Total Complaints
8 filings
DODGE CHARGER POLICE · model year
2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
8 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013DODGECHARGER POLICE carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 CHARGER POLICE is fuel/propulsion system with 5 filings, followed by engine (2) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2013 CHARGER POLICE, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
16V73900013/10/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Recent Complaints
20190620FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCATED UNDER REAR SEAT WILL LEAK FUEL INTO THE CAB, CAUSING A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING UP. GAS WILL ACTIVELY LEAK OUT FROM PRESSURIZATION AND FORM A PUDDLE OF GAS THAT SITS ON TOP OF PLASTIC MODULE. THIS WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FILLED UP WITH GAS AND LEAKS OUT WHETHER VEHICLE IS RUNNING OR NOT
20190322ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE RWD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE POLICE STATION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE MELTED WIRES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
20190322FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE RWD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE POLICE STATION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE MELTED WIRES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
20190201FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL TANK FOR A CRACK (OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN) EXAMINED THE FUEL PUMP. ON THE SIDE OF THE PUMP, INSIDE THE TANK, A BROWN HEATING MARK WAS FOUND IN THE ROOF OF THE PUMP, WHERE THE BLACK AND YELLOW WIRES PASS THROUGH THE BODY. THIS IN THE SAME LOCATION OF WHERE AT LEAST 6 OTHER VEHICLES HAD BURN THROUGH OF THE ROOF, ALLOWING FUEL TO ESCAPE UNDER THE BACK SEAT.
Mileage: 150,000
20180731FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE INSPECTING CARS, DISCOVERED HOW HOT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP WAS, UNIT 252. ON INSPECTION OF THE WIRING CONNECTION, FOUND SCORCHING IN THE CONNECTOR. ON 6 OTHER CARS THIS HAS RESULTED IN A PIN HOLE MELT THROUGH IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP ALLOWING GAS TO ESCAPE UNDER THE BACK SEAT. THIS IS THE NINTH SUCH VEHICLE IN 18 MONTHS, WITH US. *TT
Mileage: 80,602
20180730FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE WIRING HARNESS ABOVE THE FUEL PUMP BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO BEGIN MELTING A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK COVER WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE OUT OF THE TANK, UNDER THE BACK SEAT, THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN GAS WAS SMELLED IN THE UNIT, WE WILL CALL 255, AND FUEL WAS FOUND ON TOP OF THE UNIT UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK SEAT. WE THINK THIS FUEL LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A O-RING LEAK WHERE A FUEL LINE CONNECTS TO THE TOP OF THIS FILTER LOADED DEVICE/SENSOR. DOING DUE DILIGENCE, OUR MECHANIC CHECKED ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE FUEL PUMP BEHIND THE DRIVER SIDE AND FOUND INSIDE THE TANK AT THE WIRING HARNESS WHERE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION HAD BEEN HEATED AND HAD BEEN IN THE PROCESS OF MELTING A HOLE IN THIS COVER. THIS IS THE SEVENTH VEHICLE WE HAVE EXPERIANCED THIS MELTING EVENT ON. *TT
20170727ENGINE
COOLANT FAN IS COMING APART, GOING THRU RADIATOR. WE HAVE SEVERAL POLICE CHARGERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. OUR FLEET IS 2009 THRU 2015 MODELS. AT THIS TIME WE HAVE THIS PROBLEM ON A 2011 AND 2013. SURROUNDING AGENCIES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
Mileage: 85,000
20161213ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART UNTIL AFTER THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V739000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Mileage: 105,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE have?▼
The 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE?▼
Yes, the 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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