2013 Dodge Challenger  RealSafeCars73Safety Rating

#50 of 2013 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#97 of all 2013 vehicles


Pictured: 2020 Dodge Challenger
The Challenger, part of Dodge's lineup since 2008, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. The Challenger has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2017. The Dodge Challenger has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Dodge offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2013 Dodge Challenger is below average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2013 Dodge Challenger has a score of 73, implying a 0.051% chance of driver death (4.6% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2013 Dodge Challenger has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.051% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.8274%, meaning the average driver has a 0.051% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.8274% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2013 Dodge Challenger is 9% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2013 Dodge Challenger is 1% more likely to result in a fatal accident.


And it is less safe than many comparable cars.

9056Chevrolet ImpalaNissan MaximaMazda CX-9Dodge ChallengerToyota AvalonHonda CrosstourChrysler 300Dodge ChargerBuick RegalC. Town and CountryFord TaurusFord MustangComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2013 Dodge Challenger with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 56 to 90. The 2013 Dodge Challenger is safer than the 2013 Chevrolet Impala and the 2013 Nissan Maxima and less safe than the 2013 Honda Crosstour, the 2013 Ford Mustang, the 2013 Ford Taurus, the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, the 2013 Buick Regal, the 2013 Dodge Charger, and the 2013 Chrysler 300. It is about as safe as the 2013 Mazda CX-9 and the 2013 Toyota Avalon.

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