2013 Dodge Challenger Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 58% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 47,150 miles. The words owners use most often: “chrysler jeep” (12% of reports).
- 104electrical system complaints
- 47,150median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 12 of 104 complaints (12%)
- Battery drain: mentioned in 7 of 104 complaints (7%)
- Smart glass: mentioned in 6 of 104 complaints (6%)
- Side window: mentioned in 6 of 104 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 104 complaints, 9 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Challenger electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 6 | 14% | 29,851 |
| 2022 Challenger | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2021 Challenger | 4 | 21% | — |
| 2020 Challenger | 7 | 35% | 2,000 |
| 2019 Challenger | 17 | 29% | 4,475 |
| 2018 Challenger | 28 | 37% | 5,050 |
| 2017 Challenger | 16 | 33% | 39,250 |
| 2016 Challenger | 15 | 19% | 14,500 |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% | 49,575 |
| 2014 Challenger | 62 | 42% | 40,127 |
| 2013 Challenger | 104 | 58% | 47,150 |
| 2012 Challenger | 138 | 55% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Challenger | 103 | 53% | 54,000 |
| 2010 Challenger | 68 | 23% | 46,000 |
| 2009 Challenger | 21 | 16% | 50,550 |
| 2008 Challenger | 4 | 40% | 33,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: 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
Problem: 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 underhoodDo not drive
Problem: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
* 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Challengers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Dodge Challenger (58% of the 179 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Challenger electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 47,150 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
The most frequent phrase is “chrysler jeep”, in 12 of 104 complaints, followed by “battery drain” (7).
See all 2013 Dodge Challenger problems or electrical system problems across all Challenger years.