2013 Dodge Charger Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,630miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Dodge Charger, 1% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,630 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the trunk lid failed to remain closed. While the vehicle was parked, the trunk opened independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,359.”
NHTSA complaint #10627486, filed 2014-08, 58,359 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the doors would become locked independently. The contact left the keys inside the vehicle and the keyless feature that was to alert that the key fob was still inside the vehicle failed. The fire department was called to forcibly enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, they were unable to recreate the failure. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 2,900. The current mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10513924, filed 2013-05, 2,900 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the doors unlocked without warning when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle could not be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired two weeks prior, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10779412, filed 2015-10“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While in park with the key in the vehicle, the doors independently locked. As a result, the contact was unable to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10714660, filed 2015-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 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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