The Lemon Index2013 Dodge Challenger.
The 2013 Dodge Challenger is about average by owner complaints: 70 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 112, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 17 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Challenger year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 179 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Challenger year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 20K to 78K miles on the car (110 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 20K–78K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 16K–82K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 17K–88K miles
Recalls 5
- airbags 2019
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- electrical 2017
The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator.
Show all 5 recalls
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- electrical 2013
The battery positive cable at the starter motor may experience an electrical short circuit to ground.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 206 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves…
- Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–4700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
This vehicle has been under recall since november and the dealer has not even fixed the problem.
2013 Dodge Challenger owner · NHTSA complaint 10715042
More owner reports
Car stalled on highway without warning, not even a check engine light. Car would not restart. Car was fixed by Dodge do to a faulty tip computer. Car again stalled after repair on 03/22/2015.
NHTSA complaint 10700995
Wonder why is it that your website 7 days after recall has nothing to view of the recall of 4459 vehicles with approx. 2500 effected, 7 fires (no injuries).
NHTSA complaint 10504344
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Dodge Challenger reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 112; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Challenger year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Challenger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (69%), engine (14%) and airbags (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Dodge Challenger get?
17 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Dodge Challenger safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Challenger problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,000 and 78,500 miles. The middle report was at 50,000 miles, from 110 complaints.
Does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Dodge Challenger cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $4700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Challenger year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2020 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works