2013 Dodge Charger Police Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Charger Police years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Charger Police. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Charger Police model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 80,602 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Dodge Charger Police problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 71% | 80,602 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Dodge Charger Police recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Other Dodge Charger Police years
← 2012 Charger Police · 2014 Charger Police →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Charger Police | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 Charger Police | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 Charger Police | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Charger Police?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Charger Police?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Dodge Charger Police a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Charger Police model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.