Better than 2012, same electrical issues
The 2013 Charger has an above-average complaint rate. Electrical recalls lead.
Updated November 2026 · based on 367 owner complaints and 9 recalls
373 1.7x the Charger average
9 free to fix at a dealer
Every Charger year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2013 Charger
Top problems and what they cost
Electrical faults
Charging system and electrical recalls.
Fix: Free under recall if included
Electrical
Engine and transmission
Rare stalling and shifting faults.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Engine
Recalls
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occ...
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle...
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
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The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2013 Dodge Charger
- Check by VIN for open electrical recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2013 Charger has 9 recalls on record, listed below.
- Watch for warning lights.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.168 of the 367 owner complaints about the 2013 Charger involve the electrical system (46%).
Questions
Is the 2013 Dodge Charger reliable?
Better than 2012, same electrical issues. The 2013 Charger has an above-average complaint rate. Electrical recalls lead.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Charger have?
9 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Charger problems?
Electrical faults; Engine and transmission.
Crash rating shown for the 2013 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.