general problems of the 2013 Dodge Charger

Ten problems related to service brakes 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.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2024

There’s a recall on 11 part on my vehicle.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2021

Engine shut off while driving on the street. My safety was at risk as cars behind me almost rear end me and just avoid me as I did not break myself . So I did not have break lights on because engine just shut off not yet made an appointment to have it check not yet , need it to be check by dealer no light no warnings at all.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2021

The abs module lights came on and is not functioning properly. I contacted the dealership and the part has been on back order for years. The abs light, traction, and brake light is on simultaneously. Subsequently my wheel is locked up causing my car to not move at all and brake pedal has no pressure.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v435000 (electrical system) and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of new carrollton (8100 annapolis rd, new carrollton, MD) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving 20 mph, the abs and vehicle traction control warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the battery saver mode indicator illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke emitting from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the alternator failed, which caused the smoke in the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle would be towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2016

I purchased this vehicle on 6/24/2016 (Friday) Monday l called and talk with kayla regarding the breaks she told me to come on Thursday 6/30/2016 to have the breaks repaired ok there mechanic never showed up, next appointment that Saturday it was changel to July 12,2016 l went and apparently there mechanic has another job but he works here certain days so cristina says well he's off from his other job he'll be here all day so I went early wait 2 hours never showed up, so she takes the car next door to japanes auto repair 8196 garden grove blvd, garden grove CA, 92844 where they told me it would take 3 hours there was know one fixing this car for 3 hours only one gentleman spoke english but after 3 hours l was told that the breaks and rotors was replaced l ask for a copy of the invoice l was told it had to be given to cristina, so l take my time and head home it seems ok my son picks me up from the hospital on 07/21/2016 around 2pm we were on the santa monica freeway heading east car seems to start shaking so we exit and get onto labrea Ave where we had to turn into on coming traffic to get into the gas station so we wouldn't be in the middle of the street, l had just had surgery, now I'm pist we had to sit to allow the motor to cool after about 45 min to an hour we had to drive with our hazzard lights on really slow to make it home once again l reached out to kca auto enterprise and nothing I'm afraid to drive this car, I'm afraid to have my family in this car passenger seatbelts doesn't stay connected, the motor shakes, the breaks constantly makes noise, and a burning smell l don't want this car I'm literally afraid to drive it fearing is it going to break down and cause an accident, there are 5 recalls that I just found out myself and the dealer never enclosed this to me l have no paperwork with any of this. I do not want this car it is not safe.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

After car is started and you put the car into gear the brake paddle becomes rock hard and the car will not stop. There are times where under normal braking everything is ok. Under hard braking the brakes will not stop the car.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Anti-lock brake system and stability control system control module has failed and replacement parts have been unavailable. (for over a year me dealer has said. ).

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake was depressed but the vehicle did not stop without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sg.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2014

My car still moves after placing Dodge Charger se VIN: 2c3cdxbg3dh518954 into park along with emergency parking brake then turning off motor. The car still moves on it's own, sometimes even after sitting over night. I start to open one of my doors and the car starts moving on it's own. All of this is done while being parked on "even surfaces", such as my driveway at home (stationary with motor off. Please help me someone. It's been doing this since I bought it off the showroom floor brand new. I am the first owner of this vehicle. Thank you. Laura fisher 254-291-4608.


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