2013 DODGE Challenger Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
65 complaints
The vehicle is available for inspection. The issue caused a fire under my carport and within 30 feet of a neighbor's house. The car is immobile and still at the location of the incident, it has not been reproduced or inspected. there were no warning lamps at the time of the incident. The electrical system seemed to have several issues over the past years. The passenger side tail light would burn out at least twice a year. The driver's side window would go up and down when the car was off and ran out of battery. The vehicle would allow the key fob to be locked in the car. I took it to the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause. Most recently what a mechanic thought was the starter failed twice in less than six months. Last month, I went to start the car, and it started and then turned off. I heard a pop and crackling sound, and the trunk battery was on fire.
Aug 26, 2024
Car has had intermittent electrical issues, head lights flashing, dash board losing power, car alarms in and out. Most recently it stalled while driving on a country road. Was able to restart after a while. It stalled again while driving on highway. Took car to dealership but they stated my alternater was not a part of safety recall T36, even though I was having those exact same issues.
Jun 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected, and then the vehicle lost motive power. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuse box was burned. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuse panel was burned, and that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V103000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,904.
Jan 27, 2023
NHTSA Recall Number17V-435 Suffered failure of alternator as described in recall. Purchased part and fixed myself. Filed reimbursement request, file number 83533254 for part only. Claim denied alleging vehicle not fixed at dealership.
Jul 27, 2022
I am having the same issue with the “Smart Glass” in my 2013 Challenger SXT. There is already an active recall for the 2011 Dodge Challenger
Jun 03, 2021
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STEERING
10 complaints
Last week i face a serious issue with my Dodge Challenger v6 2013 steering, while im taking a U turn (20klm /25klm) without any warning lamp or message the steering becomes hard that I couldn’t turn it and i used both hands to turn and caused my car to go on the side walk with the front right wheel. Starting from that time every time i take u turn its hard and i need two hands to turn but right turn so smooth, i went to dealership they said probably you need to change steering rack and pinion. I refused as it’s expensive and it happen by it self.
Feb 12, 2022
POWER STEERING JUST RANDOMLY GOES OUT. HAD DEALERSHIP CHECK IT OUT. THEY SAY THAT IT HAS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ON SEVERAL MOPAR VEHICLES. THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH MY PUMP, MODULE OR RACK. ALTERNATOR RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED SO WAS RULED OUT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!
Jul 18, 2020
STEERING LOCKS UP MAKING LEFT TURN INTERMITTENTLY IN MOTION. *TR
May 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN INTERMITTENT CLICKING NOISE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE STEERING DID NOT OPERATE WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADDY'S HARBOR DODGE RAM FIAT (843-945-3100, LOCATED AT 4849 U S 501, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Nov 21, 2019
POWER STEERING STARTED LEAKING AT ROUGHLY 60K MILES CAUSING STEERING ISSUES.
Oct 11, 2019
+ 5 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
9 complaints
Airbag light stays on and bells. I put in for the recall but records show even on here that its repaired but it never has. I'm afraid it may explode and metal may come out and and harm me or passenger. Why does system show repair but it hasnt been and can it be repaired? It's a part of recall.
Dec 13, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH AN AUDIBLE CHIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH TO APPROACH AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED EXTENSIVELY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISING FROM THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT, AS WELL AS HEAD, NECK, BACK, AND BODILY PAINS. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. FIVE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF WARNER ROBINS (2817 WATSON BLVD, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088, (478) 387-2017) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A FACILITY. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER AND INSURANCE COMPANY TO DETERMINE IF THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V018000 (AIR BAGS) AND 18V021000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND SOMEONE TO INVESTIGATE THE CRASH IN TWO DAYS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Mar 18, 2019
PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. RECEIVED RECALL BACK IN FEBRUARY 2018. HAVE CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO SET UP TIME TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD NOW 3 DIFFERENT TIMES PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE EVEN THOUGH LETTERS THAT I RECEIVED STATES THAT PARTS ARE IN. IT'S NOW BEEN 4 MONTHS. I JUST DO NOT THINK THEY WANT TO BOTHER WITH IT. DEALER LOCATION IS 970 E. INTERSTATE 30, ROCKWALL TEXAS 75087 (469) 698-2100
Jun 15, 2018
TAKATA RECALL
Nov 21, 2017
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
8 complaints
When I start the car, it shuts off if I pushed the button to restart it, sounds like it’s double starting itself the only way that I can make it stop is by continuously hitting the button. The only way that I can restart. The car is if I open the driver‘s door, then hit the button to completely cut off the car shut the door hit the button again then the car will start. It’s like I have to reset it. it does it often has been for years when I take it to the mechanics or dealership they tell me to bring it up there when it’s doing it. That’s the only way that they can find out what the issue is, after this happens I’ll take it to the dealership and they find nothing they request for me to bring it when is doing that, but I never know when it’s going to happen until it does, but it doesn’t happen at the dealership. I have Google this issue other challengers are having this issue but again it can never be resolved because it doesn’t happen when you take it to the dealership I believe eventually this will mess up the engine or starter below is asking for a date this incident occurred it started in 2015 when I purchased the car this will happen here or there not that often but it is continuously a problem, over the years and getting worse
Feb 20, 2025
When starting my vehicle, I would push the push start button and it will continue to turn over and over and over but not start, it will do it for a minute or more and there is not way to turn it off.
Nov 17, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE OPERATING THE WINDOW SWITCH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AND THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Jun 11, 2019
CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING IT THIS WAS 4 HOURS AFTER I PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP FOR GETTING THE TOURQUE CONVERTER FIXED. I THINK THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT CAUSED IT. I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT ONLY GOING 7-10 MPH. DALLAS PD DOESN'T COME OUT IF IT'S ON PRIVATE PROPERTY I AM STILL WAITING MY FIRE REPORT IN THE MAIL. I HAVE UNSURE CLAIM NUMBERS FROM 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE. (CHRYSTLER. NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE.)
Jan 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED UPON STARTING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Aug 31, 2015
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POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
while turning onto another street transmisson went into neutral. car would`nt accelerate, almost reared by another car. Car is at dealership now, they say it needs new transmission. only has 70,000 miles on it.
Sep 25, 2023
I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND GETTING UP TO SPEED, WHEN I MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY MY CAR LOSS POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND DOING THE TIME IT WAS HIGH TRAFFIC TIME OF DAY, AND THERE WAS A BIG TRUCK COMING UP BEHIND ME AND THE DRIVER BLEW HIS HORN AND SLAMMED HIS BRAKES TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME FROM BEHIND.I GAVE MY CAR MORE GAS AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION,WHEN I LIFTED MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE PEDAL AND PUSHED IT AGAIN THEN MY CAR ACCELERATED.IT WAS A REAL SCARY MOMENT NOT ONLY FOR ME BUT ALSO FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME.I MADE A APPOINTMENT TO BRING IT IN TO THE DODGE DEALER TO GET IT CHECKED,WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE WRITTER TOLD ME THAT IT DID THE SAME THING WITH THE TECH WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST RIDE, AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER.I ASK IF THEY ENCOUNTER THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND HE SAID THAT THEY HAD HISTORY REPORTS WHERE THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.I HAD ALSO DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND A PAGE CALLED CHALLENGER FORUM,AND THERE ARE SOME OTHER DODGE CHALLENGER OWNERS WHO IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.
Feb 18, 2021
PILOT BEARING FAILURE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF TRANSMISSION SHAFTS CAUSING VIBRATIONS IN DRIVE WHEELS CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF TRACTION.
Oct 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE FAILURE WAS ALSO PRESENT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE SEPARATE DEALERS BEFORE THE FAILURE WAS DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER SENT MASTER MECHANICS TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,400.
Jan 05, 2017
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY DIED. I FIGURED IT WAS DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR RECALL. AFTER GETTING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS WATER IN THE INTAKE AND I MUST HAVE DRIVEN THROUGH HIGH WATER. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN THROUGH HIGH WATER. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER 2013 DODGE CHALLENGERS. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. HOW CAN WATER GET INTO A MOTOR FOR NO REASON AND CAUSE IT TO DIE AS YOU ARE DRIVING? IF YOU DRIVE WHEN IT IS RAINING OR IF YOU HIT A PUDDLE ON THE BLACKTOP IT IS GOING TO CAUSE YOUR CAR TO JUST DIE? IF WASN'T RAINING WHEN IT HAPPENED TO MINE AND THERE WAS NO WATER ON THE ROAD BUT IT HAD RAINED EARLIER IN THE DAY MAYBE 4 HOURS PRIOR TO THE CAR DYING. *TR
Jan 13, 2015
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaints
At only 68,000 miles, my check engine light came on with code "P0456", which indicates that my Evaporative Emission System has a leak. These leaks lead to increased emissions and fuel loss. The solution is to replace the Emission System Integrity Monitor (ESIM). The life expectancy of this part is 150,000 miles. It should not leak at less than half its life expectancy. I contacted the local dealership and they reported that there isn't a recall on this part yet.
Apr 03, 2025
FUEL LINK AT THE REAR ON LEFT; ODOR OF FUEL CONSUMES THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE REPORTED FROM MANY CHALLENGER AND CHARGER OWNERS!!!!!!! MECHANICS STATES ITS FAULTY FUEL TANK THAT LEAKS AND/OR SEALS ON FUEL PUMPS.
Mar 08, 2020
WE HAD ONE OF OUR 2013 DODGE CHARGER PPV FAIL TO CRANK. AFTER DETERMINING THAT ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING FUEL, WE REMOVED FUEL PUMPS. WE FOUND DRIVERS SIDE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAD GOTTEN SO HOT THAT IT MELTED TOP PUMP COVER AND CREATED A FUEL LEAK. THIS CONDITION HAPPENED INSIDE FUEL TANK WHICH SEEMS LIKE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FUEL TANK FIRE. WE REPLACE BOTH FUEL PUMPS WITH NEW COVER. WE HAVE 7 OF THESE VEHICLES BUT THIS IS THE ONLY INCIDENT THAT WE ARE AWARE OF SO FAR. I DO HAVE OLD PART AND PICTURES.
Jan 24, 2019
THE CAR LEAK GAS IF I PUT MORE THAN 10.00 IN IT.. *TR
Nov 12, 2014
SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON FEBRUARY 2013, WE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR WOULD NEVER SHOW A FULL TANK OF GAS. IT WOULD STOP AT 3/4. HOWEVER, WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE ENGINE, ESPECIALLY AROUND A 1/2 OF A TANK, THE GAUGE WOULD REGISTER 1/4 TANK. ON 4/29/2013, MY SPOUSE NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THE ONBOARD COMPUTER SHOWED 68 MILES TO EMPTY AND WE NEEDED TO TRAVEL 30 MILES. AS SOON AS WE ENTERED THE FREEWAY, THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER REPLACED THE SENDING OR (ASCENDING) UNIT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 1275 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ON 1 MAY 2013 WE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND MY WIFE DROVE IT HOME, I FOLLOWED IN A CHASE VEHICLE. THAT NIGHT SHE COMPLAINED OF HEADACHES(NOT NORMAL FOR MY SPOUSE). THE NEXT MORNING, 2 MAY 2013, I OPEN THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE TO PLACE SAFETY SEATS AND WAS OVERCOME BY THE NOXIOUS FUEL FUMES. MY WIFE DECIDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO WORK AND COULD NOT MAKE IT THERE DUE TO THE FUMES GETTING WORSE. SHE PULLED OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEIR FIX WAS TO USE ODOR NEUTRALIZER WHICH NOW RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSERVICEABLE. ONE CANNOT STAND THE SMELL. MY SPOUSE FEARS THEY CARE MAY COMBUST AT THE FIRST SIGN OF AN OPEN FLAME AND IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. DEALER WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY IDEAS OF CHECKING O-RING SEALS. *TR
May 02, 2013
ENGINE
5 complaints
My car only has 70.000 mi and the engine blew up
Jul 27, 2022
THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD RECALL ON MY 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER MAKES MY CAR MIS FIRE VERY BAD
Jan 08, 2021
TIK NOISE VALVE INSIDE MOTOR SMOCK OIL AND NO POWER
Feb 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER PUMP HAD A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Oct 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. *TR
Jun 11, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
Taillights aren’t staying on. The break and signal lights work however, after driving the vehicle for a few minutes the taillights go out. I can turn the switch from auto to on but after about 5 minutes each time they are going off
Sep 11, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS LOCATED ON THE FRONT VENDER AND QUARTER PANEL HAD MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE CHANGING THE LIGHT BULBS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BULB SOCKETS HAD BURNED AND MELTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD ERRONEOUSLY INCREASE SPEED AND DECREASE SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER RANDY MARION CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 601 GAITHER RD, STATESVILLE, NC 28625 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ALSO AFTER SHIFTING TO THE PARK POSITION AND PRESSING THE STOP BUTTON THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Oct 13, 2020
TAKATA RECALL WINDOWS ON DRIVER SIDE KEEPS CLICKING MAKEING THE WINDOW GO UP AND DOWN WITH THE CAR NOT RUNNING OR THE KEYS NOT IN THE CAR WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE SHOP WHICH WAS DODGE JEEP OFF OF 10TH AND SHADELAND LAST YEAR THIS TIME AND NOW THE PROBLEM IS BACK AGAIN THEY KEPT MY CAR ALMOST THREE WEEK AND THEN I PICK THE CAR BACK UP AND THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE AND I WAS CHARGE 700.00 FOR A PROBLEM THAT IS STILL NOT FIXED AND ALSO THE DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN ALSO VERY HEAVY.
Sep 14, 2018
2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8 9000 MILES, BREAK STOP LIGHTS ALL 3 IN REAR, STOPPED WORKING DUE TO FAULTY BREAK LIGHT PEDAL SWITCH IS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS IN THE CAR NOTIFYING ME I HAD NO BREAK LIGHTS. I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST SERIOUSLY REAR ENDED BY A CAR FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER TOLD ME I HAD NO BREAK LIGHTS AND COULD NOT TELL I WAS STOPPED OR BREAKING. THIS IS A SERIOUS, DANGEROUS CONDITION AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED.
May 14, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
Driving at speeds faster then speed limit cutting people off. Must be problem with vehicle or driver [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Jun 04, 2022
TWICE WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY I WENT TO PASS A CAR AND WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MY CAR DID NOT ACCELERATES,SO I HURRIED AND GOT BACK BEHIND THE VEHICLE I WAS TRYING TO PASS, IT SCARED MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME.TODAY I WAS ON THE ON RAMP TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SPEED UP AND MY CAR DIDN'T ,THE RPM STAYED THE SAME AND NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON,IM GUESSING THAT TAKING IT TO GET CHECK WOULD NOT HELP BEING IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY WARNINGS CAME ON, AND I DON'T HAVE ANY WARRANTY AND I ONLY HAVE 57272 MILES ON CAR.
Nov 25, 2020
MY WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN ABOUT 1/4 INCH ON ITS OWN EVERY 10 SECONDS. THIS IS STARTED ON ITS OWN. I HAVE A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER RT. DUE DO THE WINDOW CONSISTENTLY GOING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN, IT CAUSES THE BATTERY TO GO DEAD MEANING I HAVE TO JUMP MY CAR TO GET IT STARTED. I HAVE CALLED THE CHRYSLER RECALL CENTER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS INDEED A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE HOWEVER, WHEN I BRING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY DON'T FIND ANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. I CALLED CHRYSLER BACK WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND TO MY SURPRISE ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE TELLS ME THEY DON'T SEE ANY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. KEEP IN MIND SOMEONE ELSE FROM THE RECALL CENTER TOLD ME DIFFERENT. PLEASE MAKE THIS RECALL OFFICIAL. MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT REPORT BUT THERE IS SURELY AN INFLUX IN THE PURCHASES OF CONTROL MODULE SWITCHES THAT SHOULD RAISE A RED FLAG
Mar 19, 2020
I HAD JUST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE MADE ONE PAYMENT WITH 2500 DOWN.WE HAD AS RAIN STORM ON JULY 31 AND I WAS IN CITY LIMITS ON THE 24TH BLOCK WHERE I ALSO RESIDE AT AND THERE WAS RUNNING WATER BUT NOT HIGHER THAN THE CURB AND MY VEHICLE STALLED ON ME AND JUST SLOWLY BEGAN TO DIE OFF...AN ADJUSTER WAS SENT TO MY HOUSE NOT CHECKING DEEP IN THE MOTOR AND NOT BEING A LISCENED MECHANIC EITHER SAID VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS..FLOOR BOARD WAS NOT WET EITHER...OCCURENCE, OF THIS INCIDENT WAS DUE TO THE INTAKE AND ITS POSITION..IN THE FRONT OF THE BUMPER FACING DOWN MESNING ANY SMALK OR LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER TRASH IS ABSORBING INTO MOTOR..NOT ONLY DID I LOSE MONEY BUT I AM UPSIDE DOWN STILL OWING A VEHICLE I DO NOT OWN AND I AM WITHOUT A VEHICLE...IM SIMPLY ASKING FOR ANY CONSIDERSTION IN HELPING ME GET ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH NO DOWN PAYMENT PLEASE...THE INCIDENT OCCURED IN ODESSA TX 79763
Sep 01, 2018
SEATS
3 complaints
BEARINGS STARTED FALLING OUT, WHICH ALLOWS THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. WITHOUT THESE BEARINGS THE SEAT WILL NO LONGER SLIDE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, WHEN AN ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FORWARD FOR NO REASON, OR WHEN I ACCELERATE THE SEAT WILL SLIDE BACKWARDS. MY MOM'S KNEES WERE DAMAGED DURING A MINOR COLLISION BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SHE IS IN HER 80'S. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND MAY THRUST SOMEONE FORWARD DURING AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AS I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND THIS WAS DURING A RIGHT TURN AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SO THERE WASN'T ENOUGH SPEED TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS.
Oct 09, 2020
PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER: SOME ROLLER BEARINGS CAME OUT OF THE SLIDING TRACKS CAUSING THE SEAT TO BE LOOSE AND NOT COMPLETELY LOCK IN PLACE, PRESENTING A SAFETY ISSUE.
Aug 02, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY OR DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SEAT BECAME LOOSE AND WOULD NOT LATCH ONTO THE FLOORBOARD TRACK PROPERLY. HOLDEN DODGE OF DOVER, DELAWARE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WOULD BE NO WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Jun 16, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND MY VEHICLE STILL ROLLS. I CONTACTED STATELINE DODGE IN KANSAS CITY, MO. THEY ADVISED IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MY YEAR AND MODEL AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX ALSO THEY ADVISED THAT EVEN WITH THE FIX IT STILL MAY ROLL. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE LISTED DATE OF OCCURRENCE IS THE LAST DATE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50000 MILES AND THIS HAS BE HAPPENING FOR ABOUT THE FIVE OR SIX YEARS NOW. I DON'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE MUCH
Nov 13, 2019
IN MY CAR MY ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM JUST CAME ON WITH THE TRACTION LIGHT AND WILL NOT GO OFF IT JUST CAME ON ITSELF AND WHEN IT RAINS IT'S LIKE I RIDE ON TOP OF THE RAIN IT BE ON THE HIGHWAY AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS..IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS SITUATION
Dec 11, 2017
MY BREAKS MAKE A VERY LOUD NOISE EVERY TIME I STOP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE MY CAR WAS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD AND I'M BEING TOLD ITS NOT COVERED THAT ITS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *TR
Nov 07, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INADVERTENTLY ROLLED DOWN AND BACK UP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. CERRITOS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (18803 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 402-5335) PLANNED TO REPAIR THE DOOR LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Feb 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BY REMOVING THE FUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (EFIRD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE LOCATED AT 1711 W LUCAS ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501; (843) 669-1881) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIPM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,131.
Aug 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Jan 02, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
* The ignition switch failed to release the key fob. I brought the car home after completing some repairs and sending the car through emissions testing to renew the plates. I made numerous attempts turning the car on and off and trying to get the key fob out of the ignition. The ignition off position would flash ACCESSORIES the same as the accessory position. I was concerned to leave the car as there maybe a short that would draw down the battery or worse ? I locked the doors and left the key fob in the ignition. * YES- available for inspection. * safety issue was is there an electrical issue that would start the car on fire ? * The diagnosis was done by my performance and high end mechanic's shop. The battery in the key bob was changed while being stuck in the ignition to see if a low powered battery was failing to send a signal. No changes. The shop did inform me later in the day that they forced the fob to the left and was able to extract it from the ignition switch. * YES, inspected and review by my trusted mechanics shop. * No signs prior to the attempted removal of the key bof at the finish of returning to my home.
Nov 10, 2025
OCT. 30,2018 WILE MAKING A 15 MPH. LEFT TURN ON TO LAS VEGAS BLVD.IN MY 2013DODGE CHALLENGER SXT. I EXPERIENCED THE CAR SHUTTING OFF AND LOSS OF ALL POWER I DECIDED TO LET THE CAR COST TO A STOP HOWEVER INSTEAD OF THE CAR STOPPING IT JULTED FORWARD AND TURNED BACK ON. WENT 300 FT. AND MADE ANOTHER LEFT TURN AGAIN THE CAR SHUT OFF .THIS TIME IT DID NOT TURN ON. NO WARRING LIGHT EVER APPEARED.NOW 2 HOURS LATTER THE CAR CRANKS BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER. SYSTEM SAYS "OK". ABSOLUTLY NO WARRING LIGHTS ARE ON.
Oct 30, 2018
WHEELS
2 complaints
Skid control not engaged but lamp is illuminated. Available for inspection. Risk of skid/lose of control of vehicle. No confirmation by dealer or service center. No inspection performed. No other symptoms prior to failure. First incident approx. 3 months ago.
Dec 06, 2022
I BOUGHT A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER RT CLASSIC NEW IN MAY OF 2013 IN NAMPA, IDAHO. THE CAR CAME WITH 245/45ZR20 GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR TIRES. LAST SUMMER, WE HAD ONE TIRE REPLACED DUE TO A NAIL IN THE SIDEWALL WITH THE SAME GOODYEAR TIRE (ALTHOUGH IT HAD A YEAR NEWER MANUFACTURED DATE CODE). THE OTHER 3 TIRES WERE STILL ORIGINAL. THE CAR IS NOW A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS OLD. THERE WERE ONLY 20K MILES ON THE CAR AND TIRES WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND STORED INSIDE. THE TIRES HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PRESSURES LESS THAN 32 POUNDS OF AIR IN THEM (DUE TO SENSORS MONITORING THE TIRES). THE WEEKEND OF 7/11/15 WE STARTED OUT ON A TRIP FROM CALDWELL, ID TO KALISPELL, MT (WE WERE TAKING THE SCENIC ROUTE ON WINDY BACK ROADS). WE GOT 50 MILES INTO OUR TRIP BEFORE WE GOT A LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING ON ONE OF THE TIRE SENSORS (THE RIGHT REAR). WE STOPPED AND HAD THE TIRES CHECKED. THEY FOUND ALL 4 TIRES AT VARIOUS STAGES HAD THE INNER SIDEWALLS COMING APART ON THE TIRES (EVEN THE NEWER ONE WITH 10K MILES ON IT). WE HAD ALL OF THE TIRES REPLACED. I HAVE THESE OLD DEFECTIVE TIRES IN MY GARAGE. I DID NOT PUT GOODYEAR TIRES BACK ON THE CAR DUE TO THEM NOT BEING AVAILABLE AT THE TIRE STORE. I HAVE WORKED ON CARS ALL MY LIFE. THESE TIRES WERE NEVER ABUSED AND THIS IS NOT NORMAL. I FEAR FOR OTHERS LIVES. IF THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OF THESE TIRES COMPLETELY BLEW OUT, THE CAR WOULD LIKELY BE UNCONTROLLABLE. I HAVE DONE SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND I AM NOT THE FIRST TO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF TIRE. I REALLY FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. WHEN TRYING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE WITH DODGE AND GOODYEAR, ALL THAT WAS OFFERED TO ME WAS A 'ROAD HAZARD' VOUCHER FOR $491 AND ONLY IF I PUT GOODYEAR TIRES BACK ON THE CAR. THEY WERE WELL AWARE I HAD ALREADY CHANGED THE TIRES AND DID NOT HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING UNSAFE GOODYEAR TIRES BACK ON MY CAR.
Nov 04, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
WINDOW STARTED ROLLING DOWN ABOUT 1/4 INCH (DRAINING BATTERY SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY) AND THEN OTHER ISSUES STARTED OCCURRING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON(WHILE STARTING THE CAR) THEN WENT OFF, (I HAD JUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF), 5 MINS LATER I TURNED IT BACK ON AND WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN AT ALL NOW. AS SOON AS THE WENT STOPPED COMPLETELY OTHER THINGS SUCH AS PERFORMANCE AND BRAKES SEEMED TO BE HESITANT.
Oct 04, 2020
IN OCTOBER 2018, I WENT TO YOUR DEALERSHIP (PLANET FORD) LOCATED IN HUMBLE TEXAS. I PURCHASE (DEBIT CARD) TWO VEHICLES OFF OF THE LOT. I PURCHASED A DODGE CHALLENGER 2019 (HEMI V8 RT), AND CHEVROLET TAHOE 2007. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DODGE CHALLENGER SINCE IT HAD LESS THAN 50,000 MILES HAD A BUMPER TO BUMPER COVERAGE STILL WITH DODGE. I STARTED HAVING MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DODGE CHALLENGER. I SPOKE WITH STEWARD (WHO SOLD ME THE EXTENDED WARRANTY) AT PLANET FORD IN HUMBLE, TEXAS AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO TEXAN DODGE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND IT WOULD REQUIRE ANOTHER ENGINE TO BE PUT INTO THE CAR. IN DECEMBER, I PICKED THE CAR UP AND HAD TO PAY $160.00 DEDUCTIBLE. I LOST TIME FROM WORK, AND ENDED UP BEING FIRED. IN DECEMBER 2018, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A THROTTLE PROBLEM. AGAIN, I HAD TO PAY $ 114.00 DEDUCTIBLE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RELEASED (AFTER A WEEK). NOW, JANUARY 2019, I HAVE AN OIL LEAK. I WENT INTO TEXAN DODGE AND SPOKE TO MRS. SHEFFIE (AFTER CALLING HER MULTIPLE TIMES), AND SHE TOLD ME THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER DEDUCTIBLE AND THAT THE CAR HAD PRIOR ISSUES WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. I TOLD HER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A NEW ENGINE THAT TEXAN DODGE (THEIR DEALERSHIP) PUT IN AND ALSO WORKED ON THE FAULTY THROTTLE IN 2018. SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE WANT SURE IF PLANET FORD (WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY) WOULD COVER THE OIL LEAK. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT A PRIOR CLAIM WAS PUT ON THE VEHICLE BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2018. NOT ONLY AM I GETTING THE RUN AROUND, BUT I KNOW THAT ACCORDING TO THE PRIOR INSURANCE CLAIM THAT WAS PUT ON THE VEHICLE THAT PLANET FORD WAS AWARE OF THE DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. I ALSO PAID 2 TIMES FOR DEDUCTIBLES AND NOW THE VEHICLE STILL HAS AN OIL LEAK. THANK YOU.
Feb 12, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AUTOMATICALLY ROLLED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Jun 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY GO DOWN AND UP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE BATTERY BOOSTER CABLES TO START THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE WINDOW FAILURE WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARLOCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF TUSCALOOSA (550 SKYLAND BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,466.
May 07, 2018
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SMART WINDOW ROLLED UP AND DOWN WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE ANDERSON CHRYSLER DODGE RAM LOCATED IN MARION, INDIANA, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO THE INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.
Apr 17, 2020
WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN FRONT BUMPER COVER AND HOOD HAS DETERIORATED ALREADY ONLY 4YEARS OLD. WTF
Jun 06, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SMART WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW ROLLED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, AND RAM DEALER LOCATED AT (2200 PINE ISLAND ROAD CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA, 33909, (239)-308-4731) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ASSEMBLY SMART MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Feb 19, 2020
DOOR SMART GLASS SELF CYCLING AND/OR BATTERY DRAIN WHEN MY 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER IS PARKED AND IGNITION KEY OFF, I AM EXPERIENCING CONDITION WHERE THE DOOR SMART GLASS FEATURE CYCLES ON ITS OWN LEADING WHICH TO BATTERY DRAIN. THIS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE PURCHASING THE. I HAVE BEEN JUMPING IT OFF AND RECHARGING THE BATTERY. THIS IS THE SECOND BATTERY THAT I HAVE PURCHASED.TO HAVE THE ISSUE REPAIRED , THE SERVICE WILL COST ME OVER $700.00 TO REPLACE BOTH DOORS LATCH/SWITCH.
Jan 06, 2018
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW OPENED AND CLOSED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM DEALER, (555 SUNRISE HWY, WEST ISLIP, NY 11795, (631) 422-0123) WHERE THE DOOR LATCH MODULE WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO GO THROUGH THE TRUNK TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,668.
Jan 21, 2020
THE WINDOW DOES NOT STOP GOING UP AND DOWN AND IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. IT WILL DO IT EVERY 30-45 SECONDS.
Feb 07, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
SAFETY POWER WINDOWS (ANTI-PINCH) STANDARD IT'S KEEPS GOING UP AND DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF
Dec 20, 2019
THE SMART GLASS WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE DOOR LATCH IN THE VEHICLE WILL MALFUNCTION AND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OFF WILL CYCLE UP AND DOWN CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO GO UP AND DOWN AND CAUSES BATTERY TO DRAIN WHILE PARKED AND DRIVING REFER TO 2011-12 DODGE CHALLENGER SMART GLASS RECALL
May 09, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
ONE OF THE SPEED SENSOR HAS STOPPED WORKING, SOMEONE ELSE I KNOW IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON THEIR DODGE CHARGER
Jun 30, 2018
SAW LIGHT ON DASH (ETC MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT) AND NEXT MEMORY IS BEING AT HOSPITAL. DURING THE 60-90 SECONDS AFTER I SAW LIGHT WITNESSES WATCHED MY 2013 CHALLENGER R/T ACCELERATE UP TO HIGH 90S AND ULTIMATELY CRASH THROUGH FENCE AND INTO HOUSE. EDR SHOWS STEERING AT TRAFFIC CIRCLE BUT NO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT DURING LAST FIVE SECONDS. ENGINEERS SAY PROBABLE CAUSE IS MALFUNCTION IN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL AND POORLY DESIGNED BRAKE-THROTTLE OVERRIDE.
Apr 15, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND UNKNOWN WARNING SENSORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, IT SEEMED AS IF IT WOULD SHUT OFF. LASTLY, WHEN SWITCHING GEARS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MIAMI LAKES AUTOMALL, 16600 NW 57TH AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33014) TO BE SERVICED FOR AN UNKNOWN ALTERNATOR RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO DIAGNOSIS WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 21, 2017
AT FIRST THE CAR WOULDN'T START SOF I HAD TO.PUMP THE BRAKES AND FORCE IT TO START UP. THEN I GET IT THE VEHICLE AND IT IS GOING NUTS THE LIGHTS ARE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT GOES FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND IT'S SAYS THE TCM IS OUT OR NEEDS SERVICE
Aug 30, 2016
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
Mar 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, SHIFTED INTO SPORT MODE AND ENGAGED THE POWER SHIFTER SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT THE POINT OF IMPACT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES AFTER THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY AND THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. BOTH PARTIES WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300.
Feb 12, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
On Saturday 1:20am 11/15/25 DRIVING 27 MILES FROM DISTANCE VEHICLE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ELECTRICALLY WITH INTERNAL LIGHTS QUICKLY POWER OUTAGES ON AND OFF INTERIOR LIGHTIN. dim headlights, or issues with electrical components. 11/15/25 A vehicle fire occurred, and preliminary investigations suggest a battery malfunction as the probable cause. The malfunction led to an uncontrolled thermal event within the battery system, rapidly escalating into a fire that engulfed the vehicle. Further analysis is underway to determine the specific nature of the battery failure and contributing factors.NO WARNING ADVISORY ON THE PRELIMINARY OCCURRENCE IT ESCALATED FROM FLASHING ON AND OFF LIGHTS AND STEREO TO A STIFF STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE COMPLETE SHUTDOWN AND RAPIDLY SMOKE COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUNK AND FIRE STARTED CONSUMING THE REAR END OF THE TRUNK AND VEHICLE. THIS WAS A VERY DEVASTATING AND OVERWHELMING TRAGEDY IT HAPPENED WITHIN 15 MINUTES TIMEFRAME AND FIREDEPARTMENT ARRIVED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES INTO THE CONCERNING FIRE IT ALSO TOOK AROUND AROUND A HOUR FOR THE FIREMAN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE FROM THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE.
Nov 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ABS light is on airbag light is on traction control won't come back on
Sep 28, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 11,000 IN SEPTEMBER OF 2019, SINCE HAVING THIS VEHICLE I HAD AND HAVE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. OCTOBER MY STERO TOUCH SCREEN STOP WORKING AND MY GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I GOT IT FIX FOR OVER 500.00 THE FOLLOWING MONTH MY KEY FOB SENSOR WENT OUT AND THIS WAS THE IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. THE VEHICLE IS A DODGE CHALLENGER SUPPOSED TO BE AN SXT ON THE CAR FAX BUT IN PERSON THE MOTOR IS NOT A SXT THIS VEHICLE HAS NO ORIGINAL PARTS OF DODGE. THE CHALLENGER HAS AFTERMARKET WIRES, HEADLIGHTS FROM ASIA, AND WIRES EVERY BY THE MOTOR WHERE OPEN WIRES SHOULD NOT SUPPOSED TO BE WITCH IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE OFF THE LOT. THE CHALLENGER AIRBAGS PLUS OTHER MECHANICAL MECHANICS ISSUES WAS REPORTED FROM BRANDON DODGE DEALERSHIP WITCH QLD WAS AWARE OF AND DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE BEFORE SELLING ME THE DODGE CHARGER EVEN MY SEATBELTS IS UNSAFE. THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2020 I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY CAR JUST SHUT OFF I HAD TO DRIVE TO AUTOZONE I GOT A NEW BATTERY THAT SAME MONTH I APPROACHED THE MANAGER OF QLD AND INFORMED HIM WITH EVERYTHING THAT'S GOING ON WITH THE VEHICLE THE MANAGER RESPONDED THAT'S A PERSONAL MATTER AND I WAS LEFT ON MY ON TO CARE OF THIS CAR THAT I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX A AND PAY FOR MONTHLY VEHICLE THAT IS NOT RELIABLE. MARCH 27, 2020 I WAS DRIVING FROM MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AND MY POWER STEERING PUMP FELL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF MY VEHICLE I LATER ON THAT DAY GOT THE CAR LIFTED AND TO FOUND OUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ZIPPED TIED AND NOT SECURED TO A BRACKET. I FEEL THAT THIS COMPANY IS JUST LOOKING FOR A DOLLAR AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF DANGEROUS UNSAFE HAZARDOUS VEHICLES THEY ARE SELLING TO CUSTOMERS WHO ARE UNAWARE OF THESE ISSUES.
Mar 30, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR LIKE NORMAL FOR THE PAST 2/12 YEARS. IT'S A 2013 CHALLENGER 5.70. MY CAR WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, BUT, THANK GOD I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR ANYONE. I RAN TESTS ON MY CAR BATTERY, IT'S GOOD. INTERESTING NOTE: I HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACE SIX MONTHS AGO ON A FACTORY RECALL. THE DODGE DEALER TOLD ME IT'S NOT THE ALTERNATOR, THOUGH REPLACED IT ANYWAY. THEY SAID IT'S THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ELECTRIC PROBLEM DUE TO A WIRE NOT COMMUNICATING TO THE BUS OR COMPUTER. (DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS I'M NOT A CAR GUY) HOWEVER, I ALSO OWN A 2006 CHRYSLER 300 THAT DID THE SAME THING TO ME ON THE FREEWAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH. COULD HAVE DIED BOTH TIMES.AT THIS POINT, I DON'T KNOW IT DODGE IS SIMPLY MAKING CHEAP PARTS OR DODGE SERVICE IS TRYING TO TURN A 2ND ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT INTO A PROFIT. I SAY THIS BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTER, THEN RECONNECT IT TO PULL FORWARD ON THE TOW TRUCK NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THE CAR DIES WHEN THEY REASSEMBLE IT. I ALSO SAY THIS BECAUSE THEY ARE TELLING ME THE PUMP IS DAMAGED YET I'V HAD WORK DONE THERE BEFORE WITH NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. I'VE HAD WORK AND REPAIRS DONE INCLUDING SMOG CHECKS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WITH NO NEGATIVE READINGS INDICATING A PROBLEM OR MISCOMMUNICATION. I SEE RECALLS ON THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR YET NONE BASED ON MY VIN. MEANWHILE BROWNING DODGE WANTS TO CHARGE ME $1800 BUCKS.
Dec 17, 2019
SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH AND THE ENGINE HAS A PRETTY DISTINCT TICK AND I HAVE READ A LOT OF 5.7 HEMI ENGINES HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM
Oct 13, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL ENGINE STALLING GIVING CODE P0369 AND P0365 CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR BANK 1. VERY DANGEROUS AS CAR WILL STALL WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT NOTICE AND COULD LEAD TO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. TOOK IT TO SHOP TWICE SAME ISSUE..
May 26, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW THE CAR HAS BEEN MISFIRING GIVING ME VARIOUS ERROR CODES WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ON THE ROADS. THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM, ACURA OF FREMONT, HAS NOT RETURNED MY CALLS. THE VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME THE P0132 AND RECENTLY P0300 ERROR CODE. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL CHRYSLER AND DODGE DEALERSHIP IN SAN LEANDRO, CA AND THEY SAID THEY CAN'T FIND AN ISSUE WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THEY SAW THE P0300 ERROR CODE AND THE CAR SHAKING IMMENSELY. I TOLD THE REPRESENTATIVE THAT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AFTER I FELT THE STRONG SHAKING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING MAKING DINGING SOUNDS AND TICKING SOUNDS. THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT TO TRY AGAIN IN THE MORNING AND THEY SAID THEY FOUND NO ISSUE ON THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR STARTS JERKING ON THE FREEWAY SLIPPING IN POWER CAUSING THE CAR TO SHAKE. AFTER RESEARCHING, THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THIS SPECIFIC YEAR AND MODEL THAT I HAVE, A CYLINDER HEAD MISFIRE THAT THEY ARE NOT ADDRESSING.
Nov 13, 2018
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AND ALSO WHEN THE GEAR WAS PUT IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT REVERSE. THE ABS, THE ANTI TRACTION AND THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE B&B AUTOMOTIVE OF FAIRLESS HILLS DEALER (215-392-6326, 394 LINCOLN HWY, FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030) AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.
Oct 30, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY FIRE WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN. MY 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER ONLY HAD 20,000 MILES ON IT, AND ALL SERVICE WAS DONE AS RECOMMENDED BY DODGE, AT A CERTIFIED SHOP. I REPORTED THE ISSUE TO DODGE, AND THEY DENIED ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECT, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY MODEL, BECAUSE OF KNOWN ISSUES REGARDING ALTERNATORS OVERHEATING, OR SHORT CIRCUITING, CAUSING THERMAL DIODE FATIGUE. THE CAR WAS CONSUMED BY FLAMES WITHIN MINUTES, AND WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED A SETTLEMENT. *BF *TR
Aug 12, 2018
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
MY SEAT BELTS IN FRONT SEAT GETS STUCK SO WE'RE UNABLE TO GET OUT WITHOUT PULLING WITH FORCE AND NOW CAN'T EVEN FASTEN SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT DOESN'T EVEN ALARM EVEN THOSE SEAT BELT ISN'T FASTENED
Jul 12, 2018
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTS AND RENDERS THE AIRBAG SYSTEM USELESS DUE TO THE MALFUNCTIONING SWITCH IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE
Apr 30, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT IS A $800+ PART. I HAVE SEARCHED AND THERE ARE MANY DODGE OWNERS WITH DIFFERENT YEARS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DODGE RELATED ISSUE.
Apr 23, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
SMART GLASS DRAINING BATTERY, TAKATA INFLATOR RECALL, TIMING CHAIN RECALL AND ALTERNATOR RECALL IN DEC 2017 MY DODGE CHALLENGER 13' RAN OUT OF BATTERY & WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THERE WERE 2 RECALLS, ONE BEING AN ALTERNATOR, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND NOT ABLE TO BE JUMPED. AFTER 1.5 MONTHS OF TALKING TO CHRYSLER FCA RECALLS ABOUT HOW TO GET THE RECALL WORK COMPLETE, MY CAR ARRIVED AT COVERT DODGE IN AUSTIN IN JAN 2018 (I PAID FOR TOW OUT OF POCKET). FROM DEC TO MAR 20TH, I WAS WITHOUT A CAR AND COVERT /FCA WOULD NOT PUT ME IN A RENTAL WHILE WAITING ON BACK ORDERED PARTS. ON MAR 20TH, THEY PUT ME IN A RENTAL VEHICLE. APR 20TH FCA CALLED TO TELL ME: 1) ALL 3 RECALLS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED 2) THE SMART GLASS WINDOW MODULE, WHICH IS ACTUALLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN, IS STILL ON BACKORDER (ETA MAY 29, BUT NOT A FIRM ETA AND THIS PART HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER SINCE JAN) BUT THE CAR CAN BE DRIVEN WITHOUT OPERABLE WINDOWS, 3) I NEED TO RETURN THE RENTAL IN 2 DAYS AND PICK UP MY CAR. I STATED THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE A CAR WITH INOPERABLE WINDOWS (GETTING PULLED OVER AND HAVING TO OPEN MY DOOR TO TALK TO THE POLICE, EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER IN TEXAS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOWS, LITTLE KIDS AND CAR SICKNESS, UNABLE TO USE DRIVE-THROUGH ANYTHING, ETC). THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT HE CAN'T COMMENT ON SAFETY, BUT THE CAR IS DRIVABLE. THE CASE MANAGER AT FCA SAID THAT SHE CAN ONLY ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS IN BULLETINS FROM FCA. THE SMART GLASS WINDOW MODULE HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR ME SINCE JAN 2018 AND NO CONFIRMED ETA. THIS PART HAS BEEN RECALLED ON 2012 AND 2011 CHALLENGER AND MULTIPLE OTHER MOPAR PART CARS. THERE IS A LONG LIST OF PEOPLE WAITING FOR THIS PART (PROBABLY 1000S), MANY DUE TO A RECALL. IN THE MEANTIME, I'M EXPECTED TO USE MY CAR WITHOUT WORKING WINDOWS - MEANING WINDOWS HAVE TO BE CLOSED AND CAN NOT OPEN.
Apr 21, 2018
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE UNEXCEPTDLY STOPPED ACCELERATING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING ME TO PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AS CARS WERE IN IIN MOTION AT A 70MPH SPEED LIMIT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TURNED THE CAR OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK ON AND THE CAR BECAME DISABLED. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED.
Apr 08, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TRYING TO GET SOMEONE TO REPLACE ALTERNATOR FOR RECALL BEEN TRYING SINCE JULY. BUT BEEN TOLD NO REPLACEMENT PARTS. BY DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 8701 CHRSLYER DODGE JEEP ABERCORN STREET SAVANNH GA 31406 . IS THERE PARTS
Jan 19, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MULTIPLE LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. THE ODOMETER MOVED FREELY BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT GIVING AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF SPEED. (VIDEO TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD)
Dec 21, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY DOOR DOESNT REALIZE ITS SHUT SO MY SMART WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN UNTIL BATTERY IS DRAINED. HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. WAS RECALLED ON 2012 MODEL. MY BRAKES OR BRAKE AREA SQUEALS WHEN IM PRESSING THE BRAKES TO STOP. I HAVE NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES, STOPS FOR ABOUT A WEEK EVEN HAVE HAD RTHEM RESURFACED. LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS IN THE CHALLENGER FORUM.
Dec 07, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON THIS DATE 7/3/17 MY HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER WERE VISITING THE LIBRARY WHEN OUR VEHICLE STALLED. THANKFULLY THEY WERE IN A SAFE LOCATION AND HAD JUST PARKED. PRIOR TO LEAVING THE HOUSE MY HUSBAND NOTICED A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE CAR STALLES THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OUR HOME. IT WAS LATER IDENTIFIED THAT THE ALTEENATOR HAS GONE OUT. IT WAS REPLACED. NOW MPVING FORWARD TO 9/6/2017 MY HUSBAND AND I RECIEVE A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM NHTSA STATING IN BOLD PRINT AND GREAT DETAIL THAT PROMPT ACTION TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE IS NEEDED. THE RECALL NOTICE ALSO GAVE DIRECTION ON HOW THE DEALER AND NHTSA MUST RECTIFY THE SITUATION IN A TIMELY MANNER. ACTION ON OUR END WAS TAKEN AND MY HUSBAND TOOK THE RISK OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER SURE THAT THE ISSUE WOULD VE RECTIFIED. NOW THE PART TO REMEDY THIS RECALL IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE AND NO ACCOMADATION ON EITHER NHTSA OR ANY DODGE DEALERAHIP HAS BEEN GIVEN TO MY FAMILY. THIS IS RISKING A VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN ON A ROAD THAT WAS STATED IN BOLD PRINT DETAILING THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE AND THE RISK OF INJURY AND CRASH. YET NOONE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFTEY OF ITS CUSTOMERS. ALL THAT IS VEING ASKED IS THAT A RENTAL VEHICLE BE ACCOMATATED UNTIL THE RECALL IS FIXED. THE RECALL STATES THE VEHICLE MUST BE REPAIRED YET HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO CONTINUE ON WITH GETTING MY CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND MY HUSBAND AND SELF TO WORK. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED AND UPSET THAT NOTHING IS VEING DOBE TO ENSURE THE SAFTEY AND LIVES OF YOUR CUSTOMERS. YOUR TAKING THE RISK OF INJURY WITH A UNSAFE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. AND WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE PROMT ATTENTION ON THIS MATTER
Sep 09, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW ROLLED UP AND DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER REPAIR FOR THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S WINDOW TO ROLL UP AND DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,776.
May 18, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY, I NOTICED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A MINUTE ISSUE. HOWEVER, MY CAR STARTED JERKING, DECLINING SPEED ,AND BECAME HESITATE TO CONTINUE MOTION AS IF THE POWER OF MY CAR WAS ABOUT TO STOP. AFTER TEN MINUTES THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR AT A REDUCING SPEED. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE SYMPTOMS CONTINUED AGAIN. AT THIS TIME I'M VERY CONCERNED THAT MY CAR NEEDS TO BE ON THE RECALL AS THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. MY LIGHT IS STILL ON AS OF 3/6/2017.
Mar 06, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
THIS CAR HAS BEEN A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE, AND THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH AND THEY REPLACED THE OIL SENDING UNIT, THEN THIS YEAR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHEN ACCELERATING WITH THE RPM GOING ABOVE 3 THE CAR WOULD LOOSE POWER. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AGAIN AND THEY DIDN'T FIX IT BUT UPDATED THE TRANSMISSION WHICH RESOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR A LITTLE WHILE. WELL TODAY THE TRANSMISSION STARTED AGAIN DOING THE SAME THING. I WILL HAVE TO TAKE THIS CAR BACK INTO THE SHOP. I'VE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW AND IT CURRENTLY HAS 60,250 MILES. I WAS ALWAYS A DODGE FAN BUT I THINK THIS CAR HAS CHANGED ME TO A DIFFERENT BRAND. *TR
Dec 13, 2016
TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT MXM4 TIRES, SIZE: P235/55/R18 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS ON THE THREADS OF ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED AND STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Jun 13, 2016
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ABOUT 25% OF THE TIME, WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT 40 MPH AND GRADUALLY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO BEGIN A CLIMB UP A SLIGHT HILL, THE ENGINE RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED WILL NOT INCREASE, AND THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AT 40 MPH WITH ACCELERATOR POSITION INCREASING FROM 10% TO 80%. DURING THIS THROTTLE RESPONSE FAILURE, THE AUTO STICK SHIFT WAS USED TO DOWNSHIFT FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR, THE EVIC DISPLAY CHANGED TO 3RD GEAR BUT AND TRANSMISSION REMAINED IN 4TH. AFTER 8 SECONDS OF THROTTLE DELAY (TIMING MAY VARY), THE VEHICLE WILL DOWN SHIFT AND ACCELERATE. THIS UNPREDICTABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE HAS A POTENTIAL OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IF THIS THROTTLE RESPONSE FAILURE OCCURS DURING A SITUATION OF PASSING OR AVOIDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DODGE DEALER ON NOV 2015 AND APR 2016, AND THEY TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE VEHICLE IS FINE. THEY COULD NOT REPEAT THE FAILURE AND TOLD ME EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. DODGE WILL NOT, OR CANNOT FIX THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS THROTTLE RESPONSE FAILURE.
May 09, 2016
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70 MILE THE CAR POWER WENT OUT ON ABS AND THEN ALL GAGES SHOWED ZERO, STEERING WENT OUT AND CAR SHUT OF COMPLETELY GOING AT 60 THEN. NO BRAKES NO STEERING ENGINE SHUTS OFF WAS SO SCARED .... CAR HAD TO COME TO A STOP ON IT OWN HAD STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY
Dec 13, 2015
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING NORMAL SPEED AT 60 WHEN I PROCEEDED TO GET OVER I PUSH THE GAS A LITTLE BIT THE CAR RPM WHEN HIGH BUT THE CAR DID NOT SPEED UP I LOOKED AT THE DASH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT SCANNED AT ADVANCE AUTO AND AUTO ZONE THEY BOTH GAVE ME THE SAME CODE OF P0741 THAT IS A TRANSMISSION CODE I DRIVE MY CAR DAILY TO WORK AND HOME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON 2 DAYS THEN GO OFF FOR ONE DAY THEN BACK ON IF U ACCELERATE THEN RELEASE THE PEDAL IT MAKE A HARD JERK FROM THE REAR END THIS IS NOT THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAD I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2013 AND THE WINDOW SWITCH WENT OUT AND 2 MONTHS AGO THE AC CONTROL WENT OUT AND NOW THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM NOT ONLY THAT MY FIANCE JEEP IS 2014 WITH 29000 MILES ON IT AND THE HEATED SEATS NOT WORKING OR THE HEAT AND DON JACKSON IN UNION CITY GA HAS HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT BEEN TRYING TO GET PARTS FOR 2 MONTHS FOR THE JEEP TO SOMEONE THAT IS PAYING 1100 A MONTH IN CAR PAYMENTS FROM DODGE I SHOULD BE TREATED RESPECTFULLY
Sep 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL SINCE NOVEMBER AND THE DEALER HAS NOT EVEN FIXED THE PROBLEM. *TR
May 06, 2015
AIR BAGS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. VEHICLE MALFUNCTION/COMPUTER SHUTDOWN. CAR COMPUTER SYSTEMS CUT OFF LEADING TO HAVING NO POWER AND NO OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. CAUSING TO BE UNSAFE ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT NOVEMBER 2014 AND THE PART IS STILL UNAVAILABLE. I VISIT THE DEALERSHIP AND THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATING THAT NO PARTS HAVE BEEN.SHIPPED TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE A FULL REFUND FOR MY DAMAGES, LOSS WAGES AND STRESS. *TR
May 06, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON... ESC, ABS,BRAKES, DASHBOARD WENT DARK NO RADIO OR NAV. POWER STEERING FAILED. WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP... VEHJICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD.. WILL NOT START AGAIN... *JS
Dec 03, 2014
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 7,000 MILES AND I'VE NOTICE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF SMALL CHIPS. I'M WONDERING IF THE WINDSHIELD IS DEFECTIVE AND WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF SOMETHING LARGER HITS THE GLASS WILL IT BREAK EASIER. I DRIVE THE SAME WAY TO WORK AND MY OTHER VEHICLE WHICH HAS 40,000 DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THIS. *TR
Jul 31, 2014
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2013 DODGE Challenger, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2013 DODGE Challenger 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2013 DODGE Challenger Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2013 DODGE Challenger dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your DODGE dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2013 DODGE Challenger have?
The 2013 DODGE Challenger currently has 176 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2013 DODGE Challenger?
The most common problems reported for the 2013 DODGE Challenger are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2013 DODGE Challenger problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2013 DODGE Challenger comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2013 DODGE Challenger?
You can report safety problems with your 2013 DODGE Challenger directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2013 DODGE Challenger VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2013 DODGE Challenger reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2013 DODGE Challenger. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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