2013 Dodge Charger: Brakes – vibration
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Charger report: brakes – vibration. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 34,450 miles.
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2013 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11755399 (filed 08/07/2026): “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 adva…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745747 (filed 06/22/2026): “The contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. while attempting to make a right turn, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal became firm. to avoid crashing with the vehicle ahead, the contact veered out of the lane and the parking brake independently acti…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace rotors (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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