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2013 Dodge Challenger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 179 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Dodge Challenger

The 2013 Dodge Challenger is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
179
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
10 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Dodge Challenger (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V018000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V435000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V021000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V103000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V634000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Dodge Challenger

Based on 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
96
Power Train
16
Steering
15
Air Bags
12
Fuel/propulsion System
6
Unknown Or Other
6
Engine
5
Vehicle Speed Control
3
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Dodge Challenger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 298 complaints 2011 191 complaints 2012 253 complaints 2013 179 complaints 2014 146 complaints 2015 126 complaints 2016 78 complaints 2017 49 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Dodge Challenger

Is the 2013 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Dodge Challenger has 5 recalls and 179 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have?
The 2013 Dodge Challenger has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Dodge Challenger are: Electrical System, Power Train, Steering, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Dodge Challenger safe to buy?
The 2013 Dodge Challenger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Challenger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Challenger are: 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.