2013 Dodge Challenger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 9% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At first the car wouldn't start sof I had to.pump the brakes and force it to start up. Then I get it the vehicle and it is going nuts the lights are check engine light. It goes from full to empty and it's says the TCM is out or needs service”
NHTSA complaint #10899670, filed 2016-08, 35,000 miles“Oct. 30,2018 wile making a 15 MPH. Left turn on to las vegas blvd.in my 2013dodge Challenger sxt. I experienced the car shutting off and loss of all power I decided to let the car cost to a stop however instead of the car stopping it julted forward and turned back on. Went 300 ft. And made another left turn again the car shut off .this time it did not turn on. No warring light ever appeared.now 2 hours latter the car cranks but will not turn over. System says ok . Absolutly no warring lights are on.”
NHTSA complaint #11144130, filed 2018-10, 180,000 miles“I was entering the freeway and getting up to speed, when I merge onto the freeway my car loss power and would not accelerate and doing the time it was high traffic time of day, and there was a big truck coming up behind me and the driver blew his horn and slammed his brakes to keep from hitting me from behind.I gave my car more gas and there was no acceleration,when I lifted my foot completely off the pedal and pushed it again then my car accelerated.it was a real scary moment not only for me but also for my daughter who was in the car with me.I made a appointment to bring it in to the Dodge…”
NHTSA complaint #11396837, filed 2021-02, 56,200 miles“This car has been a complete nightmare, and the worst car I have ever owned. When I first bought it was taken to the shop within the first month and they replaced the oil sending unit, then this year when driving at highway speed and when accelerating with the RPM going above 3 the car would loose power. I took it to the shop again and they didn't fix it but updated the transmission which resolved the problem for a little while. Well today the transmission started again doing the same thing. I will have to take this car back into the shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10934943, filed 2016-12, 60,250 miles“I was driving down the road at 50 miles per hour when my car suddenly died. I figured it was due to the alternator recall. After getting the car to the dealership they are saying there is water in the intake and I must have driven through high water. This car has never been through high water. I have read online that this has happened to other 2013 Dodge challengers. This seems to be an ongoing issue. It could have caused a major accident. How can water get into a motor for no reason and cause it to die as you are driving? …”
NHTSA complaint #10672185, filed 2015-01, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220843Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10190590Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10221897Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
- 10180287Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
- 10223834Sep 17, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 7 | 12% |
| 2018 | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 16 | 21% |
| 2015 | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 | 12 | 8% |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 36 | 12% |
| 2009 | 27 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Challenger
104 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology