2013 Dodge

Charger AWD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV

Dodge Charger: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 292
Power to weight: 0.069 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.07
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 415 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 24.6 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 3.6 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width: 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height: 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase: 120 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight: 4,253 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol: 105 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 8
Owner complaints: 357
Reported injuries: 18
Theft rate: 5.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34%
ENGINE10%
POWER TRAIN10%
AIR BAGS8%
STEERING6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 484 total.

Dodge Charger: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
EA16002opened Feb 3, 2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Vehicle rollaway, engine on

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

172 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINS2621000003 REV.A
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.
Nov 18, 2025SERVICE BRAKES108463
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
Nov 17, 2025SERVICE BRAKES108464
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
Feb 5, 2025AIR BAGS103239
AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN
Sep 20, 2023EQUIPMENT9100229
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
Aug 30, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL93120
FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
Aug 30, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL93023
Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)
and 164 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.