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
360 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Oct 16, 2021
Strong smell of gas in the inside of the cabin due to a fuel pump cracking at the top. I cannot fill up the car all the way due to the smell and gas staying in top of the fuel pump.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 13, 2021
Gas tank and fuel pumps are located under passenger seat. The primary fuel pump is located on rear passenger side. I have been getting a gas smell after fueling. I thought maybe some gas spilled or it was my fuel filler neck so I had it checked perfectly fine. So I fueled again today and smelled gas. Lifted rear seat and noticed crack on black plastic cover. Removed and a pool of gas on top of driver side fuel pump. Researched online and found several charger challenger Chrysler owners with the same exact issues. I also found where a minor accident caused the death of 4 people car went up in flames. My kids sit in this back seat and it is very very alarming. I'm surprised that there is no recall on this as of yet. It's a well known issue amongst owner just Google fuel pooling on fuel pump. Shoot there's even a manufacturer making reinforced covers so this doesn't happen. What happens is the weight from sitting in the back seat smashes on the covers and the connectors causing the plastic fuel pump to crack after a while also possibly damaging the connectors. This is a very expensive fix it not deadly. The car almost becomes not drivable. I hope this gets addressed and all owners receive compensation.
Vehicle speed control, Traction control system, Oct 5, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light illuminated, and the speed decelerated to approximately 5-15 MPH. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle would operate normally however, the failure would recur. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Seat belts, Sep 28, 2021
Drivers Seat Belt will not latch. ASME certified mechanic cannot repair it. Dangerous for drivers, Illegal in the USA to drive without a seatbelt and not covered by any Dodge/Chrysler/Mopar Warranties or recalls. The cost for the part alone is $364. Manufacturer Customer Service was not helpful. Parts are not readily available. Please help!
Steering, Jul 7, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while reversing from his driveway, the steering wheel ceased with an unknown steering wheel warning light illuminated. The contact stated he turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to park the vehicle. The contact stated he continued to experience the same failure a week later. The contact called the local dealer as well as North Star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT (7242 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216:(210) 249-7500) and the dealers were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,250.
Steering, Jul 1, 2021
Power steering failure while I was driving. Luckily this did not result in an accident. no lights or warnings just went out
Electrical system, Jul 1, 2021
THERE IS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WERE IT IS CAUSING DIFFERENT SENSORS TO GO OFF,AND ON ALSO CAUSING THE AIR /AC TO NOT WORK THEN COME BACK ON. I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO PROFESSIONALS AT CERTIFIED CAR SHOPS FOR THE PROBLEM AND HAVE SPENT ALOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM..
Service brakes, Engine, Jun 19, 2021
Engine shut off while driving on the street. My safety was at risk as cars behind me almost rear end me and just avoid me as i did not break myself . so i did not have break lights on because engine just shut off not yet made an appointment to have it check not yet , need it to be check by dealer no light no warnings at all
Suspension, Wheels, Apr 12, 2021
THE CAMBER SETTINGS ARE NOT CORRECT AND THEY ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE YOU HAVE TO BUY A REPLACEMENT CAMBER KIT TO ADJUST CAMBER TO PREVENT TIRE WEAR ON THE INSIDE THIS IS NOT NOTICEABLE TO SOMEONE JUST LOOKING AT THE TIRE WITHOUT GETTING UNDERNEATH THE CAR THIS CAUSES YOU TO REPLACE YOUR TIRES WAY BEFORE YOU NEED TO.
Power train, Mar 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY HOWEVER, AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A FAMILY MEMBER'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT REMAINED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,563. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 9, 2021
BRAKES- TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OF MY CAR ISN'T HEATED UP TO THE THIRD LINE. ENGINE- LOUD TICKING. MECHANIC SAID 1 OUT OF 12 LIFTERS IN DRIVER'S SIDE CYLINDER HAS COLLAPSED. POWER TRAIN- WHEN I ACCELERATE IN OVER DRIVE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR A COUPLE DAYS. WHEN I DIAGNOSE IT, IT SAYS TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. (OVERDRIVE FAILURE) SO I'M GUESSING I HAVE NO OVERDRIVE UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHUTS BACK OFF. (WHO KNOWS) DODGE/CHRYSTLER NEEDS TO CHECK INTO THE QUALITY OF THE CARS THEY'RE PRODUCING. I WILL NEBER BUY ANOTHER DODGE/CHRYSTLER/JEEP
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Feb 4, 2021
THE STEERING STARTED GRABBING AND SQEALING AROUND 81K MILES WHEN I TURN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BECOME VERY HARD TO CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO TURN SUCH AS AT RED LIGHTS OR IN A DRIVE THRU. NO LIGHTS OR SENSORS EVER CAME ON. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE THERE ARE SEVERAL 2013 DODGE CHARGERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE TO HAVE REPAIRED. I OPTED TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT I FEEL THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. I HAD THE GEAR RACK AND PINION AND POWER PUMP REPLACED.
Steering, Jan 14, 2021
WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR SIGNS OF FAILURE, THE POWER STEERING WILL COMPLETELY GO OUT WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. FOR YOUNGER DRIVERS THAT HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING, THIS WILL MAKE THEM CRASH. THIS IS A POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLE, SO WE MAKE LEFT TURNS AT HIGHER RATES OF SPEED THAN AVERAGE DRIVER. THIS COULD KILL A PEDESTRIAN, THE DRIVER, ANOTHER DRIVER OF A CAR THEY WOULD HIT. READING FORUMS, THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON. PLEASE GET THIS TO RECALL STATUS. WE SERVICE OUR VEHICLES FREQUENTLY AND IT GIVES NO WARNING THAT IT IS NOT WORKING, JUST STEERING FAILURE.
Engine, Nov 8, 2020
THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WENT ABOUT LIMIT AND THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT WOULD GO ON WHILE DRIVING AND I HAD TO PARK THE VEHICLE TO COOL THE ENGINE DOWN. THIS KEEPS REPEAT VERY OFTEN, I FILLED COOLANT OIL COUPLE OF TIMES WHEN I DO THAT IT WORKS FINE FOR COUPLE OF DAYS AND THEN REPEATS AGAIN. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CHECK WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE COOLANT TEMPATURE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.
Engine, Nov 4, 2020
VEHICLE DEVELOPED ROCKER ARM TICK OR 'PENTASTAR TICK' FROM THE LEFT SIDE HEAD DURING A HIGHWAY TRIP , VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND SLIGHTLY SHOOK CAR AT IDLE. THIS FAILURE AND THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE IS DUE TO FAULTY ROCKER ARMS
Steering, Oct 27, 2020, crash
WHEN TURNING LEFT, POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY, I WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE TURN AND WENT ACROSS TWO LANES OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. VEHICLE PREFORMED FINE PRIOR TO INCIDENT. THERE WERE 3 INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT.
Steering, Oct 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE STEERING CEASED WITH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO AN UNSTATED RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO MORITZ CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (9101 CAMP BOWIE W BLVD #2, FORT WORTH, TX 76116, (817) 696-2100). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,161.
Electrical system, Oct 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON OCCASIONS THE HORN AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CORWIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (1025 W SUNSHINE ST #2445, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807; (417) 862-9272) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Electrical system, Oct 17, 2020
IT WON'T START YOU HAVE TO GET A BOOST JUST PUT A NEW START ALTERNATOR AND A BATTERY THE CAR IS THERE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS ARE CRANKING UP
Electrical system, Oct 9, 2020
CENTER STACK SCREEN WHICH CONTROLS THE A/C IS UNRESPONSIVE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE HEATER IS ON FULL BLAST AND THE LANGUAGE IS CHANGED TO GERMAN WITH NO POSSIBLE WAY OF CHANGING IT. IN DROVE IT THE PREVIOUS DAY AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL.
Steering, Oct 7, 2020
WHEN LEAVING ON DRIVE TODAY STEADING WHEEL HARD TO TURN AND WAS MAKING VIBRATING NOISE HARD TO TURN LEFT TO RIGHT
Electrical system, Oct 5, 2020
WHILE DRIVING DASH STARTS BLONKING AND SEVERAL ISSUES APPEARED. STEARING, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, SERVICE KEY, ABS, AND OTHERS THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER HOWEVER SHOWING 7 DIFFERENT CODES P0133, U0101 U1110 U1120 I DON'T REMEMBER ALL OF IT. RESET COMPUTER AND DRIVE ABOUT 200 MILES AND SAME NOT SURE WHAT IS WRONG.
Engine, Oct 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER HAVING AN OIL CHANGE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOS ANGELES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2025 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007) AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED DUE TO THE AMPLIFIED MUSIC THAT WAS INSTALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE WAS COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE WHEN THE SAME DEALER HAD CALLED HER AN INFORMED HER ABOUT AN UNKNOWN RECALL TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND WAS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,500.
Power train, Oct 1, 2020
STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. WHEN GOING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR CAR RPM WOULD SPIKE HIGH THEN VIOLENTLY SHIFT GEARS. PAST FEW MONTHS IT'S STARTING TO DO IT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR ALSO. ALSO SOMETIMES WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP. WHEN THIS HAPPENS WILL START OFF IN SECOND GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT FROM 3RD TO 4TH AT ALL AND WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT MANUALLY. HAVE TO PULL OVER PUT IT IN PARK AND TURN CAR OFF. THIS HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM IN THE PAST BUT IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND DODGE REALLY NEEDS TO LOOK INTO MAKING THINGS RIGHT.
Engine, Sep 18, 2020
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING AND DEALER TOLD ME THE CODES POINTED TO ELECTRICAL WIRES ANS CENSORS BUT AFTER CHECKING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS DETECTED.THEY ADVICE ME TO REPLACE PCM AND TUNE UP WHICH IS NORMALLY DUE AROUND 100.000 MILES.