P0513 — Incorrect immobiliser key

Code P0513 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Incorrect immobiliser key.

In our record, P0513 is reported most often on Chevrolet, Jeep and Dodge vehicles , against electrical and engine failure patterns , across 2007–2014 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0513 across 5 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0513 5 patterns

2014 Jeep Cherokee

electrical — Body Control Module (BCM) Failure & Immobilizer Lockout

2012 Dodge Avenger

engine — Engine stalling at speed

2010 Chevrolet Impala

electrical — Engine power loss and reduced-engine-power message during driving

2009 Chevrolet Equinox

powertrain — StabiliTrak/traction control system with engine power loss

2007 Chrysler 300

electrical — Engine Stall / Power Loss While Driving

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