2013 Dodge Charger Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Dodge Charger, 5% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Dodge Charger 2013, is having problems shifting gears. I put in another transmission and it still experiencing the same problems. Gearshift also sticks, while I'm in motion....”
NHTSA complaint #11218403, filed 2019-06, 150,000 miles“If the alternator fails, the vehicle stall without warning, took the car to the dealership and been told that recall p60 is only for 160 am alternator and my is 180 but the same problem happen to my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11015142, filed 2017-08, 73,000 miles“As driving up the highway my 2013 Dodge Charger jerked and when I looked at the dashboard there was a message that said 'service transmission shut off engine to engage park' my engine light was also on. I pulled over but my car would not go into park. I tried to pull back off to get to a safe place little did I know that my car would not pick up speed, traffics was approaching and there is was in the middle of the road trying pushing down on the gas pedal to hurry and move before the coming traffick made it to me, it was an 18 wheeler. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063387, filed 2018-01, 122,000 miles“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 was on the freeway when my cars lights started flashing and would get on battery saver mode and was hard trying to steer on to emergency lane until it completely shut off on me. Luckily I was half way on the slow lane and safe lane. It would not turn on and it started smoking when I tried getting out I was completely locked in and could not turn on the car to place it on park or open the doors. I had to get out through the window that I already had down. I then had to call my boyfriend to pick up the car in a trailer. When I was out the car I noticed red/pinkish water coming out of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10915122, filed 2016-10, 71,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218205Nov 14, 2014Front End Clunk Noise When Coming To A Stop - Police Vehicles Only This bulletin involves replacing the left side or the right side or both side tension struts. Police vehicles…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 18 | 5% |
| 2012 | 35 | 5% |
| 2011 | 39 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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