2013 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Dodge Charger, 47% of its 360 total complaints for the year, with 19 fires and 2 crashes reported. Two related recalls (17V435000 and 14V634000) cover alternator failures tied to this system.
- Electrical System complaints
- 169
- 47% of 360
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 19
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report a burning odor from the engine compartment followed by smoke, often linked to alternator overcharging that damages the battery.
- Multiple owners describe the battery saver mode warning appearing on the instrument panel just before dashboard lights and gauges malfunction or dim.
- Some report the vehicle stalling without warning at low or highway speeds, in one case causing a rear-end collision.
- Owners describe ABS, traction control, and battery warning lights illuminating together shortly before smoke or a burning smell appears.
- A few report radio, wipers, horn, or interior lighting cutting out intermittently before returning to normal after the vehicle is restarted.
When 2013 Dodge Charger electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 14, 2013, latest Aug 7, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Electrical System442,214 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Risk: 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: 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.
- NHTSA 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Electrical System435,081 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Dodge Charger have?
- NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Charger, which is 47% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Charger electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 17V435000 and campaign 14V634000, both involving alternator replacement on affected vehicles including the 2013 Charger.
- Did the 2013 Dodge Charger electrical problems cause fires?
- NHTSA data shows 19 fire incidents and 2 crashes among the electrical system complaints for the 2013 Charger, with 1 reported injury.
- At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Charger electrical problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 56,000 miles.
- How does the 2013 Charger compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2013 Charger's 47% share of complaints is lower than the 2011 model year's 69% and the 2012 model year's 60%, but higher than most years after 2014.