2013 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 34 engine complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 19% of all complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 48,150. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 34
- 19% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 48,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report unexpected acceleration or surging after shifting into sport mode or engaging the power shifter, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Several owners describe the engine stalling at low speeds around 25-35 mph, occasionally with no warning lights, and the vehicle failing to restart.
- Some complaints describe smoke and loss of acceleration traced to a heater pump failure, with one case involving fire.
- Owners report dimming or blacking out instrument panel lights along with the vehicle failing to power off at times.
- One complaint describes intermittent clicking noise from the front of the vehicle following a stalling incident, though it was not diagnosed.
When 2013 Dodge Challenger engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 11, 2013, latest Apr 1, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Challenger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have?
- NHTSA lists 34 engine complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, which is 19% of the 179 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Challenger engine?
- No related recalls are listed for this engine complaint area in the data provided.
- At what mileage do 2013 Challenger engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 48,150 miles, though individual reports range from lower to higher mileage.
- Are engine complaints worse in 2013 than other Challenger years?
- The 2013 Challenger's engine complaints make up 19% of its total complaints, higher than 2011 (14%) and 2012 (12%), but lower than 2010 (37%) and 2014 (28%).
- Did the engine issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this component and year shows 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries reported.