2013 Dodge Charger
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 168 of 367 complaints (46%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (11) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 661 in 2012 to 367 in 2013.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–3,750 | 2,700–4,550 | 2,700–4,550 | 2,700–4,550 | 2,700–4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–21 | 17–23 | 17–23 | 17–23 | 16–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–18 / 23–27 | 14–19 / 23–30 | 14–19 / 23–30 | 14–19 / 23–30 | 13–19 / 22–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–494 | 386–523 | 389–520 | 389–521 | 389–556 | |
| Complaints filed | 698 | 661 | 367 | 346 | 136 | |
| Recalls issued | 12 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 8 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 25 | 20 | 25 | 42 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 64 | 50 | 20 | 8 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 16 | 18 | 29 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Charger have?
9 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Dodge Charger?
Electrical: 168 of 367 NHTSA complaints (46%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Dodge Charger get?
EPA rates it 17–23 MPG combined across 9 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Dodge Charger?
EPA estimates $2,700–$4,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (9)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 5.7L | All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Large Cars | 15 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | $4,000 | 503 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Large Cars | 16 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,750 | 477 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 27 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 426 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 27 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 415 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 389 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 27 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 426 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 27 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 415 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Large Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 389 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 6.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 14 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,550 (high) | 520 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 54 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 48 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 168 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 33 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 30 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 50 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (9)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 19V018000 · Jan 31, 2019
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.
Consequence: 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 MODULE · Campaign 18V021000 · Jan 10, 2018
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.
Consequence: 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/REGULATOR · Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 11, 2017
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.
Consequence: 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/REGULATOR · Campaign 16V739000 · Oct 13, 2016
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.
Consequence: 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 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · Campaign 16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Consequence: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
STRUCTURE · Campaign 16V043000 · Jan 28, 2016
Defect: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Consequence: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; SEAT BELTS · Campaign 15V467000 · Jul 27, 2015
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Consequence: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · Campaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
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.
Consequence: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 13V610000 · Dec 6, 2013
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Consequence: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.