2013 Dodge Challenger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,796miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 4% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,796 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Saw light on dash (etc malfunction indicator light) and next memory is being at hospital. During the 60-90 seconds after I saw light witnesses watched my 2013 Challenger r/t accelerate up to high 90s and ultimately crash through fence and into house. Edr shows steering at traffic circle but no accelerator pedal input during last five seconds. Engineers say probable cause is malfunction in electronic throttle control and poorly designed brake-throttle override.”
NHTSA complaint #10855717, filed 2016-04, 5,500 miles“While driving on the highway, multiple lights began to flash across the dashboard. The odometer moved freely back and forth without giving an accurate measurement of speed. (video too large to upload)”
NHTSA complaint #11055862, filed 2017-12, 70,000 miles“About 25% of the time, while driving on a city street at 40 MPH and gradually pressing the accelerator to begin a climb up a slight hill, the engine RPM and vehicle speed will not increase, and the vehicle will continue to run at 40 MPH with accelerator position increasing from 10% to 80%. During this throttle response failure, the auto stick shift was used to downshift from 4th to 3rd gear, the evic display changed to 3rd gear but and transmission remained in 4th. After 8 seconds of throttle delay (timing may vary), the vehicle will down shift and accelerate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863978, filed 2016-05, 22,591 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle shook. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10845793, filed 2016-03, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, shifted into sport mode and engaged the power shifter switch when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 40 MPH. The contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy at the point of impact. The driver and passenger's side air bags erroneously deployed approximately two minutes after the impact. The contact sustained a neck injury and the driver of the second vehicle sustained back and neck injuries. Both parties were transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564050, filed 2014-02, 2,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
- 10216410Feb 27, 2013Passenger Compartment Odor This bulletin involves replacing all door weatherstrip seals and decklid seals on select models. The door weatherstrip seals on all models and decklid…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Challenger
104 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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