Does the 2013 Dodge Charger Police have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Dodge Charger Police, the most recent reported on October 13, 2016 (Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Charger Police?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (5 complaints), followed by engine (2).

How many 2013 Dodge Charger Police complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Dodge Charger Police recalls and problems

1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Dodge Charger Police.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Dodge Charger Police recalls

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA campaign 16V739000 · reported October 13, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 74,811 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system5
Engine2
Electrical system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 20, 2019 · Fuel/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…

Mar 22, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles
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…

Feb 1, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 150,000 miles
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…

Jul 31, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 80,602 miles
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…

Jul 30, 2018 · Fuel/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…

Charger Police model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	1	4	0	0
2012	1	13	0	1
2013	1	7	0	0
2014	1	3	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2013 Dodge Charger Police have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Dodge Charger Police, the most recent reported on October 13, 2016 (Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Charger Police?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (5 complaints), followed by engine (2).
How many 2013 Dodge Charger Police complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 20, 2019.