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2013 Dodge Charger repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
2013 Dodge Charger repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 201555200 miUS $300 | Engine sensor that monitors oil pressure & fuel economy... | ||
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201524700 mi | The trunk kept popping open on its own. TSB 08-084-13A addressed the problem. The trunk switch was replaced. No further problems. | ||
| Aug 201644700 mi | Car was running hot and smelled of coolant. Coolant was boiling. Temperature sensor was found to be bad and replaced. | ||
| Jan 201868895 miUS $31 | The pad on the underside of the hood was coming loose. Three of the pins holding it to the hood were missing. I purchase 4 and installed them in less than a minute. | ||
| Oct 2021108000 mi | Trunk wouldn't open. Latch was defective. Latch replaced. The entire cost of the repair was covered by the extended warranty. Thump when first hitting brakes. Front left ball joint replaced. Both front tension struts replaced. The entire cost of this repair was covered by the extended warranty. | ||
| Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201625000 mi | "Power save mode" light would flash on info center periodically. Never had this looked into. | ||
| Dodge Charger in South Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201515300 mi | Water pump was failing. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Wisconsin, United States May 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 20154600 mi | Muffler clamp replaced after heard what sounded like an exhaust leak. Noise gone, but still occasionally smell fumes. | ||
| Sep 20156000 mi | Lifter noise | ||
| Nov 20159000 mi | Dealer tried to isolate and confirm engine noise. Transmission failure. CEL. DTC P0730. Car reset and drives, Dodge assigned Case Manager because of all the problems | ||
| Dec 201511000 mi | Vehicle to be examined by FCA rep. Vehicle now falls under Lemon Law statutes. | ||
| Jan 2016 | Fuel leak from filler tube. No parts available to repair. | ||
| Feb 201613000 miUS $300 | Diagnosis | ||
| Mar 201615000 mi | Fuel filler Detonation problem | ||
| May 201619000 mi | PCV valve replaced. Knock sensors checked and retorqued. | ||
| Aug 201623000 mi | PCM Flash | ||
| Nov 201629000 mi | Strong coolant smell Anti-Swaybar bushings Dash rattle | ||
| Dec 201630000 mi | Water pump replaced Rattles fixed Alternator inspected, Recall S68. I had been getting an ozone smell from that baby since it was new. No parts available at the time. | ||
| Jan 201730700 mi | New alternator installed. Replaced power steering hose. | ||
| Apr 201734000 mi | CEL, emissions system fault, vapor pump. | ||
| Jun 201735000 miUS $25 | Dealership used incorrect procedure to refill engine lube oil, resulting in oil-soaked air filter and oil in airbox and air duct. | ||
| May 201851000 mi | Replaced bad front antisway bushings and links with urethane/greasable links Replaced bad Eagle UltraGrip with Eagle RSA. | ||
| Jun 201852000 miUS $426 | Replaced front rotors and pads. Replaced bad calipers and rotors with BR9 brake package. Replace tension struts | ||
| Jul 201853000 miUS $50 | Replace rear antisway links Retorque differential mounts Adjust parking brake | ||
| Dodge Charger in Washington, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201511000 mi | Heated/vent seats not operative some times. Buttons grayed out. Not able to turn on. Temp controls not responding again. The temp that was set on startup could not be changed unless system was shut off and re-started at a different temp. Replaced wire harness. Worked at dealer. Next day same problem. | ||
| Feb 201615600 mi | Temp controls do not function properly. Can't change temp once the unit has been turned on. It's an intermittent problem. Dealer tested it, worked fine. Worked for 2 days after then quit functioning again. Hit and miss problem. | ||
| Jun 201827000 miUS $109 | One of the paddle shifters would only work occasionally. Dealer was able to duplicate the problem and replaced the paddle shifter. The temperature controls have failed intermittently since the car was new. Have had it into two different dealers an they were not able to reproduce the problem. This time they were and replaced a sensor, an actuator and installed a software update. One of the drivers side overhead map lights would stay on any time the car was being driven. Replaced a switch This was a recall to replace the timing chain and guide. This was a recall for a possible failure of a diode in the alternator. They replaced the entire alternator. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201781000 miUS $689 | Leak near bottom of radiator observed as well as spiking of coolant temp. Shop diagnosed as coolant leak from cracked radiator tank, radiator replaced. | ||
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201419000 mi | System would not go to desired temperature | ||
| Apr 201526800 mi | Same problem as before | ||
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in Tennessee, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201423600 mi | Battery saver mode light kept coming on. Repair attempt unsuccessful. | ||
| Jul 201752000 miUS $50 | Abrupt shifts in sport mode. Reflashed with latest software per TSB. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201718000 miUS $350 | EGR valve was not functioning and tripped CEL. Parts and labor were not covered under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201827000 mi | Faulty ABS sensor on front passenger wheel replaced, had set ABS and TCS lights. | ||
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - May 2018 | |||
| Nov 201624100 miUS $130 | Replace battery | ||
| Dodge Charger in Idaho, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 20134000 mi | Unknown. Developed tennis-ball sort of sound. Dealer diagnosed and replaced HVAC blend air door. Sound persists. | ||
| Feb 20144900 mi | Parking brake mount broke. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jun 20147000 mi | HVAC system was not responding to controls. Heat would come out of the vents when set for fresh air, AC would go on by itself. USB port lighted up but no power or connectivity through it. Unable to synch phone to bluetooth. HVAC was not responding to temp or system controls. Tech later linked this to the radio. Radio replaced later, after wrong radio was shipped and a visit wasted. Then USB malfunctioned. | ||
| Aug 20147000 mi | HVAC as earlier reported linked to radio linked to USB which also had a bad cable which is being repaired Aug. 26. At least six visits to dealer for these repairs. New radio presets NOGO. USB still NOGO. Neither is dealer's outgoing phone apparently since they rarely manage to call me. They supposedly contacted Chrysler and ordered another part for USB. Dealership sold 8/31. Good luck! | ||
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic AWD
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 20132000 mi | Check engine light about a day after filling car. Dealer first tried replacing an emissions sensor. This repair failed to prevent the light from returning. Fixed with replacement of tank filler hose. Problem likely caused by bad seal in hose | ||
| Dec 201521000 mi | Car was not switching between vent directions and heat was too warm. Dealer replaced passenger tempature actuator. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20135000 mi | Power pedals would move on their own Driver front door window pitted | ||
| Dec 201316000 mi | Trunk switch shorted out. | ||
| Dec 201566000 miUS $86 | Bad actuator motor | ||
| Jul 201678800 miUS $100 | Bad power pedal switch | ||
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 20141250 mi | Trunk lid opened by itself several times. Contacted dealership. Dealer replaced trunklatch switch. | ||
| Aug 20145000 mi | Heard noise from engine. Took to local dealer. Dealership found bad waterpump, wouldn't repair until failure occurred. Called Dodge, they authorized repair. Repair botched, switched dealership, new shop repaired again. | ||
| Sep 20145000 mi | Repeated trips to local dealership, couldnt find anything. Switched dealerships. found bad right front strut, worn swaybar links, and worn tension struts. all replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201526000 mi | New driver seat cover. | ||
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