2013 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Charger, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “battery saver” (14% of reports).
- 167electrical system complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 33%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.
- Battery saver: mentioned in 23 of 167 complaints (14%)
- Alternator failed: mentioned in 15 of 167 complaints (9%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 12 of 167 complaints (7%)
- Included electrical: mentioned in 10 of 167 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 115 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 167 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 19 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Charger electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Charger | 1 | 50% | 190 |
| 2024 Charger | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 Charger | 10 | 38% | 25,000 |
| 2022 Charger | 4 | 25% | 93,000 |
| 2021 Charger | 2 | 6% | 256 |
| 2020 Charger | 6 | 11% | 2,975 |
| 2019 Charger | 22 | 18% | 16,000 |
| 2018 Charger | 45 | 37% | 38,975 |
| 2017 Charger | 48 | 38% | 38,000 |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% | 62,500 |
| 2015 Charger | 22 | 16% | 52,600 |
| 2014 Charger | 109 | 32% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 167 | 46% | 58,000 |
| 2012 Charger | 359 | 55% | 64,000 |
| 2011 Charger | 395 | 57% | 57,000 |
| 2010 Charger | 74 | 32% | 100,000 |
| 2009 Charger | 45 | 26% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 391 | 64% | 99,150 |
| 2007 Charger | 50 | 9% | 87,500 |
| 2006 Charger | 145 | 11% | 91,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
A few weeks ago I was traveling on unfamiliar curvy roads. It had recently rained. I fishtailed going through the curve, and my breaks locked up. Not long after I had the famous âChristmas Tree Lightsâ on my dash which are the ABS, Break, and FCW. Went to Advance Auto Parts to check code, and…
The abs module lights came on and is not functioning properly. I contacted the dealership and the part has been on back order for years. The abs light, traction, and brake light is on simultaneously. Subsequently my wheel is locked up causing my car to not move at all and brake pedal has no…
Vehicle: 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Iâm reaching out because my car has been showing signs that seem to match the symptoms of the V62 recall that FCA issued for the fuel pump relay issue. I have a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7L HEMI engine. Lately, the car has been having trouble starting…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Chargers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Dodge Charger (46% of the 360 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 Charger electrical system?
Yes: 2 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 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “battery saver”, in 23 of 167 complaints, followed by “alternator failed” (15).
Other 2013 Dodge Charger problems
- Engine problems (50)
See all 2013 Dodge Charger problems or electrical system problems across all Charger years.