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Dodge Charger 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Dodge Charger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

360Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
64Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System170 complaints

170 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V634000, 17V435000.

Engine52 complaints

52 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train48 complaints

48 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V610000, 16V240000.

Air Bags41 complaints

41 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V021000, 19V018000.

Steering31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V467000.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V043000.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V610000Reported December 6, 2013 - 4,194 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 4,194 vehicles across all affected models.

14V634000Reported October 8, 2014 - 435,081 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 435,081 vehicles across all affected models.

15V467000Reported July 27, 2015 - 284,095 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 284,095 vehicles across all affected models.

16V043000Reported January 28, 2016 - 441,578 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 441,578 vehicles across all affected models.

16V240000Reported April 25, 2016 - 811,290 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 811,290 vehicles across all affected models.

17V435000Reported July 10, 2017 - 442,214 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 442,214 vehicles across all affected models.

18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 328,177 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V018000Reported January 15, 2019 - 1,413,222 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,413,222 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA16002Opened February 3, 2016 - Closed June 24, 2016

Vehicle rollaway, engine on. Resulted in recall campaign 16V240000.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20121
20138
201432
201553
201651
201767
201846
201936
202028
202116
20226
20234
20246
20253
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.