2013 Dodge Charger: multiple warning lights

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 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 2, 2020 · Engine · 91,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the oil warning light illuminated after having an oil change performed. The vehicle then stalled while exiting the freeway with several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to los angeles chrysler dodge jeep ram (2025 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) and was diagnosed that the computer failed to operate as designed due to the amplified music that was installed. The contact stated that the computer software was completed prior to the failure when the same dealer had called her an informed her about an unknown recall to update the computer software and was to schedule an appointment. The recall was completed. The vehicle was not yet repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,500.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Electrical · WA

When driving my 2013 dodge charger se all of the lights flashed on the dash and the auto trans would not shift out of 1st gear . I ran my obd2 and it gave a trouble code of u0002 high speed can bus. It then stalled on the hwy and I about crashed the vehicle due to now power steering or brakes. It is now in the shop at 125.00 per hour and the dodge dealership has no idea what is wrong either. It will not start at all. No cranking no nothing.

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while existing a parking lot, the ABS warning light illuminated. In addition, while driving at 20 MPH, a message on the instrument panel illuminated that the battery critical low level and then all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact stated that there was a burning odor emitting into the vehicle, while driving. The contact stated the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed causing the battery to fail and it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 07/21/17*lj

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · NJ

Was driving dodge charger sxt on the highway going approximately 60 MPH and heard a whining noise. All of the lights on control panel went on and off and there was a smell of burning rubber. Car suddenly stopped with my pregnant wife and 1 year old in the car and almost cause a major incident. Car went completely dead in middle of highway and wouldn't even turn over, but luckily caused no incident. Dealer said it was a faulty alternator issue that completely drained battery as well. There is a recall p60 on alternators for the make, model, and year of the dodge challenger sxt, but our vehicle wasn't covered. This could have caused a major incident. It doesn't seem to be a coincidence and dodge needs to add additional vehicle coverage under this recall before a major incident happens.

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Electrical · FL

While driving down a state highway all warning lights came on ,windshields wipers, the heat full blast and then the car just died . Had nothing no steering no brakes no power .

Filed May 20, 2016 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · FL

A recall was sent out for the alternator, I tried several attempts to get the work done and they never had the part. Recently I was out driving the car and it shutoff and all the lights on the inside and outside of the car began to flash on and off constantly. I had to call the tow truck to have it towed to the dealership because it was inoperable. Once the dealership did their diagnosis they notified me and told me it was the alternator and it caused the battery to die. He told me that he was going to take care of the alternator but I had to come out of the pocket for the battery. I explained to him that the battery died due to the bad alternator and he stated that he does not know that still insisting that I pay for the battery. I called for two days straight trying to contact the service manager but no one ever contacted me. Therefore I'm reaching out to your company to find out is it fair that I have to pay for a battery that died due to the alternator going out. The car lights continued to flash and the gauges continued to go in all different directions even when the tow company towed the car. The battery that was in the car was purchased directly from dodge less than 2 years ago. Can someone please assist me?

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · LA · fire

My 2013 dodge charger rt (5.7l v8) starting making a whining noise coming from the engine while running. When accelerating the noise became louder. A burnt smell inside the cabin of the vehicle was noticed. The next day attempting the drive the car, the noise continued and several lights on the dashboard came one including brake, front crash system, etc. After car was turned off vehicle's battery died. After charging the battery, car started but smoke and a strong burnt smell started coming into car. After opening hood smoke and a small flame was visible spewing out of the alternator. After turning the vehicle off the alternator continued smoking and making crackling and popping noises for 15 minutes after the engine was turned off. Battery died again and no longer powered the vehicle requiring the car to be towed into the dealership. Waiting for chrysler's investigators report to determine of dodge will cover the repair of the parts.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the exterior and interior lights failed without warning. The contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and back on, all of the lights resumed normal function but the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the part needed 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 not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.