general problems of the 2013 Dodge Challenger - part 1

Driver & passenger door windows on many 2010-2017 Dodge Challengers activate repeatedly on their own during driving and after ignition is turned off causing the battery to completely drain overnight & sometimes after only one or two hours after the ignition is turned off. There was a TSB#23-039-11. This TSB does not apply to my 2013 Challenger. Parts are extremely expensive and the car leaves me stranded if parked only a couple of hours. During driving the cycling down and up causes danger as it appears the door wants to open on its own and making us have to pull over several times until we figured out it was doing it on its own as if it was haunted. No warning lights on my 2013 Challenger. Mechanics checked it after having 2 brand new batteries drain overnight. Batteries are approximately $200. 00. Dealer will only say the door latch mechanism needs replacing at approximately $480. 00. Parts cost approx. $190. 00.

On Saturday 1:20am 11/15/25 driving 27 miles from distance vehicle started to malfunction electrically with internal lights quickly power outages on and off interior lightin. Dim headlights, or issues with electrical components. 11/15/25 a vehicle fire occurred, and preliminary investigations suggest a battery malfunction as the probable cause. The malfunction led to an uncontrolled thermal event within the battery system, rapidly escalating into a fire that engulfed the vehicle. Further analysis is underway to determine the specific nature of the battery failure and contributing factors. No warning advisory on the preliminary occurrence it escalated from flashing on and off lights and stereo to a stiff steering wheel and vehicle complete shutdown and rapidly smoke coming from the interior of the trunk and fire started consuming the rear end of the trunk and vehicle. This was a very devastating and overwhelming tragedy it happened within 15 minutes timeframe and firedepartment arrived within five minutes into the concerning fire it also took around around a hour for the fireman to put out the fire from the trunk of the vehicle.

* the ignition switch failed to release the key fob. I brought the car home after completing some repairs and sending the car through emissions testing to renew the plates. I made numerous attempts turning the car on and off and trying to get the key fob out of the ignition. The ignition off position would flash accessories the same as the accessory position. I was concerned to leave the car as there maybe a short that would draw down the battery or worse ? I locked the doors and left the key fob in the ignition. * yes- available for inspection. * safety issue was is there an electrical issue that would start the car on fire ? * the diagnosis was done by my performance and high end mechanic's shop. The battery in the key bob was changed while being stuck in the ignition to see if a low powered battery was failing to send a signal. No changes. The shop did inform me later in the day that they forced the fob to the left and was able to extract it from the ignition switch. * yes, inspected and review by my trusted mechanics shop. * no signs prior to the attempted removal of the key bof at the finish of returning to my home.

When I start the car, it shuts off if I pushed the button to restart it, sounds like it’s double starting itself the only way that I can make it stop is by continuously hitting the button. The only way that I can restart. The car is if I open the driver‘s door, then hit the button to completely cut off the car shut the door hit the button again then the car will start. It’s like I have to reset it. It does it often has been for years when I take it to the mechanics or dealership they tell me to bring it up there when it’s doing it. That’s the only way that they can find out what the issue is, after this happens I’ll take it to the dealership and they find nothing they request for me to bring it when is doing that, but I never know when it’s going to happen until it does, but it doesn’t happen at the dealership. I have google this issue other Challengers are having this issue but again it can never be resolved because it doesn’t happen when you take it to the dealership I believe eventually this will mess up the engine or starter below is asking for a date this incident occurred it started in 2015 when I purchased the car this will happen here or there not that often but it is continuously a problem, over the years and getting worse.

The vehicle is available for inspection. The issue caused a fire under my carport and within 30 feet of a neighbor's house. The car is immobile and still at the location of the incident, it has not been reproduced or inspected. There were no warning lamps at the time of the incident. The electrical system seemed to have several issues over the past years. The passenger side tail light would burn out at least twice a year. The driver's side window would go up and down when the car was off and ran out of battery. The vehicle would allow the key fob to be locked in the car. I took it to the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause. Most recently what a mechanic thought was the starter failed twice in less than six months. Last month, I went to start the car, and it started and then turned off. I heard a pop and crackling sound, and the trunk battery was on fire.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abs light is on airbag light is on traction control won't come back on.

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.

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.

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. 00 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.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge challeger. The contact stated that the driver's Smart window failed, the windown rolls down inpendently, the window rolled down a quarter inch and caused the battery to drain and caused the contact to be unable to enter the vehicle. The contact had to take the vehicle remote apart to be able to unlock the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and ram deler 2200 pine island road cape coral, florida, 33909 phone (239)-308-4731. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised tha the assembly Smart motor may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure milege was 50,000. Li.

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!.

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

Driver side Smart window opens and closes every 30 sec. Runs battery down overnight.

Tl 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.

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.

I have a 2013 Dodge Challenger with 45,000 miles and the driver window goes up and down by itself once the car is powered off. It is only supposed to do that when you open and close the door. Why does Dodge not have a recall on this issue? it causes my battery to go down overnight.

The " Smart window" door latch drains the battery when parked over night and you have to jump start it every morning or every time you shut it off. I replaced the latch and it's still doing it.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While operating the window switch, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart and the contact mentioned that the vehicle needed to be recharged. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Oct. 30,2018 wile making a 15 mph. Left turn on to las vegas blvd. In my 2013dodge Challenger sxt. I experienced the car shutting off and loss of all power I decided to let the car cost to a stop however instead of the car stopping it julted forward and turned back on. Went 300 ft. And made another left turn again the car shut off . This time it did not turn on. No warring light ever appeared. Now 2 hours latter the car cranks but will not turn over. System says "ok". Absolutly no warring lights are on.

In October 2018, I went to your dealership (planet Ford) located in humble texas. I purchase (debit card) two vehicles off of the lot. I purchased a Dodge Challenger 2019 (hemi v8 rt), and Chevrolet tahoe 2007. I was told that the Dodge Challenger since it had less than 50,000 miles had a bumper to bumper coverage still with Dodge. I started having mechanical problems with the Dodge Challenger. I spoke with steward (who sold me the extended warranty) at planet Ford in humble, texas and was told to take it to texan Dodge. I was told that the vehicle had multiple engine problems and it would require another engine to be put into the car. In December, I picked the car up and had to pay $160. 00 deductible. I lost time from work, and ended up being fired. In December 2018, the vehicle suffered a throttle problem. Again, I had to pay $ 114. 00 deductible after the vehicle was released (after a week). Now, January 2019, I have an oil leak. I went into texan Dodge and spoke to mrs. Sheffie (after calling her multiple times), and she told me that I might have to pay another deductible and that the car had prior issues when I bought the vehicle. I told her that the vehicle had a new engine that texan Dodge (their dealership) put in and also worked on the faulty throttle in 2018. She told me that she want sure if planet Ford (with the extended warranty) would cover the oil leak. I also found out that a prior claim was put on the vehicle before I purchased the vehicle in October 2018. Not only am I getting the run around, but I know that according to the prior insurance claim that was put on the vehicle that planet Ford was aware of the damages to the vehicle. I also paid 2 times for deductibles and now the vehicle still has an oil leak. Thank you.

Tl- 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 erroniously increase speed and decrease speed. The vehicle was was taken to the local dealer randy marion Chrysler located at 601 gaither rd, statesville, nc 28625 who diagnosed that the wheel sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehcile was repaired. Also after shiftching to the park position and pressing the stop button the engine would not immediatley shut off. The cause of the failre was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Jft.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the front driver side and front passenger side windows was operating independently while the vehicle was off. The contact mentioned that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to operate. In addition, the vehicle needed a jump every time attempting to start due to the windows was draining the battery. The vehicle was taken to a carlock Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of tuscaloosa at 550 skyland blvd e, tuscaloosa, al 35405 where they failed to give a diagnostic test however, informed the contact that there was no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 100,466. Ak.

Door Smart glass self cycling and/or battery drain when my 2013 Dodge Challenger is parked and ignition key off, I am experiencing condition where the door Smart glass feature cycles on its own leading which to battery drain. This have been happening since purchasing the. I have been jumping it off and recharging the battery. This is the second battery that I have purchased. To have the issue repaired , the service will cost me over $700. 00 to replace both doors latch/switch.

While driving on the highway, multiple lights began to flash across the dashboard. The odometer moved freely back and forth without giving an accurate measurement of speed. (video too large to upload).

The Smart glass which is caused by the door latch in the vehicle will malfunction and while the vehicle is off will cycle up and down causing the windows to go up and down and causes battery to drain while parked and driving refer to 2011-12 Dodge Challenger Smart glass recall.

Takata recall windows on driver side keeps clicking makeing the window go up and down with the car not running or the keys not in the car which cause the car to completely shut off so I had the car towed to the shop which was Dodge Jeep off of 10th and shadeland last year this time and now the problem is back again they kept my car almost three week and then I pick the car back up and the problem was still there and I was charge 700. 00 for a problem that is still not fixed and also the door is hard to open also very heavy.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving 40 mph, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The contact stopped the windshield wipers by removing the fuse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (efird Chrysler Jeep Dodge located at 1711 w lucas st, florence, SC 29501; (843) 669-1881) where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 64,131.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the push button start failed to function properly. The contact had to use the remote to start the vehicle. In addition, the manufacturer had not supplied the repair parts to the dealer within a reasonable time frame, so the contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The dealer (cronic Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram, 2515 n expressway, griffin, GA 30223, (770) 227-4271) indicated that the contact was placed on a waiting list. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

On this date 7/3/17 my husband and daughter were visiting the library when our vehicle stalled. Thankfully they were in a safe location and had just parked. Prior to leaving the house my husband noticed a whistling sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. After the car stalles the vehicle was towed to our home. It was later identified that the alteenator has gone out. It was replaced. Now mpving forward to 9/6/2017 my husband and I recieve a recall notice in the mail from NHTSA stating in bold print and great detail that prompt action to repair this vehicle is needed. The recall notice also gave direction on how the dealer and NHTSA must rectify the situation in a timely manner. Action on our end was taken and my husband took the risk of driving the vehicle to a dealer sure that the issue would ve rectified. Now the part to remedy this recall is currently unavailable and no accomadation on either NHTSA or any Dodge dealerahip has been given to my family. This is risking a vehicle being driven on a road that was stated in bold print detailing the severity of the issue and the risk of injury and crash. Yet noone is concerned about the saftey of its customers. All that is veing asked is that a rental vehicle be accomatated until the recall is fixed. The recall states the vehicle must be repaired yet how am I suppose to continue on with getting my children to and from school and my husband and self to work. I am extremely concerned and upset that nothing is veing dobe to ensure the saftey and lives of your customers. Your taking the risk of injury with a unsafe vehicle on the road. And would greatly appreciate promt attention on this matter.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact received an interim notice and a second recall notice concerning NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The dealer (klement Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram, 500 us-287, decatur, TX 76234, (940) 627-6700) was contacted months ago and was unable to determine when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and repair parts. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the remedy and repair part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.