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2013 Dodge Charger Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 30 steering complaints for the 2013 Dodge Charger, 8% of its 360 total complaints, with 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 72,500. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Steering complaints
30
8% of 360
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
72,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist cuts out suddenly, especially during left turns, sometimes accompanied by a "service power steering system" message.
  • Steering wheel becomes extremely hard or seemingly locked when turning, most often on left turns, leading to some drivers hitting curbs or crossing lanes.
  • Owners describe a rubbing or squeaking noise from the steering column that a shop attributed to a worn steering column-to-rack joint.
  • Loss of power steering has occurred alongside other electrical faults, such as AWD or brake system warnings and stalling.
  • Some reports say the power steering loss recurs intermittently, working fine for a period before failing again on later drives.

When 2013 Dodge Charger steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2013, latest Jan 14, 2024.

2013 Dodge Charger steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2013Mar 2017Sep 2018Sep 2019Jul 2020Jul 2021Oct 2023
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jan 2024; peak Oct 2020 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Charger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201010 (4%)
  2. 201139 (6%)
  3. 201253 (8%)
  4. 201330 (8%)
  5. 201462 (18%)
  6. 201513 (10%)
  7. 201617 (9%)
  8. 20178 (6%)
  9. 20184 (3%)
  10. 20199 (8%)
  11. 20200 (0%)
  12. 20211 (3%)
  13. 20221 (6%)
  14. 20232 (8%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 30 steering complaints for the 2013 Charger, which is 8% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Charger steering problem?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2013 Charger.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Charger is 72,500 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2013 Charger, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Charger compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2013 Charger's steering complaints made up 8% of its total complaints, similar to 2012 (8%) but lower than 2014, which reached 18%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.