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Dodge Challenger 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Dodge Challenger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

179Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
25Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System104 complaints

104 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V103000, 14V634000, 17V435000.

Engine27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags19 complaints

19 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V021000, 19V018000.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V103000Reported March 21, 2013 - 4,051 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 4,051 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
14V634000Reported October 8, 2014 - 435,081 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 435,081 vehicles across all affected models.

17V435000Reported July 10, 2017 - 442,214 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 442,214 vehicles across all affected models.

18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 328,177 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V018000Reported January 15, 2019 - 1,413,222 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,413,222 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20137
201413
201539
201611
201723
201822
201922
202019
20215
20226
20234
20241
20254
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.