2013 Dodge Challenger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle began to smoke and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the heater pump had a hole. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge challenger. While operating the window switch, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart and the contact mentioned that the vehicle needed to be recharged. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
- Electrical system 104 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints