2013 Dodge Challenger Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 104 9 fire 1 injury

“MY SON WAS DRIVING THIS CAR GOING BACK TO COLLEGE ON THE I 49. HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE TRUNK. HE STOPPED, OPENED THE TRUNK AND IT WAS ON FIRE. LUCKILY HE HAD A BOTTLE OF WATER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. IN THE PROCESS HE BURNT HIS HAND (MINOR BURN). HE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO SHOWED UP AND TOLD HIM THAT THE BATTERY OR WIRING HAD SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A BATTERY MELTDOWN AND A FIRE IN THE TRUNK. HIS CLOTHES AND SPEAKERS WERE BURNT. THE CAR IS NOW SITTING AT THE DODGE DEALERSHIP IN ALEXANDRIA LA. DODGE WAS CONTACTED AND SO FAR HAS DENIED ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS CAR IS ONE YEA…”
NHTSA complaint #10562316, 2014 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“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 WA…”
NHTSA complaint #11699878, 2025 · fire

“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 deal…”
NHTSA complaint #11610907, 2024 · fire

Engine 27 2 fire

“CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING IT THIS WAS 4 HOURS AFTER I PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP FOR GETTING THE TOURQUE CONVERTER FIXED. I THINK THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT CAUSED IT. I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT ONLY GOING 7-10 MPH. DALLAS PD DOESN'T COME OUT IF IT'S ON PRIVATE PROPERTY I AM STILL WAITING MY FIRE REPORT IN THE MAIL. I HAVE UNSURE CLAIM NUMBERS FROM 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE. (CHRYSTLER. NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE.)”
NHTSA complaint #10945284, 2016 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER PUMP HAD A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10781680, 2015 · fire

“* 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 i…”
NHTSA complaint #11698630, 2025

Air Bags 19 5 crash 4 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, SHIFTED INTO SPORT MODE AND ENGAGED THE POWER SHIFTER SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT THE POINT OF IMPACT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES AFTER THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY AND THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. BOTH PARTIES WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF INJURIES…”
NHTSA complaint #10564050, 2014 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH TO APPROACH AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED EXTENSIVELY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISING FROM THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT, AS WELL AS HEAD, NECK, BACK, AND BODILY PAINS. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. FIVE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF WARNER ROBINS (2817 WATSON BLVD, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088, (478) 387-2017) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T…”
NHTSA complaint #11189748, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INTERNAL INJURIES TO THE LUNGS, LOWER BACK, RIGHT KNEE, AND A CONCUSSION TO THE HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10906977, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Power Train 16 1 fire

“THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY FIRE WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN. MY 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER ONLY HAD 20,000 MILES ON IT, AND ALL SERVICE WAS DONE AS RECOMMENDED BY DODGE, AT A CERTIFIED SHOP. I REPORTED THE ISSUE TO DODGE, AND THEY DENIED ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECT, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY MODEL, BECAUSE OF KNOWN ISSUES REGARDING ALTERNATORS OVERHEATING, OR SHORT CIRCUITING, CAUSING THERMAL DIODE FATIGUE. THE CAR WAS CONSUMED BY FLAMES WITHIN MINUTES, AND WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE NOT…”
NHTSA complaint #11119487, 2018 · fire

“* 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 i…”
NHTSA complaint #11698630, 2025

“while turning onto another street transmisson went into neutral. car would`nt accelerate, almost reared by another car. Car is at dealership now, they say it needs new transmission. only has 70,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11546296, 2023

Steering 15 1 fire

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11022448, 2017 · fire

“Last week i face a serious issue with my Dodge Challenger v6 2013 steering, while im taking a U turn (20klm /25klm) without any warning lamp or message the steering becomes hard that I couldn’t turn it and i used both hands to turn and caused my car to go on the side walk with the front right wheel. Starting from that time every time i take u turn its hard and i need two hands to turn but right turn so smooth, i went to dealership they said probably you need to change steering rack and pinion. I refused as it’s expensive and it happen by it self.”
NHTSA complaint #11451639, 2022

“POWER STEERING JUST RANDOMLY GOES OUT. HAD DEALERSHIP CHECK IT OUT. THEY SAY THAT IT HAS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ON SEVERAL MOPAR VEHICLES. THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH MY PUMP, MODULE OR RACK. ALTERNATOR RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED SO WAS RULED OUT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!”
NHTSA complaint #11340057, 2020

Unknown Or Other 11 1 fire

“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 WA…”
NHTSA complaint #11699878, 2025 · fire

“Driving at speeds faster then speed limit cutting people off. Must be problem with vehicle or driver [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).””
NHTSA complaint #11467458, 2022

“TWICE WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY I WENT TO PASS A CAR AND WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MY CAR DID NOT ACCELERATES,SO I HURRIED AND GOT BACK BEHIND THE VEHICLE I WAS TRYING TO PASS, IT SCARED MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME.TODAY I WAS ON THE ON RAMP TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SPEED UP AND MY CAR DIDN'T ,THE RPM STAYED THE SAME AND NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON,IM GUESSING THAT TAKING IT TO GET CHECK WOULD NOT HELP BEING IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY WARNINGS CAME ON, AND I DON'T HAVE ANY WARRANTY AND I ONLY HAVE 57272 MILES ON CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #11376311, 2020

Service Brakes 8

“ABS light is on airbag light is on traction control won't come back on”
NHTSA complaint #11434737, 2021

“ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND MY VEHICLE STILL ROLLS. I CONTACTED STATELINE DODGE IN KANSAS CITY, MO. THEY ADVISED IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MY YEAR AND MODEL AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX ALSO THEY ADVISED THAT EVEN WITH THE FIX IT STILL MAY ROLL. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE LISTED DATE OF OCCURRENCE IS THE LAST DATE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50000 MILES AND THIS HAS BE HAPPENING FOR ABOUT THE FIVE OR SIX YEARS NOW. I DON'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE MUCH”
NHTSA complaint #11279734, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AND ALSO WHEN THE GEAR WAS PUT IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT REVERSE. THE ABS, THE ANTI TRACTION AND THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE B&B AUTOMOTIVE OF FAIRLESS HILLS DEALER (215-392-6326, 394 LINCOLN HWY, FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030) AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11144020, 2018

Structure 7 2 fire

“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 WA…”
NHTSA complaint #11699878, 2025 · fire

“THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY FIRE WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN. MY 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER ONLY HAD 20,000 MILES ON IT, AND ALL SERVICE WAS DONE AS RECOMMENDED BY DODGE, AT A CERTIFIED SHOP. I REPORTED THE ISSUE TO DODGE, AND THEY DENIED ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECT, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY MODEL, BECAUSE OF KNOWN ISSUES REGARDING ALTERNATORS OVERHEATING, OR SHORT CIRCUITING, CAUSING THERMAL DIODE FATIGUE. THE CAR WAS CONSUMED BY FLAMES WITHIN MINUTES, AND WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE NOT…”
NHTSA complaint #11119487, 2018 · fire

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11716732, 2026

Vehicle Speed Control 7 3 crash 3 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, SHIFTED INTO SPORT MODE AND ENGAGED THE POWER SHIFTER SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT THE POINT OF IMPACT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES AFTER THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY AND THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. BOTH PARTIES WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF INJURIES…”
NHTSA complaint #10564050, 2014 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“SAW LIGHT ON DASH (ETC MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT) AND NEXT MEMORY IS BEING AT HOSPITAL. DURING THE 60-90 SECONDS AFTER I SAW LIGHT WITNESSES WATCHED MY 2013 CHALLENGER R/T ACCELERATE UP TO HIGH 90S AND ULTIMATELY CRASH THROUGH FENCE AND INTO HOUSE. EDR SHOWS STEERING AT TRAFFIC CIRCLE BUT NO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT DURING LAST FIVE SECONDS. ENGINEERS SAY PROBABLE CAUSE IS MALFUNCTION IN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL AND POORLY DESIGNED BRAKE-THROTTLE OVERRIDE.”
NHTSA complaint #10855717, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10845793, 2015 · crash

Exterior Lighting 6 1 fire

“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 ERRONEOUSLY INCREASE SPEED AND DECREASE SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER RANDY MARION CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 601 GAITHER RD, STATESVILLE, NC 28625 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.…”
NHTSA complaint #11364117, 2018 · 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”
NHTSA complaint #11543757, 2023

“AUTOMATIC LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT IS A $800+ PART. I HAVE SEARCHED AND THERE ARE MANY DODGE OWNERS WITH DIFFERENT YEARS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DODGE RELATED ISSUE.”
NHTSA complaint #11089619, 2018

Fuel/Propulsion System 6

“I am reporting a defect condition in a 2013 Dodge Challenger that appears materially identical to the condition described in FCA Emissions Recall UB4 involving the evaporative emissions canister system. See: [XXX] . The vehicle experiences severe difficulty during refueling. Fuel pump nozzles repeatedly and continuously auto-shutoff during normal fueling attempts, preventing normal refueling operation. An independent mechanic diagnosed the issue as related to the evaporative emissions canister / EVAP system. After disconnecting the affected component/system, the vehicle immediately resumed n…”
NHTSA complaint #11738277, 2026

“At only 68,000 miles, my check engine light came on with code "P0456", which indicates that my Evaporative Emission System has a leak. These leaks lead to increased emissions and fuel loss. The solution is to replace the Emission System Integrity Monitor (ESIM). The life expectancy of this part is 150,000 miles. It should not leak at less than half its life expectancy. I contacted the local dealership and they reported that there isn't a recall on this part yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11652597, 2025

“FUEL LINK AT THE REAR ON LEFT; ODOR OF FUEL CONSUMES THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE REPORTED FROM MANY CHALLENGER AND CHARGER OWNERS!!!!!!! MECHANICS STATES ITS FAULTY FUEL TANK THAT LEAKS AND/OR SEALS ON FUEL PUMPS.”
NHTSA complaint #11316856, 2019

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 5

“I WAS DRIVING MY CAR LIKE NORMAL FOR THE PAST 2/12 YEARS. IT'S A 2013 CHALLENGER 5.70. MY CAR WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, BUT, THANK GOD I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR ANYONE. I RAN TESTS ON MY CAR BATTERY, IT'S GOOD. INTERESTING NOTE: I HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACE SIX MONTHS AGO ON A FACTORY RECALL. THE DODGE DEALER TOLD ME IT'S NOT THE ALTERNATOR, THOUGH REPLACED IT ANYWAY. THEY SAID IT'S THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ELECTRIC PROBLEM DUE TO A WIRE NOT COMMUNICATING TO THE BUS OR COMPUTER. (DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS I'M NOT A CAR GUY) HOWEVER, I ALSO OWN A 2006 CHRYSLER 300…”
NHTSA complaint #11289724, 2019

“TAKATA RECALL ENGINE STALLING GIVING CODE P0369 AND P0365 CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR BANK 1. VERY DANGEROUS AS CAR WILL STALL WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT NOTICE AND COULD LEAD TO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. TOOK IT TO SHOP TWICE SAME ISSUE..”
NHTSA complaint #11210014, 2019

“TRYING TO GET SOMEONE TO REPLACE ALTERNATOR FOR RECALL BEEN TRYING SINCE JULY. BUT BEEN TOLD NO REPLACEMENT PARTS. BY DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 8701 CHRSLYER DODGE JEEP ABERCORN STREET SAVANNH GA 31406 . IS THERE PARTS”
NHTSA complaint #11063811, 2017

Visibility/Wiper 5

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INADVERTENTLY ROLLED DOWN AND BACK UP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. CERRITOS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (18803 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 402-5335) PLANNED TO REPAIR THE DOOR LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11183271, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW OPENED AND CLOSED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM DEALER, (555 SUNRISE HWY, WEST ISLIP, NY 11795, (631) 422-0123) WHERE THE DOOR LATCH MODULE WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO GO THROUGH THE TRUNK TO DISCONNECT TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11300643, 2017

“TL* 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11015657, 2017

Seats 4 1 injury

“BEARINGS STARTED FALLING OUT, WHICH ALLOWS THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. WITHOUT THESE BEARINGS THE SEAT WILL NO LONGER SLIDE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, WHEN AN ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FORWARD FOR NO REASON, OR WHEN I ACCELERATE THE SEAT WILL SLIDE BACKWARDS. MY MOM'S KNEES WERE DAMAGED DURING A MINOR COLLISION BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SHE IS IN HER 80'S. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND MAY THRUST SOMEONE FORWARD DURING AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AS I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND THIS WAS DURING A RIGHT TURN AT A TRAFFIC SIGNA…”
NHTSA complaint #11363554, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

“AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTS AND RENDERS THE AIRBAG SYSTEM USELESS DUE TO THE MALFUNCTIONING SWITCH IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE”
NHTSA complaint #11091038, 2018

“PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER: SOME ROLLER BEARINGS CAME OUT OF THE SLIDING TRACKS CAUSING THE SEAT TO BE LOOSE AND NOT COMPLETELY LOCK IN PLACE, PRESENTING A SAFETY ISSUE.”
NHTSA complaint #11012440, 2017

Seat Belts 3

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11319731, 2020

“MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH AND THE ENGINE HAS A PRETTY DISTINCT TICK AND I HAVE READ A LOT OF 5.7 HEMI ENGINES HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM”
NHTSA complaint #11268217, 2019

“MY SEAT BELTS IN FRONT SEAT GETS STUCK SO WE'RE UNABLE TO GET OUT WITHOUT PULLING WITH FORCE AND NOW CAN'T EVEN FASTEN SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT DOESN'T EVEN ALARM EVEN THOSE SEAT BELT ISN'T FASTENED”
NHTSA complaint #11111027, 2018

Visibility 3

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11329192, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY GO DOWN AND UP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE BATTERY BOOSTER CABLES TO START THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE WINDOW FAILURE WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARLOCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF TUSCALOOSA (550 SKYLAND BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE…”
NHTSA complaint #11092176, 2018

“MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 7,000 MILES AND I'VE NOTICE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF SMALL CHIPS. I'M WONDERING IF THE WINDSHIELD IS DEFECTIVE AND WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF SOMETHING LARGER HITS THE GLASS WILL IT BREAK EASIER. I DRIVE THE SAME WAY TO WORK AND MY OTHER VEHICLE WHICH HAS 40,000 DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THIS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10617911, 2014

Tires 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT MXM4 TIRES, SIZE: P235/55/R18 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS ON THE THREADS OF ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED AND STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873940, 2016

“2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. VEHICLE MALFUNCTION/COMPUTER SHUTDOWN. CAR COMPUTER SYSTEMS CUT OFF LEADING TO HAVING NO POWER AND NO OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. CAUSING TO BE UNSAFE ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT NOVEMBER 2014 AND THE PART IS STILL UNAVAILABLE. I VISIT THE DEALERSHIP AND THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATING THAT NO PARTS HAVE BEEN.SHIPPED TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE A FULL REFUND FOR MY DAMAGES, LOSS WAGES AND STRESS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10715045, 2014

Wheels 2

“Skid control not engaged but lamp is illuminated. Available for inspection. Risk of skid/lose of control of vehicle. No confirmation by dealer or service center. No inspection performed. No other symptoms prior to failure. First incident approx. 3 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11496279, 2022

“I BOUGHT A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER RT CLASSIC NEW IN MAY OF 2013 IN NAMPA, IDAHO. THE CAR CAME WITH 245/45ZR20 GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR TIRES. LAST SUMMER, WE HAD ONE TIRE REPLACED DUE TO A NAIL IN THE SIDEWALL WITH THE SAME GOODYEAR TIRE (ALTHOUGH IT HAD A YEAR NEWER MANUFACTURED DATE CODE). THE OTHER 3 TIRES WERE STILL ORIGINAL. THE CAR IS NOW A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS OLD. THERE WERE ONLY 20K MILES ON THE CAR AND TIRES WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND STORED INSIDE. THE TIRES HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PRESSURES LESS THAN 32 POUNDS OF AIR IN THEM (DUE TO SENSORS MONITORING THE…”
NHTSA complaint #10788258, 2015

Equipment 1

“2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. VEHICLE MALFUNCTION/COMPUTER SHUTDOWN. CAR COMPUTER SYSTEMS CUT OFF LEADING TO HAVING NO POWER AND NO OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. CAUSING TO BE UNSAFE ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT NOVEMBER 2014 AND THE PART IS STILL UNAVAILABLE. I VISIT THE DEALERSHIP AND THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATING THAT NO PARTS HAVE BEEN.SHIPPED TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE A FULL REFUND FOR MY DAMAGES, LOSS WAGES AND STRESS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10715045, 2014

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW ROLLED UP AND DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER REPAIR FOR THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S WINDOW TO ROLL UP AND DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,776.”
NHTSA complaint #10986290, 2017