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2013 Dodge Charger transmission complaints

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Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,000 miles · MI

P60 recall: yesterday, my husband was driving our 2013 dodge charger when the battery like came on. Nothing else happened then, but about 15 seconds later - - everything on the dash started flashing, the windshield wipers came on, the car started to jerk and then everything died. He managed to coast into our driveway - luckily was headed home from work and only doing 20mph. No warning - no nothing. Just all of a sudden - entire system failure. No power steering or anything. Kind of a electrical smell in the car. At first, we thought that maybe the battery was loose or something or bad ground. Checked that. Tried jumping - terminals started smoking. Did a search and found out that our VIN is showing an unrepaired p60 recall. Called the dealership this morning - now being told that it may be the p60 recall, but we can't know until we get it to the dealership - who - coincidentally has no appointments available for a week, does not provide loaner cars (or free rental), and may or may not cover the towing. I then contacted dodge and was told that it could be the recall, but they do not provide rentals or loaners. What? So - - they know that this is an issue in 1/2 a million vehicles, but they accept no responsibility for it other than to switch the part out? Very poor customer service on dodge's part and I will be pursuing this further, once we have confirmed that the part number on the alternator is the correct part number for the recall. I am not waiting to get it up there for them to mysteriously lose the part or even better - pretend that it isn't the right part number. I am feeling very untrusting of dodge right now!

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the power train warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v610000 (power train). The vehicle was serviced at corvet chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram (8107 research blvd, austin, tx 78758, (512) 730-3300), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed May 8, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 119,006 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · GA

The car has no get up and go! There are millions complaints about this! Driving the car will go in d1 by itself! Car runs rough at times and good at times ... I took the car to dodge several times ABS they keep saying nothing is wrong

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Transmission · 140 miles · NC

I just bought this car had it for 8 months and the transmission went out there is a recall on the 2013 dodge charger but not my VIN number I would like with somebody to look into this thank you

Filed Dec 30, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · IN

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

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · OK

I was driving my 2013 dodge charger on the highway doing 75 MPH when the rear differential locked up. The vehicle just passed 100,000 miles.

Filed Sep 28, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 13 miles · TN

My car still moves after placing dodge charger se VIN: [xxx] into park along with emergency parking brake then turning off motor. The car still moves on it's own, sometimes even after sitting over night. I start to open one of my doors and the car starts moving on it's own. All of this is done while being parked on "even surfaces", such as my driveway at home (stationary with motor off. Please help me someone. It's been doing this since I bought it off the showroom floor brand new. I am the first owner of this vehicle. Thank you. [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 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 Jan 15, 2018 · Transmission · AL

I've check with jim burke dodge several times regarding the recall on the transmission for my 2013 dodge charger. As of today january 15, 2018 nothing has been done. I'm being told their isn't a fix at this time.

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 2,000 miles · AZ

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the dealer (anderson toyota, 6510 showplace ave, lake havasu city, az 86404, (928) 764-2886) failed to mention that there were five manufacturer recalls on the vehicle before the vehicle was sold. The dealer (anderson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3920 az-95, lake havasu city, az 86404, (928) 764-5153) was unable to determine when the manufacturer would be able to provide the remedy and repair parts for the recalls. In addition, when using the car jack, it was structurally unable to hold the weight of the vehicle and would collapse to the ground without warning. The manufacturer recalls were for the air bags, power train, and electrical system (alternator assembly). The manufacturer provided case number: 32367806 and indicated that they would follow-up with the contact. The contact was informed that there was currently no repair solution; however, the manufacturer presented the option of a buy back. The contact was waiting an extended period of time to determine recourse. The federal safety agency campaign numbers were unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 26,700 miles · AZ

I purchased my 2013 dodge charger from anderson toyota of lake havasu city, arizona as a certified pre-owned vehicle last year. I have since come to discover that the vehicle has 5 active safety recalls, none of which were addressed or fixed prior to the dealership selling me the car. Several of the recalls have been in place for years, but I was never informed that I was being sold a vehicle known to be unsafe. I am now paying on a financed vehicle that cannot be driven out of town, due to known defects that were in place at the time of purchase.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Transmission · 67,540 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler (located at 23820 creekside rd, valencia, ca 91355) where it was diagnosed that the PCM was not communicating with the scanner. The dealer also informed the contact that they needed more time to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would contact the service adviser department. The approximate failure mileage was 67,540.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While stationary, the vehicle became stuck in the drive position and would not switch gears when prompted. The contact stated that the vehicle would not turn off and continued to run. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Ron carter chrysler, dodge, jeep of houston texas was made aware of the failure, but stated that the service department was closed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Transmission · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The dealer indicated that they serviced the vehicle with the manufacturer remedy, but the contact noticed that the solution failed and was uncertain if the manufacturer would provide a remedy. Also, the gear selector failed to shift from park into reverse. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 7, 2017 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · PA

2013 dodge charger sxt (awd) recently experienced strange "popping" noise when shifting from park into reverse, or drive into reverse. Also, there was a strange noise/"thud" while driving whenever the "eco" mode would engage. After the noise got increasingly worse I took the vehicle to the dealership for service. The dealership discovered that the left rear axle nut was very loose. Once the nut was torqued, the problem was resolved. Unknown cause. Vehicle is in good condition, with no accidents, and just under 30,000 miles.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While stationary, the vehicle rolled back without warning. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 71,000 miles · CA

I was on the freeway when my cars lights started flashing and would get on battery saver mode and was hard trying to steer on to emergency lane until it completely shut off on me. Luckily I was half way on the slow lane and safe lane. It would not turn on and it started smoking when I tried getting out I was completely locked in and could not turn on the car to place it on park or open the doors. I had to get out through the window that I already had down. I then had to call my boyfriend to pick up the car in a trailer. When I was out the car I noticed red/pinkish water coming out of the car.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 4,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 1 MPH and parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall and pinned a caregiver. The air bags did not deploy. It was difficult to shift gears, which prolonged the injury. The fire department was notified, but a police report was not filed. The caregiver sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The body damage was repaired. The manufacturer not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. When the dealer tried to replace the part, the transmission control module crashed and the engine stalled. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Transmission · 37,184 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, it independently rolled backwards and crashed into a cement pole. The failure recurred three times. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, the body damage was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,184.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · 29,950 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that after shifting into the park position and exiting the vehicle, it independently rolled away and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was knocked down by the door of the vehicle and sustained bruising that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The failure mileage was 29,950. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Transmission · CA

I put the car in reverse when trying to make a legal u-turn, when trying to put the car into reverse, I step on the gas only to realize the shifter popped back into neutral or park. When making a u-turn there is no oncoming traffic. By the time I'm able to complete the u-turn and place the gear into reverse there is oncoming traffic. I've been behind some big trucks that decide they want to back up. With a normal shifter you can quickly place the car into reverse. With this shifter I feel I'm going to get hit. This popping out of reverse has happened multiple times. This is a very dangerous shifter. I like the car although I've had to take it to the dealership for many repairs and it's only 3 years old. This car I feel may get me in an accident or kill me by not being able to shift quickly enough. I didn't know what to do until I got your website. Please check into this. Someone is going to get hurt when you can't put the car into reverse because it pops out. Thank you

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 113,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle jerked before accelerating. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The failure mileage was 113,000.

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 Feb 9, 2016 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · CT · crash

Twice I pulled in my driveway and thought I put the car in park and went to gather my things before shutting the car off and instead of being in park the car continued forward. The first time it scraped my side fence and the second until it hit my chain link gate- bending the posts and taking the fence gate off the posts. The fence gate them proceeded to fall on top of the hood of the car. Because I was gathering my items off the seat I didn't notice the car moving until I heard the crunching sound.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 58,000 miles · NC

The cooling system radiator water pump heater core is giving problems in a lot of theses cars the mechanic at the dealership says he sees it all the time the radiator in mine is coming apart at the seems and a police friend of mine says they have lost 3 due to the same problem then running hot and blowing up

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 52,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate and all the warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the air conditioning blew out hot air only and the vehicle started shaking until it stalled. The vehicle was jumpstarted. While driving to the independent mechanic, the failure recurred and failed to restart. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available.

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