2013 Dodge Charger
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Dodge Charger is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 665 on record.
2013 Dodge Charger at a glance
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2013 Dodge Charger recalls 8
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.
Fix: 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. Chr…
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.
Fix: 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 …
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." A…
Fix: 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. Ch…
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 ope…
Fix: 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,…
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2013 Dodge Charger common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 359 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2013 Dodge Charger safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2013 Dodge Charger MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2013 Dodge Charger worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Dodge Charger costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($17,156) with the same model 5 model-years older ($7,004), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2013 Dodge Charger trims & engines on record
2013 Dodge Charger vehicles on record
2013 Dodge Charger SXT2C3CDXHG7DH594801
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT6DH600172
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCTXDH584204
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT6DH717654
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT9DH583111
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG5DH570408
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG9DH593240
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT5DH660475
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG8DH609749
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT2DH605983
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG9DH693418
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG2DH509856
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBGXDH539204
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG0DH625394
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG0DH660467
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT3DH675542
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXDT7DH630151
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXDT5DH615678
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT0DH692914
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT4DH616872
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXDT7DH610630
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT3DH582830
2013 Dodge Charger SE2C3CDXBG1DH690643
2013 Dodge Charger R/T2C3CDXCT5DH725650
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2013 Dodge Charger — frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Dodge Charger have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2013 Dodge Charger. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Charger?
Based on 359 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, electrical system, engine.
What is the 2013 Dodge Charger safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2013 Dodge Charger an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Dodge Charger get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Dodge Charger at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2013 Dodge Charger worth?
Comparable 2013 Dodge Charger listings run roughly $13,100–$23,000, typically around $17,156 (from 660 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.