2013 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 14%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Dodge Charger, 14% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“48hrs after I received and oil change I was driving to victorville california from san bernardino california and as I was exiting my exit my car turned off as I was driving. Car would not start. Tried to jump it and the engine would not turn over. I towed it to the shop after some troubleshooting they said it was the engine.. It had locked up. I was quoted $2500 for repairs”
NHTSA complaint #11299431, filed 2020-01, 125,000 miles“I was driving and my car just completely shut off and went into anti theft mode. I pressed my ignition button to start it up and it wouldn't start at all. I called both Dodge dealerships and they told me it might be that my key lost programming or it was my win module.”
NHTSA complaint #11322725, filed 2020-04, 120,795 miles“The coolant temperature went about limit and the coolant temperature light would go on while driving and I had to park the vehicle to cool the engine down. This keeps repeat very often, I filled coolant oil couple of times when I do that it works fine for couple of days and then repeats again. Took the vehicle to the dealer to check what the problem is with the coolant tempature and they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11373665, filed 2020-11, 78,905 miles“When I first purchased the vehicle it had a tick I asked the dealership what was that they told me it was a (hemi tick) that all chargers had that sound so I drove it to around 100, 000 miles and while driving down the road it begin to make this loud noise sounding like a truck . I took it to the shop and they told me my number 3 plug or whatever it's called was misfiring took it to crown Dodge and they told me that it was going to cost me 8,599 to fix this probkem that I always had. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301616, filed 2020-01, 100,000 miles“I have two vehicles of the same year. The same thing happened to both vehicles. From a stop to increase speed, transmission sticks in first gear. I have since learned to either stop and start again or place in neutral and then back to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10651341, filed 2014-10, 325 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 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…
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10175712Apr 9, 2020Emissions Recall UB4 Evaporative Emissions Canister
- 10162466May 3, 2019Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair. If replacing due to missing Spring Loaded Check Valve, a…
- 10144868Mar 31, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10148573Jan 7, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10141224Jul 15, 2014P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10056046Jun 6, 2014On some model vehicles and jeeps, (my 2013-2014)malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is set regarding engine oil pressure sensor circuit.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 | 10 | 8% |
| 2018 | 11 | 9% |
| 2017 | 18 | 14% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 24 | 18% |
| 2014 | 61 | 18% |
| 2013 | 50 | 14% |
| 2012 | 94 | 15% |
| 2011 | 77 | 11% |
| 2010 | 48 | 21% |
| 2009 | 32 | 18% |
| 2008 | 89 | 15% |
| 2007 | 82 | 15% |
| 2006 | 388 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Charger
167 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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