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2013 Dodge Challenger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Challenger, most often about the electrical (58% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles). It is 4th of 16 Challenger model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2013 Dodge Challenger problems
Electrical
104 complaints · 58%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, wiring.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the instrument panel lights illuminated. In addition, the check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle was able to be started after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the…
I have a 2013 Dodge Challenger with 45,000 miles and the driver window goes up and down by itself once the car is powered off. It is only supposed to do that when you open and close the door. Why does Dodge not have a recall on this issue? It causes my battery to go down overnight.
Engine
27 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
I was driving normal speed at 60 when I proceeded to get over I push the gas a little bit the car RPM when high but the car did not speed up I looked at the dash the check engine light came on I took it to have it scanned at advance auto and auto zone they both gave me the same code of p0741 that is a transmission…
I recently purchased my 2013 Dodge Challenger less than 2 years ago and now the car has been misfiring giving me various error codes while I am driving on the freeway and on the roads. The dealership that I purchased the vehicle from, acura of fremont, has not returned my calls. The vehicle has given me the p0132 and…
Air bags
19 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle shook. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The…
Tl contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, she crashed into a vehicle that was parked on the right side of the road and the frontal driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy. The local police department was notified. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Transmission
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
I was driving normal speed at 60 when I proceeded to get over I push the gas a little bit the car RPM when high but the car did not speed up I looked at the dash the check engine light came on I took it to have it scanned at advance auto and auto zone they both gave me the same code of p0741 that is a transmission…
At first the car wouldn't start sof I had to.pump the brakes and force it to start up. Then I get it the vehicle and it is going nuts the lights are check engine light. It goes from full to empty and it's says the TCM is out or needs service
Steering
15 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving 50 MPH, the check power steering warning indicator illuminated and the the power steering failed. The contact stated that it became very difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dallas Dodge chrysler jeep ram (11550 lyndon b johnson fwy, dallas…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving and turning the vehicle, the contact heard an intermittent clicking noise. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Also, the steering did not operate well. The vehicle was taken to addy's harbor Dodge ram fiat ([phone], located at 4849 u s 501, myrtle beach…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
I had just purchased my vehicle made one payment with 2500 down.we had as rain storm on july 31 and I was in city limits on the 24th block where I also reside at and there was running water but not higher than the curb and my vehicle stalled on me and just slowly began to die off...an adjuster was sent to my house not…
Twice when driving down highway I went to pass a car and when I pressed the accelerator pedal my car did not accelerates,so I hurried and got back behind the vehicle I was trying to pass, it scared my daughter who was in the car with me.today I was on the on ramp to merge onto the highway and tried to speed up and my…
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving 40 MPH, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The contact stopped the windshield wipers by removing the fuse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (efird chrysler jeep Dodge located at 1711 w lucas st, florence, sc 29501; ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the front driver's side window automatically rolled down without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure caused the battery to be drained.…
Brakes
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
On several occasions the emergency brake does not work. I have engaged the emergency brake and my vehicle still rolls. I contacted stateline Dodge in kansas city, mo. They advised it is a known issue with my year and model and they want to charge over a thousand dollars to fix also they advised that even with the fix…
My breaks make a very loud noise every time I stop. This has been going on since my car was only 6 months old and I'm being told its not covered that its normal wear and tear.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Dodge Challenger recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: front underhood
Risk: A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler has begun notifying owners and they are being advised to immediately refrain from driving their vehicles and to contact their dealers. Chrysler group further advises affected owners not to park their vehicles in, or near, any structures. Dealers will replace the under hood starter cable assembly, free of charge. The recall notification began on march 22, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 dodge challenger vehicles manufactured from december 3, 2012, through january 24, 2013 and equipped with a v6 engine. The battery positive cable at the starter motor may experience an electrical short circuit to ground.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Challenger
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (104 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); engine (27 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); air bags (19 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 15, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Dodge Challenger?
- It is 4th of 16 Challenger model years by number of complaints, with 179 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.