2013 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS light came on and the stability light is on too. Got the car parked for the last two day. Not sure if my break will go out on me. We had got rain everyday in north louisiana”
NHTSA complaint #10896778, filed 2016-08, 48,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle on 6/24/2016 (friday) monday l called and talk with kayla regarding the breaks she told me to come on thursday 6/30/2016 to have the breaks repaired ok there mechanic never showed up, next appointment that saturday it was changel to july 12,2016 l went and apparently there mechanic has another job but he works here certain days so cristina says well he's off from his other job he'll be here all day so I went early wait 2 hours never showed up, so she takes the car next door to japanes auto repair 8196 garden grove blvd, garden grove ca, 92844 where they told me it…”
NHTSA complaint #10888891, filed 2016-07, 20 miles“After car is started and you put the car into gear the brake paddle becomes rock hard and the car will not stop. There are times where under normal braking everything is ok. Under hard braking the brakes will not stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10883925, filed 2016-07, 58,000 miles“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 pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #11675779, filed 2025-07“Engine shut off while driving on the street. My safety was at risk as cars behind me almost rear end me and just avoid me as i did not break myself . so i did not have break lights on because engine just shut off not yet made an appointment to have it check not yet , need it to be check by dealer no light no warnings at all”
NHTSA complaint #11421491, filed 2021-06Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 23% |
| 2019 | 12 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 15 | 11% |
| 2014 | 35 | 10% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 46 | 7% |
| 2011 | 53 | 8% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
| 2007 | 43 | 8% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Charger
167 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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