Three problems related to starter 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.
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 shut the car off and waited about 15 minutes and restarted the car by using the push button and the message was gone, but once the car was put into drive the battery saver message came on and burning smell was back. . I had the car towed into the elgin Jeep Dodge dealership on a Friday night (about an hour after everything happened) and on Monday I was told that nothing showed up and that it was probably the alternator but since no error codes showed they can't do anything, even though there is a recall (#t36/ NHTSA 17v-435) for the alternator. They told me that I should take the car back and hope that it doesn't happen again and when the parts come in for the recall come back and get it fix then. I did contact fiat Chrysler automobiles (fca) to try and get it temporary fix but due to there being no error codes they will not fix anything. After researching this problem it seems to me that the fca will not fix anything until the car starts on fire. I drive about 40 miles a day on an expressway where speeds are about 60-70 mph, I don't feel safe that the alternator will just go and the car will stop. I feel that since there was a sign of issues that something should be fixed.
I recently took my car to the dealer to get check out because the wipers are constantly going while I am driving on high. The tech stated I need a ( multi function switch internal part #1jh93dx9al. ) which is located in the steering wheel. He stated the part is on a national back order and if I was to come pay for it. He dont have a eta when it will come. It could take months and months he stated. I call crystler recall hotline to get more in dept with help on getting this part, they told me the same thing, and to call back next Tuesday , five days from now to see if them and the dealer have a eta if the part is available. The wipers are wearing down, and my windshield is vibrating due to the fast motion of the wipers are going. I drive a 2hr round trip to work 5 to 6 days a week and the wear and tear is getting worse on my windshield. I ask the tech if there anyway he could by past it or pull the fuse, he stated no because the fuse controls the starter and other major components in the car. I dont know what to do, I need this part, I dont understand why is there not a recall on these cars if there is a national back order, this is my only transportation to get back to work. . I bought this car brand new with 10 miles on it in 2013. I take good are on the car. This part control just about everything in my steering wheel ( the tech stated). . If I dont never get this part, what can I do. I need my transportation. Please help me resolve this issue if you guys can.
Completed the recall on campaign 14v634000 , for the alternator. Less than 2 weeks later, driving on a two lane road, going 35mph, the vehicle looses all power. After getting it to a dealership, now informed that it is a bad starter. The issues with the car have been all electrical: door window button stopped working, air conditioning does not work (dealer is unable to figure out problem). These are significant electrical issues with a 2 year old vehicle.