Most common 2013 Dodge Charger Police problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Charger Police complaints by model year
2013 Dodge Charger Police recalls (1)
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2013 Dodge Charger Police:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2013 Dodge Charger Police owners say
Fuel & 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Dodge Charger Police a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Charger Police?
The fuel & propulsion system — 5 complaints, 71% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Charger Police have?
There is 1 recall for the 2013 Dodge Charger Police, the most recent from October 13, 2016 (alternator/generator/regulator). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Charger Police problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 85,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.