Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the oil warning light illuminated after having an oil change performed. The vehicle then stalled while exiting the freeway with several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to los angeles chrysler dodge jeep ram (2025 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) and was diagnosed that the computer failed to operate as designed due to the amplified music that was installed. The contact stated that the computer software was completed prior to the failure when the same dealer had called her an informed her about an unknown recall to update the computer software and was to schedule an appointment. The recall was completed. The vehicle was not yet repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,500.
2013 Dodge Charger engine complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated she was trying to start the vehicle with the key fob which failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence and then towed to bluff road auto sales located at 1400 bluff rd, columbia, sc 29201, (803) 451-0334, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery cable to be replaced. The vehicle had the repairs completed but continued to experience the failure. The contact stated at a later date, while parking the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the used car dealer but was not diagnosed as to the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Invalid VIN.
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?
I was driving and my car just completely shut off and went into anti theft mode. I pressed my ignition button to start it up and it wouldn't start at all. I called both dodge dealerships and they told me it might be that my key lost programming or it was my win module.
Slight 'miss' at idle all the time intermittent weak starting odd 'sometimes' problems: 1-cruise control won't come on at all 2-if cruise is on, will not decelerate car on a decline (always above speeds of 55mph intermittent at speeds 55 and below) 3-u connect problems-no bluetooth, passenger door unlock inoperative from outside passenger or driver door at handles(must push button on door panel or on fob)no power at USB or has power but not sensing accessory at USB, no audio from audio port (2013 charger not on compatible vehicles list for any u connect so why did it get installed?) 4-menu up down ^ buttons on steering wheel don't work 5-burning electrical/rubber smell inside car 5.5-air handler switching problems defrost/floor/dash (seems like defrost always on) 5.75-headlights dim/brighten while in use 5.8-power train probs intermittent(feels like it's towing something behind it as far as power to vehicle from engine) 5.85-overall shifting probs delayed or lacking in power or hard shifting both from park into gear and automatic shifting through gears most noticeable from park into any gear 5.9-while in park at idle traction control light comes on 5.95-engine hesitates causing the vehicle to 'jerk' as if brakes were applied, without warning, not at any specific time (long drive, short drive, reverse, overdrive, hot, cold, whenever) none of the above have ever caused it to throw a code, so have been undetectable by dealership. Except the u connect items which they said should be fixed by updates and weren't. (6&7-before thermostat replaced(just now)) 6-heater fan sounds like it's working but isn't and will suddenly come on full speed 7-heat will blow at good temp. Then suddenly be too hot and burn my hands on steering wheel all 'documentation' is in video.cant upload. Happened since purchased new. All recalls addressed. Mileage now 76850. Thanks.
When I first purchased the vehicle it had a tick I asked the dealership what was that they told me it was a (hemi tick) that all chargers had that sound so I drove it to around 100, 000 miles and while driving down the road it begin to make this loud noise sounding like a truck . I took it to the shop and they told me my number 3 plug or whatever it's called was misfiring took it to crown dodge and they told me that it was going to cost me 8,599 to fix this probkem that I always had. Now I took it to another dealership and they told me before looking at it what was wrong come to find out I have the same vehicle as every sheriff in our town and he has fixed everyone of their vehicles with the exact same problem this sounds like a problem that is going on with a lot of these chargers and this is just weird to me it's no coincidence that I have talked to at least 20 other people with the same car as mine with the same issue. I want to know what can I do about this problem.
48hrs after I received and oil change I was driving to victorville california from san bernardino california and as I was exiting my exit my car turned off as I was driving. Car would not start. Tried to jump it and the engine would not turn over. I towed it to the shop after some troubleshooting they said it was the engine.. It had locked up. I was quoted $2500 for repairs
Code p0303 which is cylinder three misfire, changed out coil on cylinder three bad camshaft and bad valves steering wheel stiffens up doing left turn
As I was driving down the freeway the oil cooler filter assembly cracked and drained all my coolant flood and my car heated up, had to pull over asap and had to get my car towed, from reviews I've read it looks like that part is defective in chrysler, dodge, jeep
I was driving home on the highway and the car shift into neutral while I was driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard noises coming from the engine and the battery save mode warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove home and discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000(engine). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the traction control, service awd, and brake warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the steering ability seized and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to pischke motor of la crosse (434 4th st s, la crosse, wi 54601), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. *tt
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The number 6 piston is misfiring and causing the car to jerk. The part in other 2013 chargers has been recalled , mine is having the same issue , but not on recall list. It happens when car is stationary the most , but does happen when driving too. It happens on city streets and on highways.
I brought this 2013 dodge charger with 86,000 miles used in 10/20/2016 from south chicago dodge and when I got it, the car used to jerk when accelerating and I took it back to the dealer and told them about the car problem that I had. 1st time they had fix the transmission, 2nd, time the had put a new transmission in and now 2018 its having the same problem, its just somthing with this transmission or wut ever its connected to keeps burning out or keeps damaging the transmission. I don't know but I had a lot of problems with this car
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the oil filter housing fractured and leaked oil without warning. The contact took the vehicle to maguire dodge ram of syracuse (959 hiawatha blvd w, syracuse, ny 13204, (315) 487-6211) where it was diagnosed that the entire oil filter housing system was loose. The dealer installed a new oil filter system in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,450.
Alternator
I am having difficulty with my dealership regarding the repair of t36 safety recall t36. I have contact the dealership several times regarding this repair, each time, I am told it is on order. This began in september 2017 and is on-going.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain detached, and the engine would need to be replaced or rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 32974397. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
While driving my 2013 dodge charger daytona at 60mph the vehicle just stopped working. The power just failed, I had no break or steering and just had to pray no one pulled out in front of me or I would have hit them. I have been researching this since my dealership says their is no open recall but there are literally hundreds of complaints of the same problem all over different websites. This is scary and very dangerous since people typically drive very fast in these vehicles! I could've been killed or killed someone else! Not to mention that waiting for the tow truck I couldn't even move the car or have any hazards on.
Radiator keeps going out causing vehicle to run temperature
Hello my 2013 dodge charger 3.6 while I was driving the vehicle has just shut down with no warnings and I had to get it towed to a dodge shop u waited on my vehicle for days and they said it was a blown fuse but I'm in the technology field and it seems to me that someone has access or remotely access to my vehicle now I have issues with my fuel which I'm getting 10 miles a gallon, and my vehicle is getting to a point to wear I have to pull over because it's getting overheated something is seriously wrong and I feel unsafe anytime your vehicle shuts off where you don't have control of it it's a hazard to everyone my uconnect radio ask for a anti theft code but it was before I took it to auto nation dodge it really needs to be looked at I've parked the vehicle it has 67000 miles and I just bought it in october of last year also the windows roll down by there selfs the vehicle was going about 45 MPH on city hwy and the dealership never had it smoked before they sold it to me
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 10 MPH, the contact heard a whining noise and the ABS, traction, and battery saver indicators illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle home at a slow rate of speed. While pulling into the driveway, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact parked, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw smoke. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called the dealer (larry h. Miller dodge ram havana, 2727 s havana st, denver, co 80014 (720) 907-1243) to inquire about an alternator recall because his previous dodge charger was included in a recall for the alternator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,900.
My car has cut off and turned right back on several times. I have taken it to the dealer and there are 0 issues.
The alternator diodes experienced a rapid failure resulting in a complete shutdown while driving on a city street at 50mph. Low battery indicator light came on and within 1-2 minutes lost all car functions including antilock breaking, electronic stability control, and power steering. Upon coming to a complete stop, could not put the car in park. Car eventually reset and put itself in park. Experienced a burning/melting smell. Had car battery jumped and car appeared fine. Resumed driving, but experienced a complete repeat of events within just a few minutes. Had car towed to dealership for repair. This appears to be the same problem as stated in recall p60/ the federal safety agency 14v‑634. Upon researching on the web, it is obvious that many others with the 180amp engine are experiencing the same issue; however, it is unclear as to why the recall was only for the 160amp. I can only presume that it is because there are less of the 180amp engines sold. This is an extremely dangerous situation!
Alternator suddenly failed when driving on the street. Car suddenly stopped running and started smoking while driving. Almost got in an accident while trying pull off the road. Battery replacing light came on, 30 seconds later car was making sounds, while trying to merge over, car suddenly died. Lifted hood, smoke came out. Towed car to dealership, they stated it was a failed alternator. 2013 sxt dodge charger 50,200 miles.
Vehicle had a multi-system failure while driving away from a parking lot. Engine did not stall at first. Initially the steering became hard from power steering loss, "service awd" light came on, "service power steering" light was next, followed by brake system failure. Car was still a little driveable and then it stalled as I was stopping. This vehicle is very dangerous. Vehicle would not restart even though the button start system was telling me to step on the brake and push start. Waited 3 hours for a capable tow truck (due to the awd). During the wait, the car's instrument panel would come alive, the panel gauges would swipe one time and various noises could be heard as if the car was starting but nothing was going on. This car is extremely dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 40 MPH, the battery mode warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
When accelerating, the car lunges forward instead of speeding up smoothly like other vehicles. Seems to always occur at between the 1000 and 2000 RPM range. Has happened regularly since purchasing car
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