How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Dodge Charger?

NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Charger, which is 13% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Dodge Charger?

Yes. Recall 16V240000 addresses vehicle rollaway risk when parked, and recall 13V610000 covers inspection and replacement of ZF AWD 8HP45 transmissions.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 51,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Have transmission problems caused crashes on the 2013 Charger?

NHTSA records show 6 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Charger, with no fires reported.

2013 Dodge Charger Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Dodge Charger, 13% of its 360 total complaints. Two related recalls exist: one for vehicle rollaway in park (16V240000) and one for AWD transmission replacement (13V610000). Median mileage at failure was 51,000.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 48; 13% of 360
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 51,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle rolls away or continues moving after being placed in park, sometimes hitting fences, poles, or walls.
Drive shaft or output shaft fractures between the transmission and transfer case, cutting power and preventing a shift into park.
AWD system fails and displays a service warning, leaving the car in rear-wheel drive only, reported during winter driving.
Vehicle lurches or jumps forward hard right before coming to a complete stop.
Transmission sticks in first gear when accelerating from a stop, requiring the driver to shift to neutral and back to drive.

When 2013 Dodge Charger transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2013, latest Mar 4, 2024.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Mar 2024; peak Jun 2016 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Dodge Charger

NHTSA 16V240000Apr 25, 2016Transmission & Powertrain811,290 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
NHTSA 13V610000Dec 6, 2013Transmission & Powertrain4,194 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Risk: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Charger model year

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

201019 (8%)
201121 (3%)
201265 (10%)
201348 (13%)
201460 (17%)
201532 (24%)
201625 (14%)
201717 (13%)
201810 (8%)
20191 (1%)
20200 (0%)
20215 (15%)
20223 (19%)
20239 (35%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Dodge Charger?: NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Charger, which is 13% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Dodge Charger?: Yes. Recall 16V240000 addresses vehicle rollaway risk when parked, and recall 13V610000 covers inspection and replacement of ZF AWD 8HP45 transmissions.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 51,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Have transmission problems caused crashes on the 2013 Charger?: NHTSA records show 6 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Charger, with no fires reported.