10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,698 miles

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2013 Dodge Challenger electrical problems

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2013 Dodge Challenger Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #97

Sep 042023

Challenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Taillights aren-??t staying on. The break and signal lights work however, after driving the vehicle for a few minutes the taillights go out. I can turn the switch from auto to on but after about 5 minutes each time they are going off

- Jacksonville , AR, USA

problem #96

May 252023

Challenger

  • miles
Car has had intermittent electrical issues, head lights flashing, dash board losing power, car alarms in and out. Most recently it stalled while driving on a country road. Was able to restart after a while. It stalled again while driving on highway. Took car to dealership but they stated my alternater was not a part of safety recall T36, even though I was having those exact same issues.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #95

Aug 122022

Challenger

  • miles
When starting my vehicle, I would push the push start button and it will continue to turn over and over and over but not start, it will do it for a minute or more and there is not way to turn it off.

- Guthrie , OK, USA

problem #94

Jul 272022

Challenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

NHTSA Recall Number17V-435 Suffered failure of alternator as described in recall. Purchased part and fixed myself. Filed reimbursement request, file number 83533254 for part only. Claim denied alleging vehicle not fixed at dealership.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #93

Aug 202021

Challenger

  • miles
ABS light is on airbag light is on traction control won't come back

- New Lebanon Ohio, OH, USA

problem #92

Jun 022021

Challenger

  • miles
I am having the same issue with the -??Smart Glass-?? in my 2013 Challenger SXT. There is already an active recall for the 2011 Dodge Challenger

- Burlingame, CA, USA

problem #91

Oct 012018

Challenger

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the side running lights located on the front vender and quarter panel had malfunctioned. While changing the light bulbs it was discovered that the bulb sockets had burned and melted. The cause of the failure was not determined. Also while driving at various speeds the vehicle would erroneously increase speed and decrease speed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer randy marion Chrysler located at 601 gaither rd, statesville, nc 28625 who diagnosed that the wheel sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also after shifting to the park position and pressing the stop button the engine would not immediately shut off. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Olin, NC, USA

problem #90

Jul 162020

Challenger

  • 82,000 miles
Window started rolling down about 1/4 inch (draining battery so I bought a new battery) and then other issues started occurring. Check engine light came on(while starting the car) then went off, (I had just put the car in park and turned it off), 5 mins later I turned it back on and window will not roll down at all now. As soon as the went stopped completely other things such as performance and brakes seemed to be hesitant.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

problem #89

Sep 162019

Challenger

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the front driver's side window automatically rolled down without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure caused the battery to be drained. The vehicle was jump started several times due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #88

Mar 272020

Challenger

  • miles
I bought this car for 11,000 in September of 2019, since having this vehicle I had and have many issues with this car. October my stero touch screen stop working and my gas tank needed to be replaced. I got it fix for over $500 the following month my key fob sensor went out and this was the in the month of November. The vehicle is a Dodge Challenger supposed to be an SXT on the car fax but in person the motor is not a SXT this vehicle has no original parts of Dodge. The Challenger has aftermarket wires, headlights from asia, and wires every by the motor where open wires should not supposed to be witch is unsafe to drive off the lot. The Challenger airbags plus other mechanical mechanics issues was reported from brandon Dodge dealership witch qld was aware of and did not resolve the issue before selling me the Dodge charger even my seatbelts is unsafe. The month of January, 2020 I was driving my car on the interstate and my car just shut off I had to drive to autozone I got a new battery that same month I approached the manager of qld and informed him with everything that's going on with the vehicle the manager responded that's a personal matter and I was left on my on to care of this car that I can not afford to fix a and pay for monthly vehicle that is not reliable. March 27, 2020 I was driving from my apartment complex and my power steering pump fell out of the bottom of my vehicle I later on that day got the car lifted and to found out the power steering pump was zipped tied and not secured to a bracket. I feel that this company is just looking for a dollar and do not care about what type of dangerous unsafe hazardous vehicles they are selling to customers who are unaware of these issues.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #87

Feb 222020

Challenger

  • 35,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driverside and passenger side windows go up and down constantly by itself...around a quarter inch up and down...even when the car is shut off completely... it already killed the battery because of this

- Mckees Rocks, PA, USA

problem #86

Feb 162020

Challenger

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the driver's smart window failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the window rolled down independently. The contact stated that the failure caused the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealer located at (2200 pine island road cape coral, Florida, 33909, (239)-308-4731) to be diagnosed. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the assembly smart motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #85

Nov 212019

Challenger

  • 83,815 miles
Unfair monetary harm to customers due to defective part. Same issue as many have mentioned on here with driver's side window repeatedly going up and down without stopping while stationary with car off, which drains the battery and you can't stop it. My 2013 Challenger had a bad window latch, causing the battery to die (left stranded). Had to pay $300 out of pocket for dealer to replace latch for 'smart glass' that isn't necessary. Recall already issued on the 2011S, yet recalls haven't been issued for newer models despite same problems. I'm thankful for NHTSA and hoping Dodge is held accountable.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #84

Jan 252020

Challenger

  • miles
The smart glass will cycle up and down 1/4 inch, while the ignition is off. This is happening on both the driver and passenger doors, causing the windows to go up and down which then causes the battery to drain while parked overnight. There was a 2011-12 Dodge Challenger smart glass technical service bulletin put out for older models, which replaced the door latches causing this issue. However, it is still an issue in my 2013 Challenger. Dodge knew of this issue and still installed the same parts in later models. They should do the right thing, and issue a recall or tsb, and take care of this issue for their customers!

- Muscadine, AL, USA

problem #83

Feb 092019

Challenger 6-cyl

  • 76,095 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the front passenger window was functioning independently and caused the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer (kearny mesa Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 8010 balboa ave san diego, ca 92111 phone number: 858-560-7100) was contacted and informed the contact about an unknown recall regarding the alternator. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 716-289-82. The failure mileage was approximately 76,095. Contact stated repair solved the issue and the battery is no longer is draining/discharging to the point of jump start.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #82

Dec 142019

Challenger

  • miles
Safety power windows (anti-pinch) standard it's keeps going up and down when the car is off

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #81

Dec 122019

Challenger

  • 80,000 miles
I was driving my car like normal for the past 2/12 years. It's a 2013 Challenger 5.70. My car went dead while driving. I lost control of the car, but, thank god I didn't hit anything or anyone. I ran tests on my car battery, it's good. Interesting note: I had the alternator replace six months ago on a factory recall. The Dodge dealer told me it's not the alternator, though replaced it anyway. They said it's the power steering pump and electric problem due to a wire not communicating to the bus or computer. (don't know what that means I'm not a car guy) however, I also own a 2006 Chrysler 300 that did the same thing to me on the freeway while I was driving 70 mph. Could have died both times.at this point, I don't know it Dodge is simply making cheap parts or Dodge service is trying to turn a 2nd alternator replacement into a profit. I say this because I was able to disconnect the batter, then reconnect it to pull forward on the tow truck now they are telling me the car dies when they reassemble it. I also say this because they are telling me the pump is damaged yet I'V had work done there before with no indication of a problem. I've had work and repairs done including smog checks within the last year with no negative readings indicating a problem or miscommunication. I see recalls on the electric system, power steering pump and alternator yet none based on my VIN. Meanwhile browning Dodge wants to charge me $1800 bucks.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #80

Sep 182019

Challenger

  • 78,000 miles
Driver side smart window opens and closes every 30 sec. Runs battery down overnight

- Hartselle, AL, USA

problem #79

Sep 102019

Challenger

  • miles
My key frob is locked inside the ignition and will not come out... the car will not start or even recognize that the key frob is I. the ignition.... stuck in park !!

- Ridgeland, SC, USA

problem #78

Aug 312019

Challenger

  • 61,650 miles
Driver side smart window is going up and down while parked. Causing the battery to drain. I think it's some sort of door latch and window malfunction.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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