2013 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
- 141
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 141 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 16 indicate fire
What owners report
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Fca recall t36/nhtsa 17v-435 notified six (6) months ago regarding alternator diode thermal fatigue which may result in alternator failure while driving and causing a risk of crash. Also, may develop a resistive short circuit that can result in heat, smoke and/or fire originating within the alternator. As of 01/09/2018, i fortunately have not experienced a problem. The manufacturer states they do not have the parts…
ODI 11061480
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (desert sun chrysler jeep dodge, 1309 s main st, roswell, nm 88203) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11060706
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer wells motor company located at 1600 us-27, avon park, fl 33825 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11024778
Electrical System
While my wife was driving our 2013 dodge charger on the highway at 65 mph the dash board started acting strangely and the windshield wipers came on. Before the vehicle could be brought to a stop it lost all power and control including the ability to steer the vehicle. The problem was diagnosed as a short in the alternator that also defected the battery. I was told by the chrysler customer service that my vehicle was…
ODI 11000583
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car has cut off and turned right back on several times. I have taken it to the dealer and there are 0 issues.
ODI 11005287
Electrical System · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that within a week of owning the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise heard near the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (riverland chrysler dodge jeep, [redacted], laplace, la 70068, [redacted]) more than twice and they had been unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The dealer had completed three unknown recalls prior to the…
ODI 11005135
Electrical System
The denso alternator caught on fire smoke was real bad and it burnt the battery up the battery was so hot you could not get it out with your bare hands.its a denso [redacted] with a 180 amp alternator. The car has 70,698 miles on it.
ODI 10983804
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving, the battery warning indicator illuminated. Within seconds, the instrument panel lighting dimmed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder and observed smoke under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator overcharged and caused the battery to fail. The vehicle was repaired and the…
Fire reported
ODI 10983751
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. When the vehicle was started, the "battery saver mode" warning message illuminated. The vehicle was driven approximately two miles and the abs and esc warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed smoke emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to an oil change place and, when the hood was opened, more smoke emerged. The mechanic diagnosed that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10979120
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 20 mph, the abs and vehicle traction control warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the battery saver mode indicator illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke emitting from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the alternator failed, which caused the smoke in the engine…
Fire reported
ODI 10970090
Electrical System
While driving home on 3/18./17, the battery save mode appeared. The battery light then came on. Shortly after, all the warning notifications appeared and the car died. There was a burning rubber smell coming from the hood. The battery a brand new one i recently purchased! Now, i can't get into my car at all because the electricity is. Not working! I hear there was a recall on the alternator but unsure if they will…
ODI 10967095
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while existing a parking lot, the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, while driving at 20 mph, a message on the instrument panel illuminated that the battery critical low level and then all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact stated that there was a burning odor emitting into the vehicle, while driving. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 10959998
Electrical System
Was driving dodge charger sxt on the highway going approximately 60 mph and heard a whining noise. All of the lights on control panel went on and off and there was a smell of burning rubber. Car suddenly stopped with my pregnant wife and 1 year old in the car and almost cause a major incident. Car went completely dead in middle of highway and wouldn't even turn over, but luckily caused no incident. Dealer said it…
ODI 10957658
Electrical System
Electrical system failure. Entire car shut down. Given 8 speed electronic gear shift, car locked into park while in operation. It was just determined the alternator failure was the cause of this total system failure. No support available at this time.
ODI 10948494
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Lost steering and acceleration while traveling on the highway. This occurred within minutes after the vehicle entered "battery saver mode" and displayed the "battery" icon on the evic screen. This was the first and only indication of a problem, other than the radio not working that day. After pulling over, was able to restart the car, exit the highway, and pull into a service station. While attempting to park, the…
ODI 10947871
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the battery saver mode light illuminated and several axillary functions like the radio and headlights shut off. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced and was not part of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) but not repaired. The…
ODI 10945915
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (bennett chrysler dodge jeep ram, located at 1491 ga-40, kingsland, ga 31548; [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed…
ODI 11020051
Electrical System
The vehicle began to make a whining noise and smelt like burning fumes. The battery saver mode light came on and the car began to stall. The car completely shut off. The alternator failed with no issues prior to this. There was a recall for the same issue for the same year, make and model of my vehicle but only applied to alternators with 160amp, mines it's a 180amp.
ODI 10936059
Electrical System
I attempted to contact dodge multiple times for reimbursement on a faulty alternator. The part was issued as a recall (17v-435) on 07-10-17. Since then i have made multiple attempts to submit documentation for reimbursement with no success. I've spoke with representatives from dodge multiple times all claiming to not have received my documents. I've submitted the via email, mail and uploaded them to there website.…
ODI 11062845
Electrical System
I was driving normally on side street at 35 - 40 mph. I approached and was entering an interstate on-ramp and as i started to accelerate the radio and ac turned off, abs light and anti-skid icon appeared on dash, exterior lights acted erratically dimming and then coming back on, message envelope appeared, bells were ringing, car lost substantial power on ramp as i was trying to accelerate onto interstate and then…
ODI 10928877
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Was driving and my battery save mode came on. Then the car's dash lights went out then the navigation system went out and the car completely stalled. In the road. Lifted the hood and there was a burning smell. Let it sit for a while it started. Got it to autozone and they said it was the alternator. The dealership said its not covered under warranty cost would be about $772. Called dodge and they said my year wasn't…
ODI 10928239
Electrical System
While driving down a state highway all warning lights came on ,windshields wipers, the heat full blast and then the car just died . Had nothing no steering no brakes no power . *tr
ODI 10920055
Electrical System
Altenator recall, while driving down the road , battery saver mode came on then the battery light in my r/t daytona edition. The car only has 27000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10916460
Electrical System
MY TRUNK OPENS UP FOR NO REASON.
ODI 10915625
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While attempting to start the vehicle, the battery saver power mode engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,515.
ODI 10924071