2013 Dodge Charger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Charger. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (167), Engine (50), Power Train (48).
Key takeaways
- 360 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 25 involve a crash, 20 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 167 | 46% |
| Engine | 50 | 14% |
| Power Train | 48 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 41 | 11% |
| Steering | 30 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 4% |
| Structure | 10 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2013 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed; however, the dealer confirmed there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the fai...
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-08-07
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. Not long after I had the famous “Christmas Tree Lights” on my dash which are the ABS, Break, and FCW. Went to Advance Auto Parts to check code, and it was C2200-49. Took to d...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-06-22
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While attempting to make a right turn, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal became firm. To avoid crashing with the vehicle ahead, the contact veered out of the lane and the parking brake independently activated and the vehicle jerked to a stop with the parking brak...
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More for the 2013 Dodge Charger
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.