2013 Dodge Challenger Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -18 City / 23 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
305 -470
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Elliott G
The Dodge Challenger 2013
The only issue with this car is the Alternator has died within 1 yr or so besides that car handles good and from. The car does spend a good amount of gas even with ECO mode on. Hopefully newer models come with better light brightness instead of that yellowish tint. Battery is located in the back which is a good idea. Keeps its clean.
accountCircle Sandra C
A great and reliable overall car.
I have no problems, it spacious, comfortable and very reliable. It has great performance and stops on a dime. Trunk is super big. This car is a beauty and is made for a woman or a man. I purchased the vehicle used and everything is still in perfect condition. The stock tires are great, the body is great.
accountCircle Kenya L
My vehicle is all white with the cutest black strip.
My vehicle is the best in my opinion. Do not really have any issues with it. The only thing that bothers me is the key fob when the battery goes out. This can be annoying to use your manual key however it's fairly easy to replace the battery and go back to normal as usual. You will need to reprogram your fob though.
accountCircle Shelley H
Driver comfort and convenience at it is finest.
The red leather interior bucket seats are very comfortable and with all the added features of seat warmers, telescoping steering column, satellite radio, paddle shifters, and electronic controls in the steering wheel make this vehicle the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven. The only flaw is there are serious blind spots.
accountCircle Charlotte A
Fast, stylish fun and roomy.
I have had no problems so far with my car. I love the way it handles and how much interior space there is. I would definitely buy a newer model of my car in the future. I would want one that is fully loaded though since I have the base model. Best car so far that I have had.
accountCircle Nayya G
It is good on gas. It does exactly what I need.
My car is amazing and fascinating. It does everything I need it to do. I am happy to have my car. It performs exactly the way I need it to. It runs good on gas. It gets me to where I need to go. I have everything I want and need I am not completely happy with my car but it is good.
accountCircle Katie S
I love my dodge challenger.
Shifts somewhat different, takes a little getting used to. Comfortable seats, fairly decent gas mileage, it is a 2 door so definitely not little kid friendly, but has a huge trunk and surprisingly the back seat is bigger than it looks. It is easy to park, fun to drive and I love it.
accountCircle Richard H
A surprisingly good road car
My Dodge Challenger is a reliable vehicle that has power, good gas economy, and looks good? I would recommend it to others.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kathy W
Good car for the age and mileage.
The exhaust system has had to be replaced. The brakes have been replaced twice. Although it rides well, it is not as comfortable as other vehicles I have had. The interior has held up pretty well. I might buy another or I might look for a car with better mileage and newer.
accountCircle Tanesha H
Looks great, but I wish that I would have gotten a v8.
The lighting is too low. When driving it is extremely hard to see outside /back windows. Dangerous for driving. Horrible sound system. The back seat is far too small for anyone to put their feet on the floor all back seat passengers must turn sideways. I have to get rid of car because no space for car seat.
accountCircle Trinity T
Car the music goes up in volume so you have to worry jamming to your playlist.
The chair is very comfortable it reclines back but it only has two seats and not much room in the back the stereo could have more bass to it but it does go up in volumes really like how it gives you full alert when you need to fill up your car with tires on the dashboard because you would never know and they give you the direction on where the tire is.
accountCircle Junius C
Some highlights have to how fast it can go
It loud and really hard to take care of buts its worth all the money. I receive a lot of praise and attention.
accountCircle Samantha R
Runs great and is always dependable.
It does alright for the most part, it does the job. However, I do wish it was faster and it would run better in the winter with the snow. I also wish it had more trunk space and leg room. The vehicle run great though, I can really rely on it whenever I need it.
accountCircle Edgar R
A quick dodge challenger review.
It is a good car if the environment allows it to be good. It has not had many problems just yet, except for the fact the door will freeze on you during certain weather conditions, making it somewhat unreliable. In the warmer times, it is pretty cool driving around in, as long as I am being safe and smart about how to operate the vehicle the way it is supposed to be operated.
accountCircle Kay M
It is not a very good car, like I said fuel mileage sucks.
It is not very good fuel mileage but it runs very well, haven't had any issues other than having to refuel every 10-20 miles. But other than that it is very spacious and very comfortable, I like the navigation features and GPS and on screen displays that it has. I wouldn't recommend it but I could say it is an okay car.
accountCircle Brian R
Dodge challenger 2013 v6 engine.
The seats are very comfortable but it's hard to see behind you because of the blind spots. The body is too wide to be able to see through your side mirrors. The performance is excellent it's fast and a smooth ride. It's not a modern car. The car has problems with its tire pressure sensors.

Dodge Challenger Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SXT
305 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT Plus
305 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Rallye Redline
305 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T
372 HP 18-19 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T Plus
372 HP 18-19 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T Classic
372 HP 18-19 MPG 5 Seats
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SRT8 Core
470 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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SRT8
470 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Dodge Challenger Owner Reviews

4.62
128 Reviews
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5 stars 69%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Saida H on June 21, 2021
No problem with vehicle but many features.
My vehicle is very comfortable, really no issues at all. Reliability is great, I can always count on my vehicle to start and never have any problems. My vehicle has many features for the year that it is, it has more features than other vehicles being the same year.
accountCircle Brian R on April 18, 2021
Dodge challenger 2013 v6 engine.
The seats are very comfortable but it's hard to see behind you because of the blind spots. The body is too wide to be able to see through your side mirrors. The performance is excellent it's fast and a smooth ride. It's not a modern car. The car has problems with its tire pressure sensors.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sham B.

Interior is big, so comfy, since I am a big guy, this was a big plus for me. I like how I am able to control my stereo from the steering wheel too. The sporty look is nice, it has that old school nostalgia behind it.

likeFilled Jason M.

It's been reliable and has only needed regular maintenance due to natural wear and tear. It's a smooth ride and gets decent mpg. It feels good to drive and I feel safe in it. The features provided are exactly what I need for my commute.

likeFilled Roy W.

The 2013 challenger is a good-looking vehicle, it is easy to see, both inside and out. It has adjustable seats and mirrors etc, making it easy to adjust to your own level of comfort. It handles exceptionally due to it is shape, size and height, all of it is measurements and dimensions are great for a safe and comfortable ride. It also has far fewer blind spots than any other sport model car I have personally driven.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sham B.

Back seats are not that comfortable. I am a big guy and have to slide the driver seat all the way back. It does not give any leg space in the back, also it's very hard to see the nose of the car making it difficult to drive something.

dislikeFilled Jason M.

Its low to the ground so higher speed bumps and irregularities in the road tend to scrap the bottom. The back seat is a little cramped and uncomfortable to ride in for extended periods of time. Luckily I don't have children.

dislikeFilled Roy W.

The cons of the 2013 challenger are few. You might want a slightly larger gas tank. If you plan on having more than a driver and a single passenger, leg room might be an issue in the back seats. And you might have to hunch your head down to see traffic lights if you are the first in line at them.

Ranks #4 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2013 Dodge Challenger has an average owner rating of 4.62 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata
4.77
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2013 Scion FR-S
4.75
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2013 Subaru BRZ
4.74
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2013 Dodge Challenger
4.62

Ranks #5 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Dodge Challenger has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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2013 Scion FR-S
34 MPG
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2013 Subaru BRZ
34 MPG
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2013 Dodge Challenger
27 MPG

Is The 2013 Dodge Challenger A Good Car?

Yes no problems so far. Really like the color scheme of red and black on the exterior and interior. Would recommend to anyone else.
Kyle W.
Yes I love my car. It is very comfortable and I think it is a very strong car. So far I didn't have any issue with my car.
Moha K.
Yes it is reliable and a great everyday car. It’s stylish and is a lot better on gas than expected. Definitely would buy another one.
Allison M.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Dodge Challenger?

Yes very reliable. No problems yet only have about 60000 miles on it so far. Would recommend to anyone that likes sports cars.
Kyle W.
I do not have any problem with car. So far no issue and I am glad with my purchase. It is very reliable car.
Moha K.
It is very reliable and dependable, as long as the car is maintained properly you will have very minimal problems just remember to maintain the car
Steve S.

Is The 2013 Dodge Challenger A Good Value?

It cost me about 20000 pre owned. Yea it is pretty good value if you like sports cars. I have always wanted one so I traded in my mustang to get it.
Kyle W.
My car was $22000. I believe I got a good price because it was full option. The Mileage was very low as well.
Moha K.
I paid around 30,000 for mine when I bought it 2 years ago it is definitely worth the money and one of the best cars I ever bought
Jennifer M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2013 Dodge Challenger power steering reservoir location?

Answer: The 2013 Dodge Challenger power steering reservoir is situated behind the passenger side wheel well.To change the power steering fluid You will need to first locate the container, which will be under the hood...

What's the 2013 Dodge Challenger oil pressure sensor location?

Answer: The oil pressure sensor in a 2013 Dodge Challenger is located below the lower Internet manifold. This can be a complicated job to replace, You will have to take the upper and lower intakes off of the engine....

What's the 2013 Dodge Challenger fuel pump relay location?

Answer: The fuel pump relay in a 2013 Dodge Challenger can be found in the fuse panel that is located in the trunk of the vehicle. If You are having problems getting Your fuel pump to turn on when You put the vehicle...

2013 Dodge Challenger: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Dodge Challenger oil type and capacity iS5w-20 and 6 quarts. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't change it, there will be problems...
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Safety & Reliability

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