Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Dodge Challenger has 96 NHTSA electrical complaints and 3 electrical-related recalls.
96
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V435000
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...
13V103000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with...
14V634000
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Driver & passenger door windows on many 2010-2017 Dodge Challengers activate repeatedly on their own... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On Saturday 1:20am 11/15/25 DRIVING 27 MILES FROM DISTANCE VEHICLE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ELECTRICAL... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When I start the car, it shuts off if I pushed the button to restart it, sounds like it’s double sta... |
| Jul 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle is available for inspection. The issue caused a fire under my carport and within 30 feet... |
| Sep 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Taillights aren’t staying on. The break and signal lights work however, after driving the vehicle fo... |
| May 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car has had intermittent electrical issues, head lights flashing, dash board losing power, car alarm... |
| Jan 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Aug 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When starting my vehicle, I would push the push start button and it will continue to turn over and o... |
| Jul 27, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NHTSA Recall Number17V-435 Suffered failure of alternator as described in recall. Purchased part and... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS light is on airbag light is on traction control won't come back on |
| Jun 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am having the same issue with the “Smart Glass” in my 2013 Challenger SXT. There is already an act... |
| Jul 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WINDOW STARTED ROLLING DOWN ABOUT 1/4 INCH (DRAINING BATTERY SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY) AND THEN OTH... |
| Mar 27, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 11,000 IN SEPTEMBER OF 2019, SINCE HAVING THIS VEHICLE I HAD AND HAVE MANY ISS... |
| Feb 22, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DRIVERSIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS GO UP AND DOWN CONSTANTLY BY ITSELF...AROUND A QUARTER INCH UP... |
| Feb 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SMART WINDOW FAIL... |
| Jan 25, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE SMART GLASS WILL CYCLE UP AND DOWN 1/4 INCH, WHILE THE IGNITION IS OFF. THIS IS HAPPENING ON BOT... |
| Dec 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SAFETY POWER WINDOWS (ANTI-PINCH) STANDARD IT'S KEEPS GOING UP AND DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF |
| Nov 21, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNFAIR MONETARY HARM TO CUSTOMERS DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART. SAME ISSUE AS MANY HAVE MENTIONED ON HERE W... |
| Sep 18, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DRIVER SIDE SMART WINDOW OPENS AND CLOSES EVERY 30 SEC. RUNS BATTERY DOWN OVERNIGHT |
| Sep 16, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW... |