78 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2013 Charger.
It won't start you have to get a boost just put a new start alternator and a battery the car is there still having problems are cranking up.
While driving my battery light come on. That is due to alternator malfunction. The first time it happen all my electrical devices where going on and off. And my steering wheel locked and unlocked due to being a electronic steering. What I did I tried to pull over and stop at a safe place and waiting and the vehicle when back to normal mode except the battery light stayed on and the message in my cluster that said "battery safe mode". So I went back home and checked the voltage on my battery that read 11. 8 to 12. 3. So I took it to the dealer for the recall of the alternator. The dealer replaced it and said it's ok now. I took it home and on the way home it happen again and I took it back to the dealer and got it checked. And they said they found corrosion the the signal plug of the alternator. They cleaned it and said it ok now. A week passed by and it happen again all electrical started to turn on and off including the steering locking up and the battery light came on. And I took it back again to the dealer. And now they said they have to charge me to diagnose the issue if it's not the alternator. Charging system is not part of the alternator and they charge for that issue. Isn't the charging system part of the alternator like the voltage regulator that is in the pcm? if that is a bad component and making the alternator malfunction it's a problem for not making any current. All this happen in motion on street and on highway. All this started on June 3 2020 till now June 25 2020.
A recall for an alternator on my vehicle is said to be fixed but the alternator on my car doesn't match with the alternator replacement in the recall letter. I currently am having electrical issues needed to know if my alternator was fixed and with the correct part.
P60 recall: yesterday, my husband was driving our 2013 Dodge Charger when the battery like came on. Nothing else happened then, but about 15 seconds later - - everything on the dash started flashing, the windshield wipers came on, the car started to jerk and then everything died. He managed to coast into our driveway - luckily was headed home from work and only doing 20mph. No warning - no nothing. Just all of a sudden - entire system failure. No power steering or anything. Kind of a electrical smell in the car. At first, we thought that maybe the battery was loose or something or bad ground. Checked that. Tried jumping - terminals started smoking. Did a search and found out that our VIN is showing an unrepaired p60 recall. Called the dealership this morning - now being told that it may be the p60 recall, but we can't know until we get it to the dealership - who - coincidentally has no appointments available for a week, does not provide loaner cars (or free rental), and may or may not cover the towing. I then contacted Dodge and was told that it could be the recall, but they do not provide rentals or loaners. What? so - - they know that this is an issue in 1/2 a million vehicles, but they accept no responsibility for it other than to switch the part out? very poor customer service on Dodge's part and I will be pursuing this further, once we have confirmed that the part number on the alternator is the correct part number for the recall. I am not waiting to get it up there for them to mysteriously lose the part or even better - pretend that it isn't the right part number. I am feeling very untrusting of Dodge right now!.
Vehicle screen dash flash white off and on and car shut down and wouldn't crank for about 30-45 minutes. Is there a recall on the alternators? the "etc" light also came on.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. When the contact purchased the vehicle, there was a recall regarding the alternator for which the contact was informed the vehicle had already been repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the engine would rev; however, the vehicle failed to start. Interstate Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram fiat (located at 701 constitution dr, west monroe, la 71292, 318-387-2665) diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced, the wires may need to be replaced, or the sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the repair was already deemed completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact received a NHTSA recall letter number: 17v-435000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer rockland Chrysler Jeep Dodge 60 NY-304, nanuet, NY 10954 (845) 627-3700 to have the recall repairs done on the alternator when the dealer discovered that the battery was damaged and needed to be fixed as well. The dealer wanted to charge for the battery claiming it was not covered under the recall but contact stated that the problem was caused by the faulty alternator. The manufacturer stated that they will possibly reimburse the contact for the battery and car rental that the contact was charged for. The contact called the dealer back and told the dealer to fix the battery. When the contact came in to retrieve the vehicle the dealer gave him a bill for more then he was quoted to fix the battery. There was an additional charge for diagnostic test and installation of the battery. The contact still waiting to hear back form the dealer to see if they will remedy the extra charge and won't release the vehicle until the contact pays the extra charge. The failure mileage was 86,000. Tf.
2013 Dodge Charger. Consumer writes in regards to alternator safety recall.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) in November of 2017. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that a temporary remedy would be provided because parts were not available to complete the recall. The recall repair was previously performed one month ago and a different alternator was installed in the vehicle. While driving 45 mph, smoke appeared from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to griffis motors, inc. In philadelphia, ms 39350, (601) 365-2228, where the contact was informed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 150,000.
When I turned the front passenger side heated seat on I was getting a strong electrical burning smell. Never happened before but car recently had the recalled alternator replaced.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and the contact was unable to get the vehicle to restart. The "battery saver mode" indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to dick poe Dodge (1363 airway blvd in el paso, TX) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
~tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram tampa (9207 e adamo dr, tampa, FL) replaced the alternator. The technician informed the contact that it was not the remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system), but was an intermittent repair. The failure recurred. The contact communicated with the dealer again and was informed that the VIN was removed from the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,208.
I noticed that my lights were dimming as I am driving regularly so. While wating on the new alternator to come in so that I can be get this problem fixed since April 2017. The alternator drained my battery. Dodge would not replace the battery so I went and purchased on a few days later while the Charger sat for 3 days with no power. Once I put the new battery in the everything came back on so I took the car out for a drive and in just under 5 min smoke was coming from my hood. Pulled over to an auto parts store to get some help and the alternator starts sparking and once I was able to pull the battery out for it to stop pulling power the people at the parts store told me that this car is unsafe to drive and I agree. I sent it back to the dealership and I have it back now but I'm afraid to drive this thing with my girl and our kids can you help. I just got out of the military and I'm driving a car that I feel is unsafe with 6 recalls two of them being the alternator.
Alternator recall on my 2013 Dodge Charger. Parts unavailable for years. No communication from Dodge.
Alternator recall. Engine interiors lights flash while off, car intermittently will go off. Power steering not available. Chrysler mechanics would not look into my power steering issues. Told me my alternator is fine. I do not feel my alternator is fine and want it replaced. I do not feel safe driving with my children.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving 35 mph, a burning odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. Directly afterward, the abs, battery, and traction control off indicators illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle entered into battery save mode and the air conditioner and radio were disengaged. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the battery save mode indicator illuminated again. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw a cloud of white smoke and small flames around wires connected to the alternator. The contact entered the vehicle to turn it off and the flames extinguished independently. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator failed to charge to the battery. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to capital Dodge (1520 w main st, willimantic, CT 06226, phone number: (860) 423-4516) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The parts were not available to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could be repaired at his expense, but reimbursement would not be guaranteed. The manufacturer stated that the contact needed to fill out all the paperwork for consideration for reimbursement, which was not guaranteed. The approximate failure mileage was 59,700.
Nhtsa recall number 17v-435 announced (6/9/2017) the alternator may experience diode thermal fatigue failure due to cyclical loads induced by electro-hydraulic power steering. Attempts to arrange addressing this recall with Dodge dealerships in port jervis (port jervis auto mall & manhattan Jeep Chrysler Dodge) in September and October 2017 both were unsuccessful, with both dealerships indicating they were not being supplied with the replacement alternators by Dodge, and therefore could not carry out the recall service. Port jervis auto mall said that I could purchase the replacement alternator and pay for the service to replace it, submit the receipts to Dodge, but that they could not guarantee that Dodge would reimburse if done this way. I have learned that failure of this diode and the alternator while driving could result in the electrical system shutting down, losing power steering and brakes, with high danger of causing an accident. Why is Dodge not addressing this very dangerous situation?.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle stall without warning, took the car to the dealership and been told that recall p60 is only for 160 am alternator and my is 180 but the same problem happen to my car.
Alternator bad in car need to expand recall list on VIN number. Car start smelling like burning then died on highway in front of dusty collision pocola ok. Dusty owner of business and license auto repair place stated my alternator was bad. That me and my down syndrome son was lucky.
The car's electrical systems, including abs, power steering, electronic stability and dashboard gauges, as well as ac and radio, suddenly cut out during driving. This was followed by the alternator catching fire. This occurred while driving on a city street (in motion). The fire was quickly extinguished with a bottle of water, but some plastic/wiring was burned.
When driving I could hear a noise which I thought was the transmission them I could smell a faint smell of burning plastic. Then the battery saver light came on. I called the dealer and they told me to bring it in. Never made it. Got about 2 miles and abs light came on and traction control light came on. The brakes would engage on their on their own finally the car started to stall and coasted to a stop. When stopped the windshield wipers were running slowly. Had to have the car towed to dealer at my cost. They said alternator was burned up and it also burned up the battery. Extended warranty will pay for alternator but not the battery. Car has 43000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving 10 mph, the contact heard a whining noise and the abs, traction, and battery saver indicators illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle home at a slow rate of speed. While pulling into the driveway, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact parked, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw smoke. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called the dealer (larry h. Miller Dodge ram havana, 2727 s havana st, denver, CO 80014 (720) 907-1243) to inquire about an alternator recall because his previous Dodge Charger was included in a recall for the alternator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,900.
The car was shut down for 1 1/2 hours and sitting in a parking lot with nothing running or on. When the car was started as normal, there was an odd sound coming from under the hood. I popped the hood and noticed smoke coming from the alternator. I shut the car down and black smoke was coming from the alternator. I heard popping and sizzling coming from the alternator.
I was driving from tulsa to joplin when the battery saver light came on. Shortly after I lost all digital gauges and power steering. Car shut off and became hard to control. I was in left lane on interstate with tractor trailers in the right lane, car slowed to around 10 miles an hour as I tried to get across right lane onto shoulder. Car in right lane would not move and almost caused accident. Was able to get car to shoulder. Original alternator failed at 130,000 miles. Dodge wanted over 600 dollars to replace and said the original recall did not effect my model. Purchased a second alternator from autozone but it was dead out of the box. Third alternator lasted from September 2016 to July 2017. Installed fourth alternator on 7/15/2017 but diagnostics shows the regulator is failing. Autozone is telling me that Dodge has other issues causing failure. Problem I have is Dodge would not replace the original alternator as it was not included in recall.
Intermittent electrical problems such as the windshield wipers coming on, heater turning on, gauges blinking on and off, failure to start and stalling while driving. I assumed the alternator was bad so I attempted to drive it to my local repair shop and the vehicle died in the driveway. I had to have it towed to an automotive shop. They told me that the battery was fried and they would have to replace it to diagnose the vehicle. As soon as a new battery was installed it immediately fried that battery and they said that the alternator was generating heat and beginning to smoke. They told me that there was a major electrical short that they could not diagnose and sent it to a Dodge dealership for diagnosis. This particular VIN number is not under the current recall but all of the symptoms the car was having is exactly what is described in the recall notice.
While driving my car in a residential area it started making a whining noise, I immediately pulled over. I exited the vehicle noticing smoke rising from under my hood. It looked like my alternator is what was smoking and putting out a lot of heat. I waited a few minutes hoping it would cool down. I noticed the smoke was getting worst as well as the heat coming from the engine area. I then heard a cracking noise coming from the alternator. It sounded like electricity snapping. I then disconnected the battery and immediately the snapping stopped. After approximately 5 more mins the smoking stopped. I saw that there is a recall for the alternator in my make and year, but when I type in my VIN number it doesn't show the recall for my vehicle. Ive reached out to my Dodge dealership, they told me my car doesn't have the recall for the alternator. Could they have made a mistake?.
I was driving down street alternator failed without warning,which in turn made car come to a complete stop with total lost of power. I had car towed to antioch Chrysler which cost me $1300 for alternator ,battery labor.
Fca recall t36/NHTSA 17v-435 notified six (6) months ago regarding alternator diode thermal fatigue which may result in alternator failure while driving and causing a risk of crash. Also, may develop a resistive short circuit that can result in heat, smoke and/or fire originating within the alternator. As of 01/09/2018, I fortunately have not experienced a problem. The manufacturer states they do not have the parts to resolve the problem. I am of the opinion they have no intention of resolving the problem. If they wait long enough, we will forget about this recall. Would the NHTSA please intercede regarding this matter?.
While my wife was driving our 2013 Dodge Charger on the highway at 65 mph the dash board started acting strangely and the windshield wipers came on. Before the vehicle could be brought to a stop it lost all power and control including the ability to steer the vehicle. The problem was diagnosed as a short in the alternator that also defected the battery. I was told by the Chrysler customer service that my vehicle was not included in a recall that identifies these same symptoms, and that there was nothing more I could do going forward when I requested to speak with a case manager investigating these cases.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that within a week of owning the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise heard near the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (riverland Chrysler Dodge Jeep, 601 belle terre blvd, laplace, la 70068, (985) 652-9600) more than twice and they had been unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The dealer had completed three unknown recalls prior to the motor turned on and hot air entered the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The dealer replaced the alternator assembly but the contact was unable to determine if the recall repair remedies may have caused additional failures. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving, the battery warning indicator illuminated. Within seconds, the instrument panel lighting dimmed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder and observed smoke under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator overcharged and caused the battery to fail. The vehicle was repaired and the alternator and battery were replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v739000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 70,698.
The denso alternator caught on fire smoke was real bad and it burnt the battery up the battery was so hot you could not get it out with your bare hands. Its a denso 421000-7040 with a 180 amp alternator. The car has 70,698 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. When the vehicle was started, the "battery saver mode" warning message illuminated. The vehicle was driven approximately two miles and the abs and esc warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed smoke emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to an oil change place and, when the hood was opened, more smoke emerged. The mechanic diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,300.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the alternator failed and burned the battery while driving highway speeds. The vehicle was towed to chapman Dodge Jeep, horsham PA, 19044 (215-443-5800), where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and caused the battery to burn. The vehicle was repaired and the alternator and battery were replaced. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and the recall did not include the one hundred eighty amp alternators. The failure mileage was 29,419.