What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Dodge Challenger?

EPA figures for the 2013 Dodge Challenger reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Challenger. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2013 Dodge Challenger?

Owners have filed 251 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2013 Dodge Challenger?

NHTSA gave the 2013 Dodge Challenger (2013 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Dodge · 2013

2013 Dodge Challenger

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2013 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD.

5/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Midgrade	16	25	19	477
3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Regular	18	27	21	426
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	15	23	18	495

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 13V103000

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine. The battery positive cable at the starter motor may experience an electrical short circuit to ground.

Campaign 14V634000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Campaign 17V435000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Campaign 18V021000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Island

Campaign 19V018000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

251 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 17 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 104 Engine 27 Air Bags 19

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.