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2013 Dodge Charger: recalls and problems

9 recalls and 367 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

9recalls
367complaints
25crashes reported
20fires reported
18injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System161 · 44%
  • Engine52 · 14%
  • Power Train47 · 13%
  • Air Bags31 · 8%
  • Steering29 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other28 · 8%
  • Vehicle Speed Control24 · 7%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)18 · 5%
  • Service Brakes14 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System14 · 4%

What owners report

Air Bags

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 failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

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 dealership and paid $200+ to learn the same. they quoted $1955 alone for the abs control module becau

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 brake warning light illuminated. the vehicle was coasted to the shoulder and was later towed to a dealer

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes

The abs module lights came on and is not functioning properly. i contacted the dealership and the part has been on back order for years. the abs light, traction, and brake light is on simultaneously. subsequently my wheel is locked up causing my car to not move at all and brake pedal has no pressure.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CHARGER, CHARGER PURSUIT, CHARGER POLICE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.