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Service bulletins for the 2013 Dodge Challenger

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

206 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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09-002-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire
08-086-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following. ? When changing the language on the radio, the navigation may still display English. ? Help prevent navigation lockup. ? Ghost image of the vehicle?s brand logo on the display screen. ? Digital photos loaded onto the hard drive intermittently get lost. ? CD/DVD will not play (RHB only). ? Navigation accept screen will not clear (RHB only). ? Navigation shows ?acquiring signal? for an extended period of time (RHB only). ? New navigation graphics (RHB only). ? Sirius audio pop on power up. ? HFM audio pop on power up. ? HFM Mode resume with no information. ? Trip planner does not save a route after is was created (RHB only). ? Route guidance does not activate after the vehicle shuts down (RHB only). ? Longitude entry does not allow enough digits (RHB only).
09-002-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire
18-034-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit
21-014-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Transmission Shift Enhancements: This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. The following Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration improvements are available for vehicles equipped with WA580 Automatic Transmission (Sales Code DGJ).3.6L Grand Cherokee/Durango Transmission shifting does not meet customers expectation while towing a loaded trailer in high ambients (>32°C/90°F). Poor performance and/or poor powertrain response when trying to accelerate from speeds >58 kph (36 mph) - All Markets. Poor performance and/or poor powertrain response when trying to accelerate from speeds >48 kph (30 mph) - Japan/Taiwan/China vehicles only. Transmission shifts inconsistently (gear hunting) when driving up/down steep hills or when towing a trailer.6.4L Grand Cherokee. Poor acceleration or performance above 113 kph (70 mph).Transmission shifting while accelerating from a stop does not meet customers expectation. Harsh shifting during acceleration with moderate accelerator pedal and then lifting off the accelerator pedal. Cannot accelerate up a steep incline or with a loaded trailer in reverse.3.6L Wrangler Transmission shifting does not meet customers expectation while towing a loaded trailer in high ambients (>32°C/90°F). Poor performance and/or poor powertrain response when trying to accelerate from speeds >48 kph (30 mph) - Japan/Taiwan/China vehicles only. Rubicon Only.2.8L Wrangler Transmission shifts inconsistently (gear hunting) when driving up/down steep hills or when towing a trailer. Delayed Drive to Reverse shift engagement when the transfer case is in Low Range (4LO) Transmission shifting while accelerating from a stop does not meet customers expectation. Poor vehicle performance in Drive Poor vehicle performance in Auto Stick Mode. Rubicon Only.3.6L Challenger Transmission shifting does not meet customers expectation while towing a loaded trailer in high ambients (>32°C/90°F).
90025032018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio resulting in the radio running in Emergency IFS mode. This error condition can occur due to interrupting the software update, background radio operations interfering with the reflash process, etc. The radio will reboot, but with limited functionality (examples may include but are not limited to: NAV, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth, or AUX jack are inop, no available space shown on HDD, etc.). The radio can still be properly updated by simply reinserting the software update disc and performing the reflash procedure again. To assist in the verification that the radio is running Emergency IFS perform the following:~ 1. Power on radio~2. Press MENU H/K~3. Press System Setup S/K~4. Press Manage HDD S/K~5. Press Display Available Space on HDD S/K~6. When running Emergency IFS, all items under Used, Available, and Capacity report as dashes~ Issue 2: If you are having troubles connecting a phone or a MP3 player, try removing the battery on the device and then going through the pairing/connection procedure again. If you cannot remove the battery on the device, perform a reboot. Each manufacturer has a different series of buttons to hold down to perform a reboot. If the problem still persists, try the device on another like vehicle with the same radio. If you are having the same connection issues on another like vehicle, the device may be faulty or it may not be compatible with the RHR radio. Go to www.chrysler.com/hostb/crossbrand/owners/en and click on ?Bluetooth Phone Compatibility Test Results? link for a list of phones that are compatible. For MP3 players and media storage devices, only .wma, .aac, .mp3, .sacd, .jpeg & .jpg files are supported. Remove all other file types and reevaluate the concern. ~ Issue 3: If upgrading a vehicle from a low line radio that has factory installed UConnect
23-011-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Passenger Compartment Odor This bulletin involves replacing all door weatherstrip seals and decklid seals on select models. The door weatherstrip seals on all models and decklid weatherstrip seals on 300's and Chargers have been contaminated during part processing and it will create an odor in the passenger compartment.
18-007-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. MIL Illumination P0300 and/or Engine Runs Rough With Factory Fill Fuel This bulletin involves filling the fuel tank with an additional 5 gallons of fuel, driving vehicle, then completing several start/stop cycles. The vehicles involved in this bulletin may contain factory fill fuel that exceeds allowable Driveability Index (DI) levels. NOTE: A Service Porter will be able to complete all necessary repair procedure steps with the exception of Step 7. Only in situations where Step 7 is necessary, should vehicle be dispatched to a Service Technician to clear DTCs. The MIL lamp may be illuminated and upon further investigation the Technician may find DTC P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire has been set active or stored. The Technician may also notice the engine running rough on initial startup (with or without the MIL illuminated).
09-001-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
08-024-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RHW RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Navigation voice prompt is now announced near maneuvers such as exit ramps. Radio freeze when playing large number of .M4A or .WMA files,and recovers with ignition cycle. Battery signal strength display is not displayed into the radio screen (with iPhone 5). Traffic Announcement and Voice Recognition share the same volume control. Traffic Announcement volume drops after phone calls. Mismatch in the ?Distance to next turn? between the radio and EVIC displays. German translations are incorrect. Radio reset when copying certain .MP3 files from USB flash drive to the radio. Radio stations info is not correct into the right side of the radio display (radio menu). Radio mute issue in tuner mode. Preset loss during/after AF Switching. Erratic alternate frequency switching. Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement. Enhancements to the loss of preset condition. Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone 4 dial not possible after second call. Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of Interest (POI) Search enhancements. Devices button wrongly labeled as DVD using the remote DVD player. iPod, track selection enhancements.
08-027-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RHR Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Enhancements to the loss of preset condition. Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements.
08-010-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner.
08-004-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RET REL Radio Display Frozen This bulletin involves replacing the radio. A customer may experience, no response from or inoperative radio display.
08-046-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: SRT Manual Transmission, Adding Launch Control Feature This bulletin involves updating the Anit-lock Brake System (ABS) module and Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Also sending the cluster to the exchange center for updating. The customer may note that the launch control feature is missing. Updating the modules will add this feature to the vehicle.
08-043-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: SRT Auto Transmission, Adding Launch Control Feature This bulletin involves updating the Anit-lock Brake System (ABS) module, Cluster and Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), if required. The customer may note that the launch control feature is missing.
90029002018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. Part Description: Switch-Padedle Down Audio LT. Switch-Paddle Up Audio RT. Issue Description: When traveling over bumpy roads, a high pitched ringing/bell sound may come from the left or right paddle switch's in the steering wheel. If this noise is heard, replace both Left and Right Paddle switch.
08-033-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Two Or More Speakers Will Mute When Playing Certain Media Sources This bulletin involves reprogramming the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience two or more speakers muting when playing certain media sources, which have frequencies of less then 20 Hz. The speakers will stay muted until the ignition key is cycled. On further inspection the technician will find speaker performance DTC's. B1460-92Channel 1 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1465-92Channel 2 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146A-92Channel 3 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146F-92Channel 4 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1474-92Channel 5 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1479-92Channel 6 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B147E-92Channel 7 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1483-92Channel 8 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14B9-92Channel 9 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14BE-92Channel 10 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C3-92Channel 11 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C8-92Channel 12 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B221F-00Amplifier Internal.
23-011-13 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Passenger Compartment Odor This bulletin involves replacing all door weatherstrip seals and decklid seals on select models. The door weatherstrip seals on all models and decklid weatherstrip seals on 300's and Chargers have been contaminated during part processing and it will create an odor in the passenger compartment.
18-007-13 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. MIL Illumination P0300 and/or Engine Runs Rough With Factory Fill Fuel This bulletin involves filling the fuel tank with an additional 5 gallons of fuel, driving vehicle, then completing several start/stop cycles. The vehicles involved in this bulletin may contain factory fill fuel that exceeds allowable Driveability Index (DI) levels. The MIL lamp may be illuminated and upon further investigation the Technician may find DTC P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire has been set active or stored. The Technician may also notice the engine running rough on initial startup (with or without the MIL illuminated).
08-053-122018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching (International only). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement (International only). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements.
07-004-12 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Attention! Release Of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) Chrysler Corporation LLC. has released a new engine coolant for the 2013 model year vehicles and beyond, for all engine applications except the ones listed in the note above. This new coolant is an Organic Additive Technology (OAT) (Fig. 1). OAT coolants have a service interval of 10 years or 150,000 miles. For heavy duty truck and extreme duty cycle applications refer to the Service Information or Owner's Manual for proper maintenance schedules.
18-088-16 REV. A2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or a less than desired powertrain response when operating their vehicles in high ambient temperatures. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set: · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak (Sales Code ERB).** · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module - (BCM) (VF, LD, LX vehicles only). · P0606 - Internal Control Processor.
18-088-16 REV. A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or a less than desired powertrain response when operating their vehicles in high ambient temperatures. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set: · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak (Sales Code ERB).** · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module - (BCM) (VF, LD, LX vehicles only). · P0606 - Internal Control Processor.
90025192018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
23-011-13 REV. A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Passenger Compartment Odor This bulletin involves replacing all door weatherstrip seals and decklid seals on select models. The door weatherstrip seals on all models and decklid weatherstrip seals on 300's and Chargers have been contaminated during part processing and it will create an odor in the passenger compartment.

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