2013 Dodge Challenger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Challenger. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (104), Engine (27), Air Bags (19).
Key takeaways
- 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 104 | 58% |
| Engine | 27 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 19 | 11% |
| Power Train | 16 | 9% |
| Steering | 15 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| Structure | 7 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-16
I am reporting a defect condition in a 2013 Dodge Challenger that appears materially identical to the condition described in FCA Emissions Recall UB4 involving the evaporative emissions canister system. See: [XXX] . The vehicle experiences severe difficulty during refueling. Fuel pump nozzles repeatedly and continuous...
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-04-01
See attached document for complaint.
Electrical System,structure - filed 2026-02-09
Driver & passenger door windows on many 2010-2017 Dodge Challengers activate repeatedly on their own during driving and after ignition is turned off causing the battery to completely drain overnight & sometimes after only one or two hours after the ignition is turned off. There was a TSB#23-039-11. This TSB does not ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.