Sell your 2013 Dodge Challenger for cash

The 2013 Dodge Challenger is a midsize car that came with a choice of 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.4L 8-cyl engines. At 13 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2013 Dodge Challenger at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy14–18 city / 23–27 highway / 17–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$4,850 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂426–523 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4–5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4–5 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,874 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating4,950–5,300 lb
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Challenger SRT8, Challenger
Age13 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 13 years old, most of a 2013 Challenger's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2013 Challenger weighed 3,874 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2013 Challenger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 49,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2013 Dodge Challenger recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2013 Dodge Challenger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V018000Park outside / do not drive

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.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsJan 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V021000Park outside / do not drive

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…

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Electrical SystemJul 2017 · NHTSA 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…

Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Electrical SystemOct 2014 · NHTSA 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…

Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemMar 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V103000Park outside / do not drive

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.

Risk: A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Common 2013 Challenger problems

Owners have filed 179 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. 6 reports involved a crash and 10 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 7 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System102
  • Engine27
  • Air Bags18
  • Power Train16
  • Steering15
  • Unknown or Other11

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System49,000 mi
  • Engine49,000 mi
  • Air Bags60,000 mi
  • Power Train47,000 mi
  • Steering68,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other67,000 mi

2013 Dodge Challenger crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Dodge Challenger.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
2 Dr, RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11.1%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2013 Dodge Challenger service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 206 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2013 Dodge Challenger. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System24
  • Engine and Engine Cooling22
  • Equipment20
  • Power Train18
  • Structure17
  • Electrical System13

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · 31-001-25 REV. B

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders,

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · 31-001-25 REV. A

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders,

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · 31-001-25

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders,

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2024 · 31-001-24

    "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders,

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2013 Dodge Challenger.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

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Selling a 2013 Challenger: questions

How much is a 2013 Dodge Challenger worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2013 Challenger that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2013 Challengers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2013 Challenger with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2013 Dodge Challenger; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2013 Challenger?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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