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2013 Dodge Charger — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2018 to Dec 2018
The most reported issue is electrical system problems (119 complaints). 25 complaints involved crashes. 20 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (8)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V018000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V435000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V021000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V240000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V467000
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
Risk: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V043000
Component: STRUCTURE
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.
Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V610000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk: 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'.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V634000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 357)
Power Train →3 issues
After stopping at a red light and pressing the accelerator to make a left turn, your vehicle wouldn't respond or move forward. A dealer inspection found that the output shaft in your transmission had failed, requiring replacement of both the transmission and transfer case. This happened at about 124,000 miles, and while there's a related recall for this issue, your vehicle's VIN wasn't included.
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Your car's shifter module, which was replaced under a recall in 2016, started automatically shifting into sport mode without warning starting in November 2022. When you took it to the dealership for replacement, they couldn't find a new Mopar shifter module because Chrysler stopped manufacturing them, so they installed a used one instead—which is also shifting into lower gears automatically and unexpectedly. You're concerned this creates a safety hazard for you and others on the road. The dealership may need to contact Chrysler for alternative repair solutions or parts availability options, as aftermarket replacements aren't currently available for this specific module.
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When you shift your car from Park to Drive or from Drive to Reverse while parked, you hear clicking and thumping noises coming from the transmission area. This happens consistently in both directions. A mechanic will likely need to inspect the transmission mount, shifter linkage, or internal transmission components to identify the source of the noise.
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Steering →2 issues
Your car's steering suddenly became very hard to turn while you were driving, making it difficult to control the vehicle and forcing you to pull over safely. The steering appeared to lock up completely. A mechanic diagnosed that your power steering pump needs to be replaced to restore normal steering function.
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Your steering wheel feels stiff and requires more effort than normal to turn. This could make driving more tiring and may affect your ability to maneuver safely. A mechanic will need to inspect your steering system, which may involve checking the power steering fluid, pump, or related components.
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Engine →2 issues
Your engine developed a ticking sound while driving, and you noticed the car bucking, surging, hesitating, losing power, and misfiring. Your dealer found that internal components—specifically the rocker arms, lifters, and camshaft—had worn prematurely and the engine failed completely at 125,000 miles. The entire engine needed to be replaced to fix the problem.
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Your engine is making an abnormal tapping sound that your mechanic traced to faulty lifters, which are also causing excessive wear on the camshaft. No warning lights appeared on your dashboard, and the dealer confirmed there's no recall coverage for this issue. Fixing this problem will likely require replacing the valve lifters and potentially resurfacing or replacing the camshaft.
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Air Bags →2 issues
Your car's airbag warning light is staying on, which means the airbag system may not work properly in a crash. You should have this diagnosed and repaired by a dealer right away, as faulty airbags are a serious safety issue. The repair will likely involve a diagnostic scan to identify which part of the airbag system is failing, followed by replacement of the faulty component.
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You took your car to the dealership for a recall repair on the airbag inflator. The dealership told you the inflator was badly damaged and wanted to charge you $1,100 for replacement, even though the recall should be covered at no cost. You refused the charge and picked up your car. The fix would involve replacing the airbag inflator assembly as part of the manufacturer's recall.
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Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes →1 issue
Your ABS (anti-lock brake) system has stopped working properly, causing all three warning lights—ABS, traction control, and brake—to come on at the same time. Your wheel has locked up completely, preventing your car from moving, and your brake pedal has lost pressure. The dealership indicates the ABS module replacement part has been on back order for an extended period. This will likely require replacing the ABS module and possibly inspecting the brake system for pressure loss.
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Power Train,electrical System,air Bags →1 issue
Your car's transmission output shaft may be fractured, which could cause a sudden loss of power while driving and increase crash risk. Additionally, your vehicle may roll away even when the transmission is in park if you don't engage the parking brake before exiting. Warning lights have appeared on your dashboard. This issue requires inspection and repair of the transmission output shaft and potentially the transmission assembly itself.
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Steering,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your steering system intermittently stops working, causing it to lock up while the car is in gear with no warning beforehand. When this happens, multiple warning lights appear (including ABS), and your car becomes immobilized. You've also experienced delayed engine starts and a power steering system failure message. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the electrical system and power steering components, possibly including the steering control module or power steering pump.
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Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your 2013 Dodge Charger R/T is having trouble starting, especially after sitting in heat, and it sometimes cranks but won't turn over. You're also experiencing random stalling when coming to a stop, with the problem getting worse in hot weather or after extended driving. While your VIN isn't covered by the V62 fuel pump relay recall, the symptoms match that issue. A mechanic will need to diagnose whether the fuel pump relay in your TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) or related fuel system components are faulty.
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Unknown Or Other,service Brakes →1 issue
Your anti-lock brake system and stability control module has stopped working, and your dealer says replacement parts have been unavailable for over a year. This means your car won't have anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control, which help prevent skidding and loss of control in emergency braking. Getting this fixed will require replacing the failed control module once parts become available.
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Unknown Or Other,engine,back Over Prevention →1 issue
Your car's 'Vehicle Not in Park' warning appears on the dashboard even though you've shifted into Park, and the engine won't turn off when you try — it may run for several hours before shutting down on its own. This is a safety concern because the vehicle isn't responding properly to your commands to secure it. The issue likely involves the transmission control module or parking brake sensor, which may need to be diagnosed and repaired or replaced.
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Engine And Engine Cooling,fuel System, Gasoline →1 issue
Your car arrived at a mechanic's shop smoking heavily with a strong fuel smell. The mechanic found fuel leaking from the fuel tank, exhaust pipe, and muffler, with holes in both the fuel tank and heat shield. Fuel was pooling on the ground underneath the vehicle. The fuel tank, muffler, exhaust pipe, and heat shield will need to be replaced to fix these leaks and prevent further damage.
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Air Bags,service Brakes,engine →1 issue
Your 2013 Dodge Charger has been identified with a recall affecting 11 parts across the airbags, service brakes, and engine systems. You should contact your Dodge dealer as soon as possible to schedule service and have these recalled components inspected and repaired.
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Unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your backup camera isn't working properly. While this issue was recalled for 2015 models, your 2013 Charger appears to have the same problem. Without the camera, you can't see behind the car when backing up, which creates a safety risk since the trunk blocks your view.
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Steering,electrical System →1 issue
Your power steering keeps locking up, and the fuses that control it have blown three times in less than three months. You're also hearing thumping noises and feeling vibrations when you turn the steering wheel. The problem likely involves a short circuit or failing component in the power steering electrical system that needs diagnosis and repair.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your car smells strongly of gasoline inside the cabin after you fill up the fuel tank. This could indicate a fuel leak or issue with the fuel system's ventilation or cap seal. A mechanic should inspect your fuel tank, filler neck, and fuel cap to identify and fix the source of the odor.
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