2013 Dodge Charger: recalls and complaints

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• 19V01800015 Jan 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 18V0210009 Jan 2018Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 17V43500010 Jul 2017Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 16V24000025 Apr 2016Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
• 16V04300028 Jan 2016Structure
• 15V46700027 Jul 2015Air Bags / Side/Window
• 14V6340008 Oct 2014Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 13V6100006 Dec 2013Power Train / Automatic Transmission

1. 19V018000Received 15 Jan 2019. 1,413,222 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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 occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Feb 2019.

2. 18V021000Received 9 Jan 2018. 328,177 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2018.

3. 17V435000Received 10 Jul 2017. 442,214 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number T36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Feb 2018.

4. 16V240000Received 25 Apr 2016. 811,290 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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 while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S27. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jun 2016.

5. 16V043000Received 28 Jan 2016. 441,578 units.

   Structure

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 2016.

6. 15V467000Received 27 Jul 2015. 284,095 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (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, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number R35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Aug 2015.

7. 14V634000Received 8 Oct 2014. 435,081 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number P60. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Feb 2015.

8. 13V610000Received 6 Dec 2013. 4,194 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N65. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2014.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2013 Dodge Charger
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The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 27.

Complaints that report a crash

25

Complaints that report a fire

20

Injuries in the complaints

18

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

31 Aug 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19662
2. 19673
3. 19685
4. 19701
5. 19715
6. 19722
7. 19737
8. 19741
9. 19752
10. 19762
11. 19772
12. 19781
13. 19831
14. 19841
15. 19852
16. 19862
17. 19871
18. 20010
19. 20065
20. 20075
21. 20085
22. 20096
23. 20106
24. 201111
25. 201214
26. 20138
27. 20149
28. 20157
29. 20165
30. 20174
31. 20186
32. 20195
33. 20203
34. 20212
35. 20223
36. 20232
37. 20240
38. 20261
39. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Charger?

4,159,851 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Charger have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 83 recall campaigns for the Dodge Charger, model years 1966 to 2027. 8 of them name the 2013 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2013 Dodge Charger name most often?

Electrical System: 170 of 493 component mentions, or 344.8 per 1,000. For all 2013 vehicles the figure is 124.7 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Dodge Charger open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 2 that name this model year.