2013 Dodge Challenger engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Dodge Challenger — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“* 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…”
filed Nov 10, 2025
“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…”
filed Feb 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 Challenger | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 Challenger | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 Challenger | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 Challenger | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 Challenger | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% |
| 2014 Challenger | 36 | 25% |
| 2012 Challenger | 25 | 10% |
| 2011 Challenger | 23 | 12% |
| 2010 Challenger | 75 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Dodge Challenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.