2013 Dodge Durango
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 640
- Recalls
- 11
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 640 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 965 |
| 1999 | 1,967 |
| 2000 | 1,075 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2004 | 1,115 |
| 2005 | 1,567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 782 |
| 2015 | 503 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2018 | 232 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
46% · 293 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and speedometer/odometer.
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While driving on the highway last night, my husband smelled smoke and then his eyes began to burn. As he was about to pull over, a flame fell from the passenger sun visor! There was more smoke and fire as he pulled over.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-22
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a sudden burning odor was emitted from the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-22
Engine
18% · 116 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 12/24/2017 I started my Durango to let it warm up before leaving my house, remote start was used. It was making a funny noise so I turned it off and then turned it back on. At this time I saw smoke was coming from the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-29
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 84 reportsService brakes
13% · 81 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Icy conditions, around dusk. Breaking mechanism failed to work. Got into a car accident because of it. This is the second time that the booster recall has happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the brakes malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to crash into a curb.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-30
Seats
12% · 76 reportsMost commonly citing head restraint.
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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The passenger Active Head Restraints (AHR) deployed for no reason.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-25
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 55â60 MPH, there was an abnormal exploding sound detected. The contact pulled over and noticed that the driver's side headrest air bag had exploded without warning or impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-12
Safety timeline
11 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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2012-09-24Air bags12V391000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from April 11, 2012, through July 20, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with the incorrect airbag occupant…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2013Complaint volume 640 complaints filed for this model year.
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2013-02-18Equipment, seats12V560000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Durango vehicles manufactured April 27, 2012, through September 14, 2012. The vehicles may have been built with incorrect seating capacity information…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and provide replacement labels free of charge. At the owner's option, they may take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for installation of the label. The service will…
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2013-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-01-14 Headliner Fires
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2014-01-10Engineering analysisClosed 2014-08-12 Headliner Fires
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2014-04-03Service brakes, hydraulic14V104000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
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2014-05-30Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic14V154000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure.
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2014-08-25Electrical system14V391000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine...
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
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2015-05-01Recall queryClosed 2016-07-06 Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
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2015-08-07Electrical system15V115000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09.
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2016-07-28Electrical system, interior lighting15V879000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016.
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2017-11-10Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic17V572000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2020-12-10Electrical system19V813000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115.
Remedy: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 293 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 116 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 84 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V391000 · Air bags
- Recall 12V560000 · Equipment, seats
- Recall 14V104000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14V154000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14V391000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V115000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V879000 · Electrical system, interior lighting
- Recall 17V572000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V813000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2013 Dodge Durango reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Dodge Durango is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Durango?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Durango have?
- 11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.