2013 Dodge Challenger

Do not drive

Owners filed 179 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the electrical system. It has been recalled 5 times.

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When it fails
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50,000 milesMedian miles at failure

110 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 0–10,000 miles.

Most common 2013 Dodge Challenger problems

89 of the 179 complaints (50%) are about the electrical system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System87
081
Air Bags · airbags17
402
Engine11
010
Steering10
000
Power Train · transmission9
000
Service Brakes · brakes7
000
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system6
000
Structure › Body · body and frame5
010
Unknown or Other4
000
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control4
000

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V018000Do not drive
Filed Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. 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.

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.

Remedy. 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.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V021000Do not drive
Filed Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. 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 B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. 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.

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator17V435000
Filed Jul 10, 2017442,214 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. 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.

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.

Remedy. 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.

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator14V634000
Filed Oct 8, 2014435,081 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. 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.

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood13V103000Do not drive
Filed Mar 21, 20134,051 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy. 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.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 16, 2026MD

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 continuously auto-shutoff during normal fueling attempts, preventing normal refueling operation. An independent mechanic diagnosed the issue as related to the evaporative emissions canister / EVAP system. After disconnecting the affected component/system, the vehicle immediately resumed normal fueling operation without repeated pump shutoff. The symptoms and apparent defect mechanism appear materially consistent with those described in Recall UB4 and NHTSA bulletin MC-10174189-9999; however, this VIN is currently excluded from the recall population. I am submitting this complaint because the defect appears to exist outside the currently identified VIN population. The manufacturer (Dodge) is refusing to investigate further, citing there is no recall coverage and NHTSA is responsible. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 1, 2026FL

See attached document for complaint.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 9, 2026TX

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 apply to my 2013 Challenger. Parts are extremely expensive and the car leaves me stranded if parked only a couple of hours. During driving the cycling down and up causes danger as it appears the door wants to open on its own and making us have to pull over several times until we figured out it was doing it on its own as if it was haunted. No warning lights on my 2013 Challenger. Mechanics checked it after having 2 brand new batteries drain overnight. Batteries are approximately $200.00. Dealer will only say the door latch mechanism needs replacing at approximately $480.00. Parts cost approx. $190.00.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Nov 17, 2025CA

On Saturday 1:20am 11/15/25 DRIVING 27 MILES FROM DISTANCE VEHICLE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ELECTRICALLY WITH INTERNAL LIGHTS QUICKLY POWER OUTAGES ON AND OFF INTERIOR LIGHTIN. dim headlights, or issues with electrical components. 11/15/25 A vehicle fire occurred, and preliminary investigations suggest a battery malfunction as the probable cause. The malfunction led to an uncontrolled thermal event within the battery system, rapidly escalating into a fire that engulfed the vehicle. Further analysis is underway to determine the specific nature of the battery failure and contributing factors.NO WARNING ADVISORY ON THE PRELIMINARY OCCURRENCE IT ESCALATED FROM FLASHING ON AND OFF LIGHTS AND STEREO TO A STIFF STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE COMPLETE SHUTDOWN AND RAPIDLY SMOKE COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUNK AND FIRE STARTED CONSUMING THE REAR END OF THE TRUNK AND VEHICLE. THIS WAS A VERY DEVASTATING AND OVERWHELMING TRAGEDY IT HAPPENED WITHIN 15 MINUTES TIMEFRAME AND FIREDEPARTMENT ARRIVED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES INTO THE CONCERNING FIRE IT ALSO TOOK AROUND AROUND A HOUR FOR THE FIREMAN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE FROM THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 10, 2025IL

* The ignition switch failed to release the key fob. I brought the car home after completing some repairs and sending the car through emissions testing to renew the plates. I made numerous attempts turning the car on and off and trying to get the key fob out of the ignition. The ignition off position would flash ACCESSORIES the same as the accessory position. I was concerned to leave the car as there maybe a short that would draw down the battery or worse ? I locked the doors and left the key fob in the ignition. * YES- available for inspection. * safety issue was is there an electrical issue that would start the car on fire ? * The diagnosis was done by my performance and high end mechanic's shop. The battery in the key bob was changed while being stuck in the ignition to see if a low powered battery was failing to send a signal. No changes. The shop did inform me later in the day that they forced the fob to the left and was able to extract it from the ignition switch. * YES, inspected and review by my trusted mechanics shop. * No signs prior to the attempted removal of the key bof at the finish of returning to my home.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 3, 2025ID

At only 68,000 miles, my check engine light came on with code "P0456", which indicates that my Evaporative Emission System has a leak. These leaks lead to increased emissions and fuel loss. The solution is to replace the Emission System Integrity Monitor (ESIM). The life expectancy of this part is 150,000 miles. It should not leak at less than half its life expectancy. I contacted the local dealership and they reported that there isn't a recall on this part yet.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 20, 2025TX

When I start the car, it shuts off if I pushed the button to restart it, sounds like it’s double starting itself the only way that I can make it stop is by continuously hitting the button. The only way that I can restart. The car is if I open the driver‘s door, then hit the button to completely cut off the car shut the door hit the button again then the car will start. It’s like I have to reset it. it does it often has been for years when I take it to the mechanics or dealership they tell me to bring it up there when it’s doing it. That’s the only way that they can find out what the issue is, after this happens I’ll take it to the dealership and they find nothing they request for me to bring it when is doing that, but I never know when it’s going to happen until it does, but it doesn’t happen at the dealership. I have Google this issue other challengers are having this issue but again it can never be resolved because it doesn’t happen when you take it to the dealership I believe eventually this will mess up the engine or starter below is asking for a date this incident occurred it started in 2015 when I purchased the car this will happen here or there not that often but it is continuously a problem, over the years and getting worse

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Aug 26, 2024FL

The vehicle is available for inspection. The issue caused a fire under my carport and within 30 feet of a neighbor's house. The car is immobile and still at the location of the incident, it has not been reproduced or inspected. there were no warning lamps at the time of the incident. The electrical system seemed to have several issues over the past years. The passenger side tail light would burn out at least twice a year. The driver's side window would go up and down when the car was off and ran out of battery. The vehicle would allow the key fob to be locked in the car. I took it to the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause. Most recently what a mechanic thought was the starter failed twice in less than six months. Last month, I went to start the car, and it started and then turned off. I heard a pop and crackling sound, and the trunk battery was on fire.

Power Train
Filed Sep 25, 2023IN

While turning onto another street transmisson went into neutral. car would`nt accelerate, almost reared by another car. Car is at dealership now, they say it needs new transmission. only has 70,000 miles on it.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 11, 2023AR

Taillights aren’t staying on. The break and signal lights work however, after driving the vehicle for a few minutes the taillights go out. I can turn the switch from auto to on but after about 5 minutes each time they are going off

Electrical System
Filed Jun 19, 2023IL

Car has had intermittent electrical issues, head lights flashing, dash board losing power, car alarms in and out. Most recently it stalled while driving on a country road. Was able to restart after a while. It stalled again while driving on highway. Took car to dealership but they stated my alternater was not a part of safety recall T36, even though I was having those exact same issues.

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Filed Jan 27, 2023105,904 milesTN

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected, and then the vehicle lost motive power. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuse box was burned. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuse panel was burned, and that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V103000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,904.

Wheels
Filed Dec 6, 2022TX

Skid control not engaged but lamp is illuminated. Available for inspection. Risk of skid/lose of control of vehicle. No confirmation by dealer or service center. No inspection performed. No other symptoms prior to failure. First incident approx. 3 months ago.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 17, 2022OK

When starting my vehicle, I would push the push start button and it will continue to turn over and over and over but not start, it will do it for a minute or more and there is not way to turn it off.

Engine
Filed Jul 27, 2022OK

My car only has 70.000 mi and the engine blew up

Electrical System
Filed Jul 27, 2022FL

NHTSA Recall Number17V-435 Suffered failure of alternator as described in recall. Purchased part and fixed myself. Filed reimbursement request, file number 83533254 for part only. Claim denied alleging vehicle not fixed at dealership.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 4, 2022TX

Driving at speeds faster then speed limit cutting people off. Must be problem with vehicle or driver [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

Steering
Filed Feb 12, 2022126 milesAL

Last week i face a serious issue with my Dodge Challenger v6 2013 steering, while im taking a U turn (20klm /25klm) without any warning lamp or message the steering becomes hard that I couldn’t turn it and i used both hands to turn and caused my car to go on the side walk with the front right wheel. Starting from that time every time i take u turn its hard and i need two hands to turn but right turn so smooth, i went to dealership they said probably you need to change steering rack and pinion. I refused as it’s expensive and it happen by it self.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 13, 2021IL

Airbag light stays on and bells. I put in for the recall but records show even on here that its repaired but it never has. I'm afraid it may explode and metal may come out and and harm me or passenger. Why does system show repair but it hasnt been and can it be repaired? It's a part of recall.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 28, 2021OH

ABS light is on airbag light is on traction control won't come back on

Electrical System
Filed Jun 3, 2021CA

I am having the same issue with the “Smart Glass” in my 2013 Challenger SXT. There is already an active recall for the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Power Train
Filed Feb 18, 202156,200 milesLA

I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND GETTING UP TO SPEED, WHEN I MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY MY CAR LOSS POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND DOING THE TIME IT WAS HIGH TRAFFIC TIME OF DAY, AND THERE WAS A BIG TRUCK COMING UP BEHIND ME AND THE DRIVER BLEW HIS HORN AND SLAMMED HIS BRAKES TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME FROM BEHIND.I GAVE MY CAR MORE GAS AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION,WHEN I LIFTED MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE PEDAL AND PUSHED IT AGAIN THEN MY CAR ACCELERATED.IT WAS A REAL SCARY MOMENT NOT ONLY FOR ME BUT ALSO FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME.I MADE A APPOINTMENT TO BRING IT IN TO THE DODGE DEALER TO GET IT CHECKED,WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE WRITTER TOLD ME THAT IT DID THE SAME THING WITH THE TECH WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST RIDE, AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER.I ASK IF THEY ENCOUNTER THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND HE SAID THAT THEY HAD HISTORY REPORTS WHERE THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.I HAD ALSO DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND A PAGE CALLED CHALLENGER FORUM,AND THERE ARE SOME OTHER DODGE CHALLENGER OWNERS WHO IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.

Engine
Filed Jan 8, 2021CT

THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD RECALL ON MY 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER MAKES MY CAR MIS FIRE VERY BAD

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 25, 202057,272 milesLA

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 CAR DIDN'T ,THE RPM STAYED THE SAME AND NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON,IM GUESSING THAT TAKING IT TO GET CHECK WOULD NOT HELP BEING IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY WARNINGS CAME ON, AND I DON'T HAVE ANY WARRANTY AND I ONLY HAVE 57272 MILES ON CAR.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Oct 13, 2020130,000 milesNC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS LOCATED ON THE FRONT VENDER AND QUARTER PANEL HAD MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE CHANGING THE LIGHT BULBS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BULB SOCKETS HAD BURNED AND MELTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD ERRONEOUSLY INCREASE SPEED AND DECREASE SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER RANDY MARION CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 601 GAITHER RD, STATESVILLE, NC 28625 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ALSO AFTER SHIFTING TO THE PARK POSITION AND PRESSING THE STOP BUTTON THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Power Train
Filed Oct 11, 202070,000 milesFL

PILOT BEARING FAILURE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF TRANSMISSION SHAFTS CAUSING VIBRATIONS IN DRIVE WHEELS CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF TRACTION.

Seats1 injured
Filed Oct 9, 2020100,000 milesFL

BEARINGS STARTED FALLING OUT, WHICH ALLOWS THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. WITHOUT THESE BEARINGS THE SEAT WILL NO LONGER SLIDE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, WHEN AN ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FORWARD FOR NO REASON, OR WHEN I ACCELERATE THE SEAT WILL SLIDE BACKWARDS. MY MOM'S KNEES WERE DAMAGED DURING A MINOR COLLISION BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SHE IS IN HER 80'S. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND MAY THRUST SOMEONE FORWARD DURING AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AS I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND THIS WAS DURING A RIGHT TURN AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SO THERE WASN'T ENOUGH SPEED TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 4, 202082,000 milesTN

WINDOW STARTED ROLLING DOWN ABOUT 1/4 INCH (DRAINING BATTERY SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY) AND THEN OTHER ISSUES STARTED OCCURRING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON(WHILE STARTING THE CAR) THEN WENT OFF, (I HAD JUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF), 5 MINS LATER I TURNED IT BACK ON AND WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN AT ALL NOW. AS SOON AS THE WENT STOPPED COMPLETELY OTHER THINGS SUCH AS PERFORMANCE AND BRAKES SEEMED TO BE HESITANT.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 29, 2020IL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH AN AUDIBLE CHIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Steering
Filed Jul 18, 202080,000 milesAL

POWER STEERING JUST RANDOMLY GOES OUT. HAD DEALERSHIP CHECK IT OUT. THEY SAY THAT IT HAS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ON SEVERAL MOPAR VEHICLES. THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH MY PUMP, MODULE OR RACK. ALTERNATOR RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED SO WAS RULED OUT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!

Electrical System
Filed Jun 16, 202082,000 milesAL

TL* 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. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Steering
Filed May 27, 2020100,447 milesNJ

STEERING LOCKS UP MAKING LEFT TURN INTERMITTENTLY IN MOTION. *TR

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 17, 202045,000 milesWA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SMART WINDOW ROLLED UP AND DOWN WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE ANDERSON CHRYSLER DODGE RAM LOCATED IN MARION, INDIANA, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO THE INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 30, 2020FL

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 11,000 IN SEPTEMBER OF 2019, SINCE HAVING THIS VEHICLE I HAD AND HAVE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. OCTOBER MY STERO TOUCH SCREEN STOP WORKING AND MY GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I GOT IT FIX FOR OVER 500.00 THE FOLLOWING MONTH MY KEY FOB SENSOR WENT OUT AND THIS WAS THE IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. THE VEHICLE IS A DODGE CHALLENGER SUPPOSED TO BE AN SXT ON THE CAR FAX BUT IN PERSON THE MOTOR IS NOT A SXT THIS VEHICLE HAS NO ORIGINAL PARTS OF DODGE. THE CHALLENGER HAS AFTERMARKET WIRES, HEADLIGHTS FROM ASIA, AND WIRES EVERY BY THE MOTOR WHERE OPEN WIRES SHOULD NOT SUPPOSED TO BE WITCH IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE OFF THE LOT. THE CHALLENGER AIRBAGS PLUS OTHER MECHANICAL MECHANICS ISSUES WAS REPORTED FROM BRANDON DODGE DEALERSHIP WITCH QLD WAS AWARE OF AND DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE BEFORE SELLING ME THE DODGE CHARGER EVEN MY SEATBELTS IS UNSAFE. THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2020 I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY CAR JUST SHUT OFF I HAD TO DRIVE TO AUTOZONE I GOT A NEW BATTERY THAT SAME MONTH I APPROACHED THE MANAGER OF QLD AND INFORMED HIM WITH EVERYTHING THAT'S GOING ON WITH THE VEHICLE THE MANAGER RESPONDED THAT'S A PERSONAL MATTER AND I WAS LEFT ON MY ON TO CARE OF THIS CAR THAT I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX A AND PAY FOR MONTHLY VEHICLE THAT IS NOT RELIABLE. MARCH 27, 2020 I WAS DRIVING FROM MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AND MY POWER STEERING PUMP FELL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF MY VEHICLE I LATER ON THAT DAY GOT THE CAR LIFTED AND TO FOUND OUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ZIPPED

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 19, 2020130,000 milesSC

MY WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN ABOUT 1/4 INCH ON ITS OWN EVERY 10 SECONDS. THIS IS STARTED ON ITS OWN. I HAVE A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER RT. DUE DO THE WINDOW CONSISTENTLY GOING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN, IT CAUSES THE BATTERY TO GO DEAD MEANING I HAVE TO JUMP MY CAR TO GET IT STARTED. I HAVE CALLED THE CHRYSLER RECALL CENTER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS INDEED A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE HOWEVER, WHEN I BRING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY DON'T FIND ANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. I CALLED CHRYSLER BACK WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND TO MY SURPRISE ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE TELLS ME THEY DON'T SEE ANY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. KEEP IN MIND SOMEONE ELSE FROM THE RECALL CENTER TOLD ME DIFFERENT. PLEASE MAKE THIS RECALL OFFICIAL. MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT REPORT BUT THERE IS SURELY AN INFLUX IN THE PURCHASES OF CONTROL MODULE SWITCHES THAT SHOULD RAISE A RED FLAG

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 8, 2020OK

FUEL LINK AT THE REAR ON LEFT; ODOR OF FUEL CONSUMES THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE REPORTED FROM MANY CHALLENGER AND CHARGER OWNERS!!!!!!! MECHANICS STATES ITS FAULTY FUEL TANK THAT LEAKS AND/OR SEALS ON FUEL PUMPS.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 26, 202035,100 milesPA

DRIVERSIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS GO UP AND DOWN CONSTANTLY BY ITSELF...AROUND A QUARTER INCH UP AND DOWN...EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY... IT ALREADY KILLED THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THIS

Engine
Filed Feb 24, 202055 milesCA

TIK NOISE VALVE INSIDE MOTOR SMOCK OIL AND NO POWER

Structure › Body
Filed Feb 19, 202050,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SMART WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW ROLLED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, AND RAM DEALER LOCATED AT (2200 PINE ISLAND ROAD CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA, 33909, (239)-308-4731) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ASSEMBLY SMART MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 1, 202083,815 milesNC

UNFAIR MONETARY HARM TO CUSTOMERS DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART. SAME ISSUE AS MANY HAVE MENTIONED ON HERE WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REPEATEDLY GOING UP AND DOWN WITHOUT STOPPING WHILE STATIONARY WITH CAR OFF, WHICH DRAINS THE BATTERY AND YOU CAN'T STOP IT. MY 2013 CHALLENGER HAD A BAD WINDOW LATCH, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DIE (LEFT STRANDED). HAD TO PAY $300 OUT OF POCKET FOR DEALER TO REPLACE LATCH FOR 'SMART GLASS' THAT ISN'T NECESSARY. RECALL ALREADY ISSUED ON THE 2011S, YET RECALLS HAVEN'T BEEN ISSUED FOR NEWER MODELS DESPITE SAME PROBLEMS. I'M THANKFUL FOR NHTSA AND HOPING DODGE IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 25, 2020AL

THE SMART GLASS WILL CYCLE UP AND DOWN 1/4 INCH, WHILE THE IGNITION IS OFF. THIS IS HAPPENING ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO GO UP AND DOWN WHICH THEN CAUSES THE BATTERY TO DRAIN WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT. THERE WAS A 2011-12 DODGE CHALLENGER SMART GLASS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PUT OUT FOR OLDER MODELS, WHICH REPLACED THE DOOR LATCHES CAUSING THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL AN ISSUE IN MY 2013 CHALLENGER. DODGE KNEW OF THIS ISSUE AND STILL INSTALLED THE SAME PARTS IN LATER MODELS. THEY SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THING, AND ISSUE A RECALL OR TSB, AND TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS!

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jan 21, 2020100,668 milesNY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW OPENED AND CLOSED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM DEALER, (555 SUNRISE HWY, WEST ISLIP, NY 11795, (631) 422-0123) WHERE THE DOOR LATCH MODULE WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO GO THROUGH THE TRUNK TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,668.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 31, 201976,095 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WAS FUNCTIONING INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER (KEARNY MESA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 8010 BALBOA AVE SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 PHONE NUMBER: 858-560-7100) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT ABOUT AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE ALTERNATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 716-289-82. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,095. *LN CONTACT STATED REPAIR SOLVED THE ISSUE AND THE BATTERY IS NO LONGER IS DRAINING/DISCHARGING TO THE POINT OF JUMP START. *JB

Electrical System
Filed Dec 20, 2019SC

SAFETY POWER WINDOWS (ANTI-PINCH) STANDARD IT'S KEEPS GOING UP AND DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Dec 17, 201980,000 milesCA

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR LIKE NORMAL FOR THE PAST 2/12 YEARS. IT'S A 2013 CHALLENGER 5.70. MY CAR WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, BUT, THANK GOD I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR ANYONE. I RAN TESTS ON MY CAR BATTERY, IT'S GOOD. INTERESTING NOTE: I HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACE SIX MONTHS AGO ON A FACTORY RECALL. THE DODGE DEALER TOLD ME IT'S NOT THE ALTERNATOR, THOUGH REPLACED IT ANYWAY. THEY SAID IT'S THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ELECTRIC PROBLEM DUE TO A WIRE NOT COMMUNICATING TO THE BUS OR COMPUTER. (DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS I'M NOT A CAR GUY) HOWEVER, I ALSO OWN A 2006 CHRYSLER 300 THAT DID THE SAME THING TO ME ON THE FREEWAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH. COULD HAVE DIED BOTH TIMES.AT THIS POINT, I DON'T KNOW IT DODGE IS SIMPLY MAKING CHEAP PARTS OR DODGE SERVICE IS TRYING TO TURN A 2ND ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT INTO A PROFIT. I SAY THIS BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTER, THEN RECONNECT IT TO PULL FORWARD ON THE TOW TRUCK NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THE CAR DIES WHEN THEY REASSEMBLE IT. I ALSO SAY THIS BECAUSE THEY ARE TELLING ME THE PUMP IS DAMAGED YET I'V HAD WORK DONE THERE BEFORE WITH NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. I'VE HAD WORK AND REPAIRS DONE INCLUDING SMOG CHECKS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WITH NO NEGATIVE READINGS INDICATING A PROBLEM OR MISCOMMUNICATION. I SEE RECALLS ON THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR YET NONE BASED ON MY VIN. MEANWHILE BROWNING DODGE WANTS TO CHARGE ME $1800 BUCKS.

Steering
Filed Nov 21, 201959,000 milesSC

TL* 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 (843-945-3100, LOCATED AT 4849 U S 501, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Service Brakes
Filed Nov 13, 201920,000 milesMO

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 IT STILL MAY ROLL. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE LISTED DATE OF OCCURRENCE IS THE LAST DATE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50000 MILES AND THIS HAS BE HAPPENING FOR ABOUT THE FIVE OR SIX YEARS NOW. I DON'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE MUCH

Engine
Filed Oct 13, 201988,000 milesOH

MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH AND THE ENGINE HAS A PRETTY DISTINCT TICK AND I HAVE READ A LOT OF 5.7 HEMI ENGINES HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM

Steering
Filed Oct 11, 201960,000 milesGA

POWER STEERING STARTED LEAKING AT ROUGHLY 60K MILES CAUSING STEERING ISSUES.

Steering
Filed Oct 3, 201990,000 milesTX

CHALLENGERS STEERING ALWAYS GOES OUT. THEIR ARE FORUMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET ABOUT THE HORRIBLE STEERING ISSUES OF DODGE VEHICLE RANGING FROM BRAND NEW MODELS TO OLDER MODELS. THIS ISSUES MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO TURN WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO THE BOOK INSIDE THE CHALLENGERS SHOW THAT THERE IS A POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE ONE SO EVEN IF LOW FLUID WAS AN ISSUE WE COULD NOT FIX THAT.

Complaints 1-50 of 179, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2010
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202343200Routine
20229200Routine
202119210Routine
202020110Routine
201959330Routine
201875420Routine
201749320Routine
201678220Routine
2015127630Routine
2014149550Do not drive
2013 — this page1795100Do not drive
2012253680Do not drive
2011193680Do not drive
2010299740Do not drive
2009133740Do not drive
200810310Do not drive

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Reading this record

NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jan 15, 2019. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.