2013 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 360 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 25 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 18 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
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.
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.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
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, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
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 affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
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.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Apr 25, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Campaign 16V240000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureJan 28, 2016
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
Campaign 16V043000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.
Campaign 15V467000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
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 fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionDec 6, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Campaign 13V610000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
41 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, Oct 31, 2015, crash
MY WIFE WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT HIT A CAR HEAD ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NO DEPLOYED
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIMEFRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 4, 2015, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Sep 2, 2015
YESTERDAY EVENING, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON MY VEHICLE CAME ON. ALTHOUGH THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR MY VEHICLE STATES THAT AN AIRBAG LIGHT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED IMMEDIATELY, THIS MORNING I WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A SERVICE APPOINTMENT DESPITE MY HAVING CONTACTED TWO LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIPS. WHEN I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AT BOTH DEALERSHIPS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS ON MY VEHICLE MAY NOT BE WORKING. HOWEVER, NEITHER DEALERSHIP WOULD GIVE ME A A SERVICE APPOINTMENT UNTIL NEXT WEEK. WHEN I CALLED FIAT CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER DEPARTMENT, I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH ITS AIRBAGS. IT WAS ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE REPRESENTATIVE WITH WHOM I SPOKE THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE AIRBAGS ON MY VEHICLE MAY NOT BE WORKING. IN SPITE OF THIS, AND IN SPITE OF THE RECALL, FIAT CHRYSLER TOLD ME THAT IT IS UNABLE TO GET ME A SERVICE APPOINTMENT TODAY TO HAVE THE RECALL AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ISSUES ADDRESSED. FURTHERMORE, I WAS TOLD THAT IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL, I MIGHT HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM ADDRESSED IF IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. ALTHOUGH I ASKED TO BE GIVEN A RENTAL CAR TODAY TO DRIVE UNTIL MY VEHICLE CAN BE SEEN AT A DEALERSHIP, FIAT CHRYSLER WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE ME TO RECEIVE A RENTAL CAR FREE OF CHARGE, AND INSTEAD TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO RENT A CAR USING MY OWN MONEY AND SEEK REIMBURSEMENT. FIAT CHRYSLER HAS TOLD ME THAT MY COMPLAINT HAS BEEN "ESCALATED" AND THAT I WOULD RECEIVED A RETURN CALL FROM FIAT CHRYSLER "AS SOON AS POSSIBLE," DESPITE WHICH I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RETURN PHONE CALL. I NOW HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LUCAS DODGE IN MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY, BUT FOR TODAY I AM BEING FORCED TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE EITHER DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS OR NO WORKING AIRBAGS AT ALL.
Air bags, Aug 5, 2015
SENSOR LIGHT FOR AIRBAG ILLUMINATED WHEN RETURNING FROM OUT OF TOWN TRIP YESTERDAY 04-AUG-15. I FIRST SEARCHED FOR RECALLS AND FOUND AN ARTICLE THAT 2 DAYS AGO THERE WAS A RECALL ON SELECT VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES LISTED INCLUDED DODGE CHARGERS 2011-2014. I CALLED TO CONFIRM WITH DEALERSHIP WHETHER OR NOT MY PARTICULAR VIN WAS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT. THIS WORRIES ME DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SENSOR AND IF THE AIR BAG HAPPENS TO DEPLOY WHILE I AM DRIVING. I COULD HURT MYSELF, MY FAMILY OR OTHER DRIVERS. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CHECK INTO THIS SINCE THE RECALL IS SO RECENT AND ON THE WEBSITE FOR THE RECALL IT STATES THAT IT MAY NOT INCLUDE RECENT RECALLS. THE LAST UPDATE I SAW LISTED WAS MID JUN THIS YEAR. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER...
Air bags, Jul 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN COIL RELATED TO THE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Air bags, May 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,500.
Air bags, May 22, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, BACK, AND LEG INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Air bags, May 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Air bags, Apr 20, 2015, crash
MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT YESTERDAY AFTER ANOTHER DRIVER CROSSED THE CENTER LINE. THE OTHER DRIVERS AIRBAGS IN HIS 2014 CHEVY VOLT DEPLOYED. BUT, THE AIRBAGS IN MY WIFE'S 2013 DODGE CHARGER DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Aug 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 25, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND TWO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,914. UPDATED 02/02/15*LJ UPDATED 6/8/2015 *JS
Air bags, Jul 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Air bags, Jun 27, 2014
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I REFERRED TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, WHICH STATED TO SEEK SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD OH THERE'S A RECALL, WE NEED TO MAKE YOU AN APPOINTMENT. I TOOK MY CAR IN ON THE SCHEDULED DAY, BUT THE NEXT DAY I WAS TOLD THAT ITS A WIRING ISSUE AND THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. THE FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRED SO YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. I DISAGREE SINCE THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A FACTORY DEFECT. NO PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION SINCE THIS SAME ISSUE IS KNOWN WITH THE 2012 MODELS. WHAT DOES IT TAKE BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED ON THESE DODGE CHARGERS. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS CONCERNED MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TRUNK OPENED WITHOUT MANUAL FORCE AS THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TRUNK MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE LOWER SEAT HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700.