2013 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (63) · Engine (16) · Steering (15)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
110 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-01-15 · campaign 19V018000 · 1,413,222 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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.
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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V021000 · 328,177 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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 55
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.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2017-07-10 · campaign 17V435000 · 442,214 vehicles
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.
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.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2014-10-08 · campaign 14V634000 · 435,081 vehicles
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.
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.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2013-03-21 · campaign 13V103000 · 4,051 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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.
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.
Service bulletins (206)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-13 · 31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Structure:body 2024-07-24 · 31-001-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. note: verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or p
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 206 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 …”
2026-04-01 · Vehicle Speed Control“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-02-09 · Structure:body“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. …”
2025-11-17 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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…”
2025-11-10 · Power Train“* 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 accessor…”
2025-04-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2025-02-20 · Engine“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 th…”
2024-08-26 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“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 pas…”
2023-09-25 · Power Train“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.…”
2023-09-11 · Exterior Lighting“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.