2013 Dodge Challenger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 4% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My door doesnt realize its shut so my smart window goes up and down on its own until battery is drained. Happens when vehicle is stationary. Was recalled on 2012 model. My brakes or brake area squeals when im pressing the brakes to stop. I have new rotors and brakes, stops for about a week even have had rthem resurfaced. Lots of complaints on this in the Challenger forum.”
NHTSA complaint #11052908, filed 2017-12, 30,000 miles“On several occasions the emergency brake does not work. I have engaged the emergency brake and my vehicle still rolls. I contacted stateline Dodge in kansas city, mo. They advised it is a known issue with my year and model and they want to charge over a thousand dollars to fix also they advised that even with the fix it still may roll. It should be noted that the listed date of occurrence is the last date. I am the original owner and the vehicle has less than 50000 miles and this has be happening for about the five or six years now. I don't drive the vehicle much”
NHTSA complaint #11279734, filed 2019-11, 20,000 miles“My breaks make a very loud noise every time I stop. This has been going on since my car was only 6 months old and I'm being told its not covered that its normal wear and tear.”
NHTSA complaint #10653536, filed 2014-11, 12,000 miles“Driving on the highway at about 70 mile the car power went out on ABS and then all gages showed zero, steering went out and car shut of completely going at 60 then. No brakes no steering engine shuts off was so scared .... Car had to come to a stop on it own had stopped on the highway”
NHTSA complaint #10809903, filed 2015-12, 55 miles“In my car my anti lock brake system just came on with the traction light and will not go off it just came on itself and when it rains it's like I ride on top of the rain it be on the highway and I don't know what the problem is..is there a recall on this situation”
NHTSA complaint #11053906, filed 2017-12Related service bulletins
- 10136892Jun 11, 2013Flash: SRT Manual Transmission, Adding Launch Control Feature This bulletin involves updating the Anit-lock Brake System (ABS) module and Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Challenger
104 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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