2013 Dodge Charger Problems and Complaints

2013 Dodge Charger Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and Which Year to Avoid

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Updated on October 18, 2022

Dodge’s Charger lineup has evolved over the years from boxy sedans with heavy engines to quality cars with solid performance. The 2013 Dodge Charger is a result of that evolution which features a V8 with a world-class eight-speed automatic and some of the best infotainment systems in its class. The Charger somehow manages to deliver a decent mileage and also shines in its handling abilities. Not only in the engine but the Charger also manages to deliver in the interior department. The vehicle offers a best-in-class infotainment system and provides ample legroom on both rows.

With its amazing specs, the vehicle also has a list of red flags that one may want to look at before considering buying the 2013 Dodge Charger. With 9 recalls, high ownership cost, and poor reliability ratings the Charger has many problems of its own. So here we have listed some problems with the 2013 Dodge Charger that you may want to take a look at.

Engine and Mechanical Complaints

Engine - The owner complained that while driving around 75mph, a whistling noise coming from the engine was noticed on multiple occasions. The car was taken to the dealership and was examined but no issues were found. Eventually, the problem was not solved.
Power Train - The owner stated that when the shifter is engaged from park to drive while parked, the car starts to make a clicking and thumping sound. The same issue persists when shifted from reverse to drive.

Safety Complaints

Air Bags - The owner had sent the car to the dealership when notified about the recall. After the repair, the AirBag light illuminated and the vehicle was returned to the same dealership. It was informed that the failure was due to the Airbags sensor underneath the passenger's front seat.

Interiors

Seat Belts - The driver seat belt of a 2013 Dodge Charger failed to latch. The owner informed us that an ASME-certified mechanic could not fix it and emphasized the safety issues as well.

Exterior

Exterior Lighting - The owner of a 2013 Dodge Charger had water built up on the headlights while driving. The owner tried to clean the lens and was told by the dealership to leave the high beams on for thirty minutes to clear the condensation but it didn't work. Eventually, the headlight was replaced but the issue still persisted.

Recalls of 2013 Dodge Charger

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	2013-12-06	13V610000	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. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
2	2014-10-08	14V634000	Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall	Dodge Charger equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator, 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.
3	2015-07-27	15V467000	Inadvertent Side Airbag Deployment	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 airbags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.	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.
4	2016-01-28	16V043000	Body-Side Sill may Give when Jacking Car	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.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
5	2016-04-25	16V240000	Driver may Exit Vehicle when it is not in PARK	The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when the 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.	FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27.
6	2016-09-13	16V739000	Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire	The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
7	2017-07-10	17V435000	Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall	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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
8	2018-01-09	18V021000	Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator May Explode	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
9	2019-01-15	19V018000	Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator May Explode	Upon deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal airbag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Should you buy the 2013 Dodge Charger?

The 2013 Dodge Charger might be one of the best sedans in terms of performance but the car has many setbacks that can't go unnoticed. For starters, the reliability is just poor and the high ownership costs don't help its case either. In terms of interiors, the plastic cabin downgrades the driving experience and has a pretty slim rear-seat headroom. If you're looking to buy a 2013 Dodge Charger, we would suggest having a look at some other options like the 2013 Chrysler 300, the 2013 Buick LaCrosse, and the 2013 Toyota Avalon.

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... actually suggested I call my insurance company. Another wanted me to wait on the side of the road until the next morning. This all started with a recall issue which I then had to have re-repaired over and over to fix additional damages that were caused by poor workmanship. A Dodge dealership is now offering me only $16,000 for a car I paid $42,000 for. I had to pay to replace my battery whenRead More
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