2013 Dodge Charger Police problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Engine (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2016-10-13 · campaign 16V739000 · 74,811 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that 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 replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
Service bulletins (46)
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.
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.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fca caribbean warranty bulletin id-23-20 "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty bulletin d-16-03 - "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc (rev. b)
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What owners report
2019-06-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the auxiliary fuel pump module located under rear seat will leak fuel into the cab, causing a strong smell of gasoline after filling up. gas will actively leak out from pressurization and form a puddle of gas that sits on top of plastic module. this will happen when the vehicle is filled up with gas and leaks out whether vehicle is running or not…”
2019-03-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger police rwd. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off intermittently and the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. the vehicle was towed back to the police station. an independent mechanic diagnosed that there were melted wires inside the fuel tank. the dealer and manufacturer were not cont…”
2019-02-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 150,000 mi“while replacing the fuel tank for a crack (of unknown origin) examined the fuel pump. on the side of the pump, inside the tank, a brown heating mark was found in the roof of the pump, where the black and yellow wires pass through the body. this in the same location of where at least 6 other vehicles had burn through of the roof, allowing fuel to …”
2018-07-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 80,602 mi“while inspecting cars, discovered how hot the top of the fuel pump was, unit 252. on inspection of the wiring connection, found scorching in the connector. on 6 other cars this has resulted in a pin hole melt through in the top of the fuel pump allowing gas to escape under the back seat. this is the ninth such vehicle in 18 months, with us. *tt…”
2018-07-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the wiring harness above the fuel pump became hot enough to begin melting a hole in the top of the fuel tank cover which would have allowed fuel to escape out of the tank, under the back seat, through the electrical connection. this was discovered when gas was smelled in the unit, we will call 255, and fuel was found on top of the unit under the p…”
2017-07-27 · Engine · 85,000 mi“coolant fan is coming apart, going thru radiator. we have several police chargers with this problem. our fleet is 2009 thru 2015 models. at this time we have this problem on a 2011 and 2013. surrounding agencies have the same problem.…”
2016-12-13 · Electrical System · 105,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger police. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. the vehicle failed to restart until after the battery was recharged. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the battery was charged and the contact was informed that the alternator had failed and…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.