2013 Dodge Charger vs 2013 Ford C-Max
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Dodge Charger | 2013 Ford C-Max |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 360 | 187 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 259 | 88 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,400 mi | 69,489 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Ford C-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 167 | 51 |
| Power Train | 48 | 37 |
| Steering | 30 | 39 |
| Engine | 50 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 8 |
| Structure | 10 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 54 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 11 |
2013 Dodge Charger
2013 Ford C-Max
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.