2013 Dodge Charger
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 359
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
47% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 359 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1,294 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 359 |
| 2014 | 343 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
47% · 170 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and fuses and circuit breakers.
Show complaint excerpts
Power train, transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-04
Also filed under Power train and air bags
I noticed that my lights were dimming as I am driving regularly so. While wating on the new alternator to come in so that I can be get this problem fixed since April 2017. The alternator drained my battery.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-04
A few weeks ago I was traveling on unfamiliar curvy roads. It had recently rained. I fishtailed going through the curve, and my breaks locked up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and service brakes
Engine
14% · 50 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the contact activated the remote starting system. The vehicle then accelerated and crashed into a pole. There were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-24
Also filed under Power train
Power train
13% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing gear position indication (prndl) and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Air bags
11% · 40 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I have been involved in two separate crashes with this vehicle. The first at 46 MPH, with significant front end damage. The second, after the car was repaired was at 75 MPH. During the first crash, no airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-28
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving 65 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Steering
9% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2013Complaint volume 359 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-03-31Power train13V610000 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.…
Remedy: 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…
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2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 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...
Remedy: 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.
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2015-08-25Air bags, seat belts15V467000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014.
Remedy: 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.
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2016-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2016-06-24 Vehicle rollaway, engine on
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2016-03-21Structure16V043000 FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016.
Remedy: 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.
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2016-06-24Power train16V240000 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,...
Remedy: 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.
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2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 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,...
Remedy: 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.
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2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 170 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 48 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V610000 · Power train
- Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V467000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 16V043000 · Structure
- Recall 16V240000 · Power train
- Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2013 Dodge Charger reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Dodge Charger is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Charger?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Charger have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.