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2013 Dodge Charger repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 70 repairs.
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2013 Dodge Charger repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Charger in Georgia, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015

55200 mi

US $300
Engine sensor that monitors oil pressure & fuel economy... 
Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2015

24700 mi
The trunk kept popping open on its own. TSB 08-084-13A addressed the problem. The trunk switch was replaced. No further problems. 
Aug 2016

44700 mi
Car was running hot and smelled of coolant. Coolant was boiling. Temperature sensor was found to be bad and replaced. 
Jan 2018

68895 mi

US $31
The pad on the underside of the hood was coming loose. Three of the pins holding it to the hood were missing. I purchase 4 and installed them in less than a minute. 
Oct 2021

108000 mi
Trunk wouldn't open. Latch was defective. Latch replaced. The entire cost of the repair was covered by the extended warranty. Thump when first hitting brakes. Front left ball joint replaced. Both front tension struts replaced. The entire cost of this repair was covered by the extended warranty. 
Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2014 - May 2016
May 2016

25000 mi
"Power save mode" light would flash on info center periodically. Never had this looked into. 
Dodge Charger in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015

15300 mi
Water pump was failing. Replaced under warranty. 
Dodge Charger in Wisconsin, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2018
Aug 2015

4600 mi
Muffler clamp replaced after heard what sounded like an exhaust leak. Noise gone, but still occasionally smell fumes. 
Sep 2015

6000 mi
Lifter noise 
Nov 2015

9000 mi
Dealer tried to isolate and confirm engine noise. Transmission failure. CEL. DTC P0730. Car reset and drives, Dodge assigned Case Manager because of all the problems 
Dec 2015

11000 mi
Vehicle to be examined by FCA rep. Vehicle now falls under Lemon Law statutes. 
Jan 2016 Fuel leak from filler tube. No parts available to repair. 
Feb 2016

13000 mi

US $300
Diagnosis 
Mar 2016

15000 mi
Fuel filler Detonation problem 
May 2016

19000 mi
PCV valve replaced. Knock sensors checked and retorqued. 
Aug 2016

23000 mi
PCM Flash 
Nov 2016

29000 mi
Strong coolant smell Anti-Swaybar bushings Dash rattle 
Dec 2016

30000 mi
Water pump replaced Rattles fixed Alternator inspected, Recall S68. I had been getting an ozone smell from that baby since it was new. No parts available at the time. 
Jan 2017

30700 mi
New alternator installed. Replaced power steering hose. 
Apr 2017

34000 mi
CEL, emissions system fault, vapor pump. 
Jun 2017

35000 mi

US $25
Dealership used incorrect procedure to refill engine lube oil, resulting in oil-soaked air filter and oil in airbox and air duct. 
May 2018

51000 mi
Replaced bad front antisway bushings and links with urethane/greasable links Replaced bad Eagle UltraGrip with Eagle RSA. 
Jun 2018

52000 mi

US $426
Replaced front rotors and pads. Replaced bad calipers and rotors with BR9 brake package. Replace tension struts 
Jul 2018

53000 mi

US $50
Replace rear antisway links Retorque differential mounts Adjust parking brake 
Dodge Charger in Washington, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015

11000 mi
Heated/vent seats not operative some times. Buttons grayed out. Not able to turn on. Temp controls not responding again. The temp that was set on startup could not be changed unless system was shut off and re-started at a different temp. Replaced wire harness. Worked at dealer. Next day same problem. 
Feb 2016

15600 mi
Temp controls do not function properly. Can't change temp once the unit has been turned on. It's an intermittent problem. Dealer tested it, worked fine. Worked for 2 days after then quit functioning again. Hit and miss problem. 
Jun 2018

27000 mi

US $109
One of the paddle shifters would only work occasionally. Dealer was able to duplicate the problem and replaced the paddle shifter. The temperature controls have failed intermittently since the car was new. Have had it into two different dealers an they were not able to reproduce the problem. This time they were and replaced a sensor, an actuator and installed a software update. One of the drivers side overhead map lights would stay on any time the car was being driven. Replaced a switch This was a recall to replace the timing chain and guide. This was a recall for a possible failure of a diode in the alternator. They replaced the entire alternator. 
Dodge Charger in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

81000 mi

US $689
Leak near bottom of radiator observed as well as spiking of coolant temp. Shop diagnosed as coolant leak from cracked radiator tank, radiator replaced. 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
Sep 2014

19000 mi
System would not go to desired temperature 
Apr 2015

26800 mi
Same problem as before 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Charger in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2013 - Oct 2017
Aug 2014

23600 mi
Battery saver mode light kept coming on. Repair attempt unsuccessful. 
Jul 2017

52000 mi

US $50
Abrupt shifts in sport mode. Reflashed with latest software per TSB. 
Dodge Charger in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

18000 mi

US $350
EGR valve was not functioning and tripped CEL. Parts and labor were not covered under warranty. 
Jul 2018

27000 mi
Faulty ABS sensor on front passenger wheel replaced, had set ABS and TCS lights. 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Charger in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - May 2018
Nov 2016

24100 mi

US $130
Replace battery 
Dodge Charger in Idaho, United States
Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Dec 2013

4000 mi
Unknown. Developed tennis-ball sort of sound. Dealer diagnosed and replaced HVAC blend air door. Sound persists. 
Feb 2014

4900 mi
Parking brake mount broke. Repaired under warranty. 
Jun 2014

7000 mi
HVAC system was not responding to controls. Heat would come out of the vents when set for fresh air, AC would go on by itself. USB port lighted up but no power or connectivity through it. Unable to synch phone to bluetooth. HVAC was not responding to temp or system controls. Tech later linked this to the radio. Radio replaced later, after wrong radio was shipped and a visit wasted. Then USB malfunctioned. 
Aug 2014

7000 mi
HVAC as earlier reported linked to radio linked to USB which also had a bad cable which is being repaired Aug. 26. At least six visits to dealer for these repairs. New radio presets NOGO. USB still NOGO. Neither is dealer's outgoing phone apparently since they rarely manage to call me. They supposedly contacted Chrysler and ordered another part for USB. Dealership sold 8/31. Good luck! 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic AWD

Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2022
Jun 2013

2000 mi
Check engine light about a day after filling car. Dealer first tried replacing an emissions sensor. This repair failed to prevent the light from returning. Fixed with replacement of tank filler hose. Problem likely caused by bad seal in hose 
Dec 2015

21000 mi
Car was not switching between vent directions and heat was too warm. Dealer replaced passenger tempature actuator. 
Dodge Charger in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

5000 mi
Power pedals would move on their own Driver front door window pitted 
Dec 2013

16000 mi
Trunk switch shorted out. 
Dec 2015

66000 mi

US $86
Bad actuator motor 
Jul 2016

78800 mi

US $100
Bad power pedal switch 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Charger in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014

1250 mi
Trunk lid opened by itself several times. Contacted dealership. Dealer replaced trunklatch switch. 
Aug 2014

5000 mi
Heard noise from engine. Took to local dealer. Dealership found bad waterpump, wouldn't repair until failure occurred. Called Dodge, they authorized repair. Repair botched, switched dealership, new shop repaired again. 
Sep 2014

5000 mi
Repeated trips to local dealership, couldnt find anything. Switched dealerships. found bad right front strut, worn swaybar links, and worn tension struts. all replaced under warranty. 
May 2015

26000 mi
New driver seat cover. 

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