2013 Dodge Charger: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TN

A few weeks ago I was traveling on unfamiliar curvy roads. It had recently rained. I fishtailed going through the curve, and my breaks locked up. Not long after I had the famous “Christmas Tree Lights” on my dash which are the ABS, Break, and FCW. Went to Advance Auto Parts to check code, and it was C2200-49. Took to dealership and paid $200+ to learn the same. They quoted $1955 alone for the ABS Control Module because the part was discontinued by Mopar in 2025. Took to an independent shop for a recheck, and they confirmed they could not fix it because they couldn’t guarantee an added part would work since they were discontinued. I haven’t driven the vehicle for a month, and I’m wary of buying a remanufactured part on eBay. I researched and found the code is a processor failure pandemic on 2011-2014 models, and there was a massive national level backorder even before the part was discontinued. Mopar & Dodge need to make this right with a safety recall. My research shows it is unsafe to drive! Please help!! A recall was issued for Dodge Ram Trucks! 2013 Dodge Charger SXT with adaptive cruise control should be added. Thank you for your time!

Filed Jul 23, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA

The abs module lights came on and is not functioning properly. I contacted the dealership and the part has been on back order for years. The abs light, traction, and brake light is on simultaneously. Subsequently my wheel is locked up causing my car to not move at all and brake pedal has no pressure.

Filed Jun 29, 2022 · Steering · AL

Intermittent disabling of the steering system resulting in multiple lights (abs, etc.) and steering locking up with the car in gear with no prior indication of an issue and no warning light or message prior to failure then today this happened along with delayed start and the power steering system fail message presented so g with the car steering locking up and the car becoming immovable while in gear. This followed by the car not starting at all and remaining immovable requiring a rollback tow.

Filed Oct 5, 2020 · Electrical · 160 miles · GA

While driving dash starts blonking and several issues appeared. Stearing, traction control light, service key, ABS, and others that I can't remember however showing 7 different codes p0133, u0101 u1110 u1120 I don't remember all of it. Reset computer and drive about 200 miles and same not sure what is wrong.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Brakes · TX

The ABS light came on I took it to mr tire on 09/13/2019 to fix the problem and they said there machine to read the ABS lights could not read it they disconnected it can I get a bag it read it said the left rear tire was having problems they connected back couldn't read it again it said it was fine but the ABS light will not come off still on they did not charge me because they couldn't figure it out because the machine kept on saying they couldn't read it then it read it and when they tried to clear codes they couldn't so they think it is a recall problem the light is still on I took it to a autozone before I took it to mr tire but they couldn't read the sensors to and nothing came up on there's machines not reading the ABS sensors. I don't know what to do any more about this ABS like I'm scared that my brakes are going to lock on me and it will cause me to have a accident. This has been going on for about 2months know I kept taking it to different-autozone and o'reillys to get it checked and it always says nothing comes up on there end but the ABS light is still on I want to know if there is a recall on the ABS

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · OH

First the ABS lights came in then the traction control light came on took it to the delearship and had it repaired now its doing it again. Drive down the road at any speed the traction control light comes on.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · GA

The car has no get up and go! There are millions complaints about this! Driving the car will go in d1 by itself! Car runs rough at times and good at times ... I took the car to dodge several times ABS they keep saying nothing is wrong

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Electrical · 105,435 miles · FL

My car will not start with the remote or bush button. And 3 weeks ago.I was driving my car and the ABS service light came on and the battery light came on and some other symbol came on. I drove the car home stopped it. Turned motor off. Waited started car again and all sorts of lights came on and off then the service ABS warning light came back on again and the battery light . Taking off the battery negative terminal would reset ecu. 1 week later I am driving to the store and light came on saying that the engine was overheating. Now as I was driving home the needle started to go back down and the light turned off. When I got home I checked my coolant level and it was just fine. So why did it do this? Another thing now just last night, nov 11th, saturday night, I went out to the garage to start my car and it would not start?when I tried to start it I heard a clicking sound that was coming from the radiator area. The emergency flashers were flashing and the car would not even turn over. I got my multimeter and checked my battery and it was completely dead. So I charged it over night. I tried to start it next morning it would not start. My charger has a alternator check setting on it and it said it was charging. Still would not start. When I put on the battery cables? The flashers and horn would sound off? I pull the fuses on both and tried starting it again no luck. I then used the engine start feature on my battery charger and the car started right up no problem. I put the fuses back closed hood closed trunk and took car out for a drive for about 5 miles no problems.came back home stopped car and turned off engine and re-started it several times with no issues. It started up fine. Does my car fall under the safety recall p60 / the federal safety agency 14v‑634 alternator - 2011-2014 dodge chrysler & jeep.do I need one of those new alternators?

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, a burning odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. Directly afterward, the ABS, battery, and traction control off indicators illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle entered into battery save mode and the air conditioner and radio were disengaged. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the battery save mode indicator illuminated again. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw a cloud of white smoke and small flames around wires connected to the alternator. The contact entered the vehicle to turn it off and the flames extinguished independently. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator failed to charge to the battery. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2017 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · OH · fire

The car's electrical systems, including ABS, power steering, electronic stability and dashboard gauges, as well as AC and radio, suddenly cut out during driving. This was followed by the alternator catching fire. This occurred while driving on a city street (in motion). The fire was quickly extinguished with a bottle of water, but some plastic/wiring was burned.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · WI

When driving I could hear a noise which I thought was the transmission them I could smell a faint smell of burning plastic. Then the battery saver light came on. I called the dealer and they told me to bring it in. Never made it. Got about 2 miles and ABS light came on and traction control light came on. The brakes would engage on their on their own finally the car started to stall and coasted to a stop. When stopped the windshield wipers were running slowly. Had to have the car towed to dealer at my cost. They said alternator was burned up and it also burned up the battery. Extended warranty will pay for alternator but not the battery. Car has 43000 miles.

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 40,900 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 10 MPH, the contact heard a whining noise and the ABS, traction, and battery saver indicators illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle home at a slow rate of speed. While pulling into the driveway, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact parked, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw smoke. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called the dealer (larry h. Miller dodge ram havana, 2727 s havana st, denver, co 80014 (720) 907-1243) to inquire about an alternator recall because his previous dodge charger was included in a recall for the alternator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,900.