How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Charger?

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Charger, which is 4% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for structure and body issues on the 2013 Dodge Charger?

Yes. Recall 16V043000, reported in January 2016, covers instability of the supplied tire jack when lifting the vehicle without wheel chocks. Chrysler provided wheel chocks and instructions as the remedy.

Did the structure and body problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Charger, with no reported fires or injuries.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear on the 2013 Charger?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Charger is 57,687 miles.

What kind of structure and body problems do owners report on the 2013 Dodge Charger?

Owners describe doors locking or unlocking on their own, trunks popping open unexpectedly, and door handles sticking in the open position.

2013 Dodge Charger Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Dodge Charger, 4% of its 360 total complaints. Two crashes were linked to this area, no fires or injuries. A related recall (16V043000) covers tire jack instability.

Structure & Body complaints: 16; 4% of 360
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 57,687 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Doors lock or unlock on their own while parked, sometimes trapping occupants inside with the key fob left in the vehicle.
Trunk lid pops open unexpectedly while driving or parked, without the key fob nearby.
Exterior door handle lifts and sticks in the upright position, requiring the door to be opened from the inside.
Owners report the vehicle jack becoming unstable when lifting the car, the issue addressed by recall 16V043000.
A structural failure was noted after a collision at highway speed, with reported damage exceeding what would be expected from the impact.

When 2013 Dodge Charger body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2013, latest Feb 11, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Feb 2019; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Dodge Charger

NHTSA 16V043000Jan 28, 2016Structure & Body441,578 vehicles
Structure
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.
Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Charger model year

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

201010 (4%)
201116 (2%)
201215 (2%)
201316 (4%)
201419 (6%)
20155 (4%)
201656 (31%)
201724 (19%)
201819 (16%)
20197 (6%)
20204 (7%)
20211 (3%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Charger?: NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Charger, which is 4% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for structure and body issues on the 2013 Dodge Charger?: Yes. Recall 16V043000, reported in January 2016, covers instability of the supplied tire jack when lifting the vehicle without wheel chocks. Chrysler provided wheel chocks and instructions as the remedy.
Did the structure and body problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Charger, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear on the 2013 Charger?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Charger is 57,687 miles.
What kind of structure and body problems do owners report on the 2013 Dodge Charger?: Owners describe doors locking or unlocking on their own, trunks popping open unexpectedly, and door handles sticking in the open position.