2013 Dodge Charger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 167about this part
- Share
- 46%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 167 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Dodge Charger, 46% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 19 a fire, according to the filers. 2 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.
“While driving dash starts blonking and several issues appeared. Stearing, traction control light, service key, ABS, and others that I can't remember however showing 7 different codes p0133, u0101 u1110 u1120 I don't remember all of it. Reset computer and drive about 200 miles and same not sure what is wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11362939, filed 2020-10, 160 miles“For some reason no matter how many times I replace it, the front fuse for the a.c. Where the engine is located keeps getting something burned on the side of it causing my a.c. To stop blowing cool air. It doesn't matter if the car is in motion or not. I have seen a lot of other people that own this type of car having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11012460, filed 2017-08, 125,300 miles“The car was shut down for 1 1/2 hours and sitting in a parking lot with nothing running or on. When the car was started as normal, there was an odd sound coming from under the hood. I popped the hood and noticed smoke coming from the alternator. I shut the car down and black smoke was coming from the alternator. I heard popping and sizzling coming from the alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #11014902, filed 2017-08, 45,000 miles“I was driving and my car just completely shut off and went into anti theft mode. I pressed my ignition button to start it up and it wouldn't start at all. I called both Dodge dealerships and they told me it might be that my key lost programming or it was my win module.”
NHTSA complaint #11322725, filed 2020-04, 120,795 miles“Alternator bad in car need to expand recall list on VIN number. Car start smelling like burning then died on highway in front of dusty collision pocola ok. Dusty owner of business and license auto repair place stated my alternator was bad. That me and my down syndrome son was lucky.”
NHTSA complaint #11015659, filed 2017-08, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 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 Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 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 Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
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- 10241118Jun 23, 2023Fuel Pump Connector Replacement The technician may experience a crank/no start after the fuel pump module was replaced. This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump connector…
- 10214532May 25, 2022wiring harness Before replacing this harness, please check for an available connector repair kit at the following…
- 10221154Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221897Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
- 10180287Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10177504Jun 30, 2020Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 38% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 7 | 12% |
| 2019 | 22 | 18% |
| 2018 | 45 | 37% |
| 2017 | 48 | 38% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 22 | 16% |
| 2014 | 109 | 32% |
| 2013 | 167 | 46% |
| 2012 | 359 | 55% |
| 2011 | 395 | 57% |
| 2010 | 74 | 32% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 391 | 64% |
| 2007 | 50 | 9% |
| 2006 | 145 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Charger
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsBrakes
16 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 28, 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