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2013 Dodge Challenger Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about 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 7 complaints about the body and structure 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. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“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

“The vehicle suddenly started smoking, immediately followed by fire while I was stopped at a red light in the middle of town. My 2013 Dodge Challenger only had 20,000 miles on it, and all service was done as recommended by Dodge, at a certified shop. I reported the issue to Dodge, and they denied any manufacturing defect, despite the fact that there is a recall for my model, because of known issues regarding alternators overheating, or short circuiting, causing thermal diode fatigue. The car was consumed by flames within minutes, and was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. …”

NHTSA complaint #11119487, filed 2018-08, 20,000 miles

“Driver & passenger door windows on many 2010-2017 Dodge Challengers activate repeatedly on their own during driving and after ignition is turned off causing the battery to completely drain overnight & sometimes after only one or two hours after the ignition is turned off. There was a TSB#23-039-11. This TSB does not apply to my 2013 Challenger. Parts are extremely expensive and the car leaves me stranded if parked only a couple of hours. …”

NHTSA complaint #11716732, filed 2026-02

“On Saturday 1:20am 11/15/25 DRIVING 27 MILES FROM DISTANCE VEHICLE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ELECTRICALLY WITH INTERNAL LIGHTS QUICKLY POWER OUTAGES ON AND OFF INTERIOR LIGHTIN. dim headlights, or issues with electrical components. 11/15/25 A vehicle fire occurred, and preliminary investigations suggest a battery malfunction as the probable cause. The malfunction led to an uncontrolled thermal event within the battery system, rapidly escalating into a fire that engulfed the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699878, filed 2025-11

“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, the driver's side smart window rolled up and down which drained the battery. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike anderson chrysler Dodge ram located in marion, indiana, where it was diagnosed that the battery was drained and that the cause was due to the inadvertent operation of the window. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11321386, filed 2020-04, 45,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202349%
2021211%
201912%
201811%
201724%
201634%
201543%
201432%
201374%
201273%
201163%
201062%
200932%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Challenger

Electrical system
104 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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