2013 Dodge Charger Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We were driving on the interstate and my five year old son was quiet all of a sudden. He was sitting behind the drivers seat in a booster seat, seat belted in. He managed to grab the center shoulder strap of the center seat belt and wrapped it around his neck. He had begun to struggle trying to free himself and the seat belt tightened. I called 911 and at the same time was waving cars over to see if anyone has a knife I could use to cut it. Finally a gentlemen pulled over with a knife and I cut the belt to free my son.”
NHTSA complaint #10875857, filed 2016-06, 27,000 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“Driver seat belt latch difficult to disengage completely. Only way to disengage is by jamming the latch in, with force, while holding the push button down. This allows latch to fully engage, and retry the push button. Three to five attempts will release latch mechanism. Vehicle was stationary problem first started december 2016. Still awaiting response.”
NHTSA complaint #11296796, filed 2020-01, 35,000 miles“Seat belt malfunction. Driver side seat belt malfunctions from time to time, where it does not release when pushed to disengage. It seems to get stuck in the middle, but the button also somewhat stuck in halfway position and only remedy is to push the buckle back in and try to to push to release. Minimum of 3 attempts before it actually releases. Obviously in a parked position when this occurs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153658, filed 2018-11, 46,000 miles“Drivers Seat Belt will not latch. ASME certified mechanic cannot repair it. Dangerous for drivers, Illegal in the USA to drive without a seatbelt and not covered by any Dodge/Chrysler/Mopar Warranties or recalls. The cost for the part alone is $364. Manufacturer Customer Service was not helpful. Parts are not readily available. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #11434797, filed 2021-09Related recalls
- 15V467000Jul 27, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10160021Dec 5, 2015Seat Belt Interaction With Police Equipment
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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