2013 Dodge Challenger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 104about this part
- Share
- 58%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 104 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 58% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,150 miles. 9 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Window started rolling down about 1/4 inch (draining battery so I bought a new battery) and then other issues started occurring. Check engine light came on(while starting the car) then went off, (I had just put the car in park and turned it off), 5 mins later I turned it back on and window will not roll down at all now. As soon as the went stopped completely other things such as performance and brakes seemed to be hesitant.”
NHTSA complaint #11362604, filed 2020-10, 82,000 miles“I have a 2013 Dodge Challenger with 45,000 miles and the driver window goes up and down by itself once the car is powered off. It is only supposed to do that when you open and close the door. Why does Dodge not have a recall on this issue? It causes my battery to go down overnight.”
NHTSA complaint #11233789, filed 2019-07, 45,000 miles“2013 Dodge Challenger srt8 9000 miles, break stop lights all 3 in rear, stopped working due to faulty break light pedal switch is faulty and needed to be replaced. There was no warning lights in the car notifying me I had no break lights. I was driving and almost seriously rear ended by a car from behind. The driver told me I had no break lights and could not tell I was stopped or breaking. This is a serious, dangerous condition and needs to be investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #10985640, filed 2017-05, 9,000 miles“Door smart glass self cycling and/or battery drain when my 2013 Dodge Challenger is parked and ignition key off, I am experiencing condition where the door smart glass feature cycles on its own leading which to battery drain. This have been happening since purchasing the. I have been jumping it off and recharging the battery. This is the second battery that I have purchased.to have the issue repaired , the service will cost me over $700.00 to replace both doors latch/switch.”
NHTSA complaint #11060930, filed 2018-01, 12,000 miles“Car caught on fire as I was driving it this was 4 hours after I picked it up from the dealership for getting the tourque converter fixed. I think this is an electrical problem that caused it. I was driving in a parking lot only going 7-10 MPH. Dallas pd doesn't come out if it's on private property I am still waiting my fire report in the mail. I have unsure claim numbers from 3 different people. (chrystler. National general insurance. Harco national insurance.)”
NHTSA complaint #10945284, filed 2017-01, 23,500 milesRelated recalls
- 13V103000Mar 21, 2013DO NOT DRIVEChrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with a V6…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2013
- 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
- 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 | 7 | 35% |
| 2019 | 17 | 29% |
| 2018 | 28 | 37% |
| 2017 | 16 | 33% |
| 2016 | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 42% |
| 2013 | 104 | 58% |
| 2012 | 138 | 55% |
| 2011 | 103 | 53% |
| 2010 | 68 | 23% |
| 2009 | 21 | 16% |
| 2008 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Challenger
27 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology