Started about 2 years ago. When going from 3rd to 4th gear car RPM would spike high then violently shift gears. Past few months it's starting to do it from 2nd to 3rd gear also. Also sometimes will not down shift to first gear after coming to complete stop. When this happens will start off in second gear will not shift from 3rd to 4th at all and will not let you shift manually. Have to pull over put it in park and turn car off. This has fixed the problem in the past but it is extremely dangerous and dodge really needs to look into making things right.
2013 Dodge Charger: stuck in gear or won't shift
5 of the 360 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Charger describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 37 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
When driving my 2013 dodge charger se all of the lights flashed on the dash and the auto trans would not shift out of 1st gear . I ran my obd2 and it gave a trouble code of u0002 high speed can bus. It then stalled on the hwy and I about crashed the vehicle due to now power steering or brakes. It is now in the shop at 125.00 per hour and the dodge dealership has no idea what is wrong either. It will not start at all. No cranking no nothing.
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.
Lost steering and acceleration while traveling on the highway. This occurred within minutes after the vehicle entered "battery saver mode" and displayed the "battery" icon on the evic screen. This was the first and only indication of a problem, other than the radio not working that day. After pulling over, was able to restart the car, exit the highway, and pull into a service station. While attempting to park, the car would not shift out of drive into park, nor would the car shut down, until the push-button ignition switch was held down for several seconds. An electrical test revealed that the alternator had failed, and the battery tested good. Both the alternator and the battery are the original factory-installed parts.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following...
- Transmission Shift Enhancements
- Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36...
- Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire
- No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle,...
- Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
- Risk
- Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Recall number 16V240000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
- Risk
- The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Recall number 13V610000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Charger won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Charger?
5 of 360 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Charger (1%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Dodge Charger?
There are 2 recalls and 37 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Dodge Charger
Stalling 43ABS 24Fire or smoke 19Airbag light 14Check engine light 14Loss of power 12Wipers 12Jerking 10Power steering loss 10Warning lights 10No deployment 9Fuel smell 8Whining noise 8Adaptive cruise 7Won't start 7Misfire 6Seat belt 6Fuel pump 5Headlights 5
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