Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2013 Dodge Charger electrical problems
severe 153 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
153
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
19fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 153 electrical complaints filed for the 2013 Dodge Charger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 43% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 11 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 153 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures with the…
The vehicle began to make a whining noise and smelt like burning fumes. The battery saver mode light came on and the car began to stall. The car completely shut off. The alternator failed with no issues prior to this. There was a recall for the same issue for the same year, make and model of my vehicle but only applied to alternators with 160amp, mines it's a 180amp.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I started my car by the factory installed remote starter and was leaving a parking lot and I heard a high pitched hum coming from the engine and the 'battery saver on' light was on. I started to drive and the car was really sluggish almost to the point if I came to a complete stop it would shut down. I drover that way for about 2 miles and during that time I started to smell something burning. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the exterior and interior lights failed without warning. The contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and back on, all of the lights resumed normal function but the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle would only start after multiple attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 and stated that the parts needed were not available. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/09/15*lj…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 153 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 104 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 37,000 and 75,123 miles, with the median around 59,700. A quarter of owners report trouble before 37,000; a quarter make it past 75,123. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Dodge/Charger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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