2013 Dodge Charger power train problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Dodge Charger — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power train, transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in park. The vehicle has been inspected. There are warning…”
filed Mar 4, 2024
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop light, the brake pedal was released and the accelerator pedal was depressed to make a left turn however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer to be…”
filed Aug 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable…Campaign 16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fractureCampaign 13V610000 · Dec 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 Charger | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 Charger | 60 | 17% |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Charger | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Dodge Charger
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.