How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Challenger, which is 9% of its 179 total complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for transmission issues on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?

No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Dodge Challenger in this data.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Challenger is 41,000 miles.

What symptoms do owners report with the 2013 Challenger transmission?

Owners describe RPM spikes without acceleration, hesitation when accelerating from a stop, sudden jolts into gear, and stalling or loss of power at speed.

How does 2013 compare to other Challenger years for this issue?

The 2013 model's 16 complaints and 9% share are lower than 2010 (36 complaints, 12%) and 2015 (29 complaints, 23%), based on this data.

2013 Dodge Challenger Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 9% of its 179 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 41,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 9% of 179
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 41,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine RPM suddenly rises while accelerating but the car does not gain speed, sometimes followed by a hard jolt into gear.
Some describe hesitation when pressing the accelerator from a stop or at a stoplight, followed by a sudden surge forward at high speed.
Several report a check engine light with transmission-related codes, including one owner who noted code P0741.
Others report the vehicle losing power or stalling at highway speed, with the car failing to reaccelerate or shift into reverse.
One owner mentioned the transmission control module (TCM) was flagged as faulty alongside erratic dashboard readings.

When 2013 Dodge Challenger transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 15, 2014, latest Nov 10, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Oct 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20080 (0%)
200927 (20%)
201036 (12%)
20118 (4%)
201217 (7%)
201316 (9%)
201412 (8%)
201529 (23%)
201616 (21%)
20175 (10%)
20188 (11%)
20197 (12%)
20203 (15%)
20213 (16%)
20221 (11%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?: NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Challenger, which is 9% of its 179 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for transmission issues on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?: No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Dodge Challenger in this data.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Challenger is 41,000 miles.
What symptoms do owners report with the 2013 Challenger transmission?: Owners describe RPM spikes without acceleration, hesitation when accelerating from a stop, sudden jolts into gear, and stalling or loss of power at speed.
How does 2013 compare to other Challenger years for this issue?: The 2013 model's 16 complaints and 9% share are lower than 2010 (36 complaints, 12%) and 2015 (29 complaints, 23%), based on this data.