2013 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

50Engine complaints

14%Of all 358 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM156 · 43.6%

ENGINE50 · 14%

POWER TRAIN46 · 12.8%

AIR BAGS40 · 11.2%

STEERING30 · 8.4%

Share of the 358 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Dodge Charger overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10846286 — filed 03/13/2016

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10766700 — filed 09/21/2015

“COMPLETED THE RECALL ON CAMPAIGN 14V634000 , FOR THE ALTERNATOR. LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LATER, DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD, GOING 35MPH, THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10762873 — filed 09/10/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Dodge Charger have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Dodge Charger: 50 of 358 complaints on file (14%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Dodge Charger have in total?

358 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 20 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.