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SteeringPart report

2013 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
8%of 179 total for the year
Median mileage
68,300miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 8% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Last week i face a serious issue with my Dodge Challenger v6 2013 steering, while im taking a U turn (20klm /25klm) without any warning lamp or message the steering becomes hard that I couldn’t turn it and i used both hands to turn and caused my car to go on the side walk with the front right wheel. Starting from that time every time i take u turn its hard and i need two hands to turn but right turn so smooth, i went to dealership they said probably you need to change steering rack and pinion. I refused as it’s expensive and it happen by it self.”

NHTSA complaint #11451639, filed 2022-02, 126 miles

“I was driving my car like normal for the past 2/12 years. It's a 2013 Challenger 5.70. My car went dead while driving. I lost control of the car, but, thank god I didn't hit anything or anyone. I ran tests on my car battery, it's good. Interesting note: I had the alternator replace six months ago on a factory recall. The Dodge dealer told me it's not the alternator, though replaced it anyway. They said it's the power steering pump and electric problem due to a wire not communicating to the bus or computer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11289724, filed 2019-12, 80,000 miles

“On this date 7/3/17 my husband and daughter were visiting the library when our vehicle stalled. Thankfully they were in a safe location and had just parked. Prior to leaving the house my husband noticed a whistling sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. After the car stalles the vehicle was towed to our home. It was later identified that the alteenator has gone out. It was replaced. Now mpving forward to 9/6/2017 my husband and I recieve a recall notice in the mail from NHTSA stating in bold print and great detail that prompt action to repair this vehicle is needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11022448, filed 2017-09, 91,000 miles

“Power steering just randomly goes out. Had dealership check it out. They say that it has happening all over the country on several mopar vehicles. They said nothing wrong with my pump, module or rack. Alternator recall was already performed so was ruled out. This is ridiculous!!”

NHTSA complaint #11340057, filed 2020-07, 80,000 miles

“Challengers steering always goes out. Their are forums all over the internet about the horrible steering issues of Dodge vehicle ranging from brand new models to older models. This issues makes it difficult to turn which is a safety hazard. Also the book inside the challengers show that there is a power steering reservoir but it does not have one so even if low fluid was an issue we could not fix that.”

NHTSA complaint #11265803, filed 2019-10, 90,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
2021211%
202015%
2019814%
201868%
2017510%
2016912%
201565%
20142013%
2013158%
2012198%
2011147%
20103311%
200986%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Challenger

Electrical system
104 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Electronic 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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