2013 Dodge Challenger transmission problems

Filed Nov 10, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · IL

* 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.

Filed Sep 25, 2023 · Transmission · IN

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.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Transmission · 56,200 miles · LA

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.

Filed Oct 11, 2020 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL

Pilot bearing failure due to misalignment of transmission shafts causing vibrations in drive wheels causing possible loss of traction.

Filed Oct 30, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · NV

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.

Filed Oct 30, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 68,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 20,000 miles · MI · fire

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

Filed Apr 8, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · GA

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.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

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.

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Transmission · 23,400 miles · CA

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.