2013 Dodge Charger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 7%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Dodge Charger, 7% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Dodge Charger 2013, is having problems shifting gears. I put in another transmission and it still experiencing the same problems. Gearshift also sticks, while I'm in motion....”
NHTSA complaint #11218403, filed 2019-06, 150,000 miles“The vehicle's cruise control was engaged and was set to 67 MPH on an open, rural straight highway. A single tap and release of the + cruise button was initiated. Instead of incrementing the speed up by 1 MPH the accelerator remained engaged and the car quickly accelerated uncontrollably to 90+ MPH. A hard press on the brakes was required to get the car to disengage the accelerator. Quite shocked by what just happened I informed the passenger that was with me of the event that just took place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885583, filed 2016-07, 16,000 miles“At times when driving either on a city street or highway, the transmission will downshift to low gear out of nowhere. Ex: I'm driving on the interstate at high speeds and I hear that sound...like it has been thrown in 1st gear. At times have been driving 60+ MPH when this has happened. The only way to reset is to hurry and pull over and restart vehicle. It has happened numerous times, but sporadically, during the past couple years. The most recent incident, just a couple of weeks ago in april 2018. The service engine light does not comes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11093880, filed 2018-05, 35,000 miles“Having multiple problems with my Charger which only has 7300 miles on it. Like others have mentioned, when at a complete stop, the car will jump forward. Feels like transmission shifting late. Then when driving and getting up to speed, the rpms will jump up but the car does not speed up. The last time the rpms increased, I quickly took my foot off the gas pedal, and the rpms continued to rise to 5k. Both issues happen sporadically. Have taken to dealer 2x. First time they had for 2 days, reprogrammed the transmission and said they fixed it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596520, filed 2014-06, 7,330 miles“I was on the freeway when my cars lights started flashing and would get on battery saver mode and was hard trying to steer on to emergency lane until it completely shut off on me. Luckily I was half way on the slow lane and safe lane. It would not turn on and it started smoking when I tried getting out I was completely locked in and could not turn on the car to place it on park or open the doors. I had to get out through the window that I already had down. I then had to call my boyfriend to pick up the car in a trailer. When I was out the car I noticed red/pinkish water coming out of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10915122, filed 2016-10, 71,000 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…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 23 | 7% |
| 2013 | 24 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Charger
167 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsSteering
30 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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