10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,373 miles

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2013 Dodge Charger Owner Comments

problem #10

Jun 192021

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine shut off while driving on the street. My safety was at risk as cars behind me almost rear end me and just avoid me as i did not break myself. so i did not have break lights on because engine just shut off not yet made an appointment to have it check not yet, need it to be check by dealer no light no warnings at all

- San Gabriel, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 092021

Charger

  • miles
Brakes- total brake failure of my car isn't heated up to the third line. Engine- loud ticking. Mechanic said 1 out of 12 lifters in driver's side cylinder has collapsed. Power train- when I accelerate in over drive my check engine light comes on for a couple days. When I diagnose it, it says torque converter failure. (overdrive failure) so I'm guessing I have no overdrive until the check engine light shuts back off. (who knows) Dodge/chrystler needs to check into the quality of the cars they're producing. I will neber buy another Dodge/chrystler/Jeep

- Brunswick, ME, USA

problem #8

Jul 052019

Charger

  • miles
The ABS light came on I took it to mr tire on 09/13/2019 to fix the problem and they said there machine to read the ABS lights could not read it they disconnected it can I get a bag it read it said the left rear tire was having problems they connected back couldn't read it again it said it was fine but the ABS light will not come off still on they did not charge me because they couldn't figure it out because the machine kept on saying they couldn't read it then it read it and when they tried to clear codes they couldn't so they think it is a recall problem the light is still on I took it to a autozone before I took it to mr tire but they couldn't read the sensors to and nothing came up on there's machines not reading the ABS sensors. I don't know what to do any more about this ABS like I'm scared that my brakes are going to lock on me and it will cause me to have a accident. This has been going on for about 2months know I kept taking it to different-autozone and O'reillys to get it checked and it always says nothing comes up on there end but the ABS light is still on I want to know if there is a recall on the ABS

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #7

Feb 142014

Charger 6-cyl

  • 13 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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).

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #6

Apr 032017

Charger

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving 20 mph, the ABS and vehicle traction control warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the battery saver mode indicator illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke emitting from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the alternator failed, which caused the smoke in the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle would be towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Grapevine, TX, USA

problem #5

Aug 152016

Charger

  • 48,000 miles
The ABS light came on and the stability light is on too. Got the car parked for the last two day. Not sure if my break will go out on me. We had got rain everyday in North Louisiana

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #4

Jul 212016

Charger

  • 20 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I purchased this vehicle on 6/24/2016 (Friday) Monday L called and talk with kayla regarding the breaks she told me to come on Thursday 6/30/2016 to have the breaks repaired ok there mechanic never showed up, next appointment that Saturday it was changel to July 12,2016 L went and apparently there mechanic has another job but he works here certain days so cristina says well he's off from his other job he'll be here all day so I went early wait 2 hours never showed up, so she takes the car next door to japanes auto repair 8196 garden grove blvd, garden grove ca, 92844 where they told me it would take 3 hours there was know one fixing this car for 3 hours only one gentleman spoke english but after 3 hours L was told that the breaks and rotors was replaced L ask for a copy of the invoice L was told it had to be given to cristina, so L take my time and head home it seems ok my son picks me up from the hospital on 07/21/2016 around 2pm we were on the santa monica freeway heading East car seems to start shaking so we exit and get onto labrea ave where we had to turn into on coming traffic to get into the gas station so we wouldn't be in the middle of the street, L had just had surgery, now I'm pist we had to sit to allow the motor to cool after about 45 min to an hour we had to drive with our hazzard lights on really slow to make it home once again L reached out to kca auto enterprise and nothing I'm afraid to drive this car, I'm afraid to have my family in this car passenger seatbelts doesn't stay connected, the motor shakes, the breaks constantly makes noise, and a burning smell L don't want this car I'm literally afraid to drive it fearing is it going to break down and cause an accident, there are 5 recalls that I just found out myself and the dealer never enclosed this to me L have no paperwork with any of this. I do not want this car it is not safe.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 112016

Charger

  • 58,000 miles
After car is started and you put the car into gear the brake paddle becomes rock hard and the car will not stop. There are times where under normal braking everything is ok. Under hard braking the brakes will not stop the car.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #2

Jul 152014

Charger

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Forrest City , AR, USA

problem #1

Nov 302012

Charger

  • 1,700 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the brake failed to engage when applied. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the left thumb and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 1,700.

- Fishers , IN, USA

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