2013 Dodge Charger: check engine light

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · ME

Brakes- total brake failure of my car isn't heated up to the third line. Engine- loud ticking. Mechanic said 1 out of 12 lifters in driver's side cylinder has collapsed. Power train- when I accelerate in over drive my check engine light comes on for a couple days. When I diagnose it, it says torque converter failure. (overdrive failure) so I'm guessing I have no overdrive until the check engine light shuts back off. (who knows) dodge/chrystler needs to check into the quality of the cars they're producing. I will neber buy another dodge/chrystler/jeep

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Engine · IL

Check engine light blinking and dealer told me the codes pointed to electrical wires ans censors but after checking the entire system there was no problems detected.they advice me to replace PCM and tune up which is normally due around 100.000 miles.

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Engine · 10 miles · UT

Engine light came on, code was cam positioning sensor, had that replaced, dealer also told us we needed the computer re-flashed. Did that also, car ran good for about two weeks then died on freeway, took it back in they said it is the main computer, ordered that, waited two weeks for it to show up, got it installed, still wouldn't run. They dug in dealer and found that the timing chain guide shattered and the timing chain broke. Reading on line this was common in the 09 - 12 models, why isn't the 13 covered?

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · Electrical · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. When the contact purchased the vehicle, there was a recall regarding the alternator for which the contact was informed the vehicle had already been repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the engine would rev; however, the vehicle failed to start. Interstate dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (located at 701 constitution dr, west monroe, la 71292, 318‑387‑2665) diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced, the wires may need to be replaced, or the sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the repair was already deemed completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 28, 2018 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

On my way home from reno, nv I was getting onto the I-80 freeway when the check engine light came on suddenly and the car manually shifted to neutral ( in the middle of the freeway) the car began to loose power and then there was a loud bang in the rear of the vehicle. Luckily, I close to an exit and was able to safely pull off. The car rmps were very night though the car was stalled. The dealer later diagnosed the car and was told the problem was the transmission and would have to be replaced. So far I've had 6 recalls with this car and 3 repairs under warranty.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 35,000 miles · LA

At times when driving either on a city street or highway, the transmission will downshift to low gear out of nowhere. Ex: I'm driving on the interstate at high speeds and I hear that sound...like it has been thrown in 1st gear. At times have been driving 60+ MPH when this has happened. The only way to "reset" is to hurry and pull over and restart vehicle. It has happened numerous times, but sporadically, during the past couple years. The most recent incident, just a couple of weeks ago in april 2018. The service engine light does not comes on. I notice a recall for transmissions, but my VIN does not show it is needed on my model car.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) in november of 2017. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that a temporary remedy would be provided because parts were not available to complete the recall. The recall repair was previously performed one month ago and a different alternator was installed in the vehicle. While driving 45 MPH, smoke appeared from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to griffis motors, inc. In philadelphia, ms 39350, (601) 365-2228, where the contact was informed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 122,000 miles · LA

As driving up the highway my 2013 dodge charger jerked and when I looked at the dashboard there was a message that said 'service transmission shut off engine to engage park' my engine light was also on. I pulled over but my car would not go into park. I tried to pull back off to get to a safe place little did I know that my car would not pick up speed, traffics was approaching and there is was in the middle of the road trying pushing down on the gas pedal to hurry and move before the coming traffick made it to me, it was an 18 wheeler. I could have been dead today due to this issue and I'm not wondering why there is nothing being done about this problem.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · GA

Traveling on highway, cruise control turned off, ABS/traction control light came on then check engine came on and the car stalled and would not go anywhere. I am thinking a faulty alternator. Needs to be on recall for alternators.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Electrical · 14,500 miles · GA

My dodge charger hemi 5.7 road and track has less than 15,000 miles on it. We took it to dealership to have several recall repairs done. Drove car home, it sat in garage for maybe 3 days, went to start the car, evic was white and car would not start. Tried to start next day and none of the lights would even come on, totally dead. Used jumper cables on it, still will not start. Had to let the good car stay running and revving the engine off and on for almost 20 minutes, while trying to start the charger several times, the lights and evic came on but would not start. The next day, tried jumping again same as above, let good car run for about another 15-20 minutes, car started, check engine light is on. Drove charger to autozone and left running, had someone come out and put a meter on the + and - terminals and was told the alternator is bad, not charging the battery. Afraid to drive because I understand that the car could suddenly just die while driving it. That certainly would not be safe. We will be taking the car back to a dealership for the latest recall for the engine timing chain and chain guide issue. This alternator is the 180-amp alternator. With less than 15,000 miles this should not have happened. We will be letting dodge know how disappointed we are that they have not included this 5.7l engine and alternator in the recall they have done for the 6-cylinder engine, as I have researched it and have found that there have been many consumers with the same issue on their 5.7l chargers.

Filed Mar 13, 2016 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · TX

E-shift issues, indication comes on screen saying the e-shift needs service since purchase! Also, pulled up at atm and put in park, check engine light came on and listed e-shift issue, car would not go into gear. Mentioned e-shift issues with dealer since purchase and yet to be looked at or resolved. Every time I mention it, dealer employees seem puzzled and state that they've never heard of that before.

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Electrical · 28,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. Within minutes of turning off the vehicle, the engine could not be restarted, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the battery saver mode message was displayed. The contact noticed a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the battery was replaced. After the repair, the instrument panel gauges failed and the message battery saver mode was displayed. The contact detected a burning odor again and discovered flames coming from the alternator. The contact extinguished the flames. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.