2013 Dodge Durango Problems and Recalls (639 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2013 Dodge Durango is Electrical (29% of 639 owner reports). There are 11 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Electrical — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 639 complaints · 11 recalls
What problems show up on the 2013 Dodge Durango?
186 of 639 filings named Electrical (29% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Fuel system (79 reports).
There are 11 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Brakes and Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2012 has 637 reports on file; this year has 639. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
System named most often: Electrical 186 complaints · 29.1% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
- Crashes 20
- Fires 34
- Injuries 22
- Deaths 0
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 186 | 29.1% | 2 crashes · 23 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 79 | 12.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 75 | 11.7% | 0 crashes · 7 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 53 | 8.3% | 4 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 30 | 4.7% | 2 crashes · 1 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 28 | 4.4% | 7 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 16 | 2.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) | 14 | 2.2% | 0 crashes · 2 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 13 | 2.0% | 4 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 143 | 22.4% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 14V104000 was reported 322 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 14V391000 was reported 161 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 14V634000 was reported 259 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 15V879000 was reported 705 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 17V435000 was reported 1,265 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 25 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 36 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 25 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 27 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 30 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 12V391000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 12V560000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V104000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V154000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V391000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V634000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V115000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V879000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V435000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V572000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V813000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE13027 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA14001 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP14004 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ15003 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE19014 |
Safety Recalls (11)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Brakes and Electrical.
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Recall campaign 12V391000
Safety recall 12V391000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- In the event of a side impact, rearward of the second row seat, the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- 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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Recall campaign 12V560000
Safety recall 12V560000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- The vehicle may be filled over capacity which could increase injury during a vehicle crash.
- 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 be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 18, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
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Recall campaign 14V104000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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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Recall campaign 14V154000
Safety recall 14V154000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
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Recall campaign 14V391000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
- 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
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Recall campaign 14V634000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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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Recall campaign 15V115000
Safety recall 15V115000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
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Recall campaign 15V879000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
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Recall campaign 17V435000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
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Recall campaign 17V572000
Safety recall 17V572000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
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Recall campaign 19V813000
Safety recall 19V813000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Showing 9 of 639 complaints · page 1 of 26
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The front passenger seat active head rest deployed while the vehicle was stopped and my wife was getting into the vehicle.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The passenger headrest airbag deployed by itself without reason. No rear end collision. The headrest deployed and hit my 16 yr old daughter in the back of the head. Giving her a headache. No the vehicle has not been looked at yet, it is going to go to the dealer tomorrow. No messages prior to the failure. Now there is a red airbag malfunction icon. A person in a seat with a red dot (airbag) in front of the seat.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel and the engine unexpectedly shut off. Occasionally, the vehicle immediately restarted upon wiggling the ignition key; however, the vehicle needed to be manually started by turning the ignition key on other occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My vehicle was hit on passenger side at approximately 35 miles an hour and the airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is totaled from the wreck and I sustained injuries which need medical attention.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My vehicle constantly stalls at idle or while stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. I was so bothersome is that the vehicle rolls back during these endeavors. It usually happens 3 or 4 times a day. I've taken in to the dealer for the recall they replaced the recall parts, but it still continues to stall. It's more frustrating when i'm at a stoplight and I have people behind me honking because the vehicle rolls back as it stalls.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The vehicle experiences sudden engine shutdown while driving. The engine completely turns off without warning. There are no warning lights, no check engine light, and no prior indication of failure. The exact component causing the failure is unknown at this time, but it appears to involve the engine and/or electrical system. The vehicle is available for inspection and has been taking to doge and nothing is being done yet. The vehicle shuts off while I am actively driving, causing immediate loss of power. This creates a dangerous situation because I lose acceleration and power steering while in traffic. I transport six children daily in this vehicle. Sudden engine shutdown while driving significantly increases the risk of a crash, especially in traffic or at higher speeds. This is a serious safety hazard for my family and others on the road. The dealership has not confirmed the cause. The vehicle has been taken in multiple times for service and diagnostics, and over $4,000 has been spent on repairs. However, the stalling issue continues and has not been resolved. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Dodge dealership service department multiple times. No manufacturer representative has inspected the vehicle yet. There were no warning lamps, no check engine light, and no dashboard messages prior to the engine shutting off. The shutdown occurs without any advance warning. The vehicle operates normally and then abruptly turns off.Given the sudden loss of power while driving and the risk of collision, I believe this may be a broader safety defect that could potentially affect other vehicles of the same model.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While driving the vehicle occasionally stalls without a check engine light or codes showing up
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My vehicle just clicks when I try to start it. The engine will not turn-over; it just clicks. Risk is that there wasn't any engine light warning or anything, and it is 19 degrees Fahrenheit with a -14 windchill outside. My vehicle was brought to the Dodge/Chrysler Dealership a few times for noises and overheating issues, but they said there weren't any problems. I knew there were issues because my vehicle's temperature gauge would go high for no apparent reason. I've been consistent with oil changes and fixed recommendations of wear and tear.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The passenger side headlight lamp is not working due to something in the harness. I have owned 2 dodge durango suv's and both had problems with the passenger side headlamp. No power to the light the first one would come on if you wiggled the headlight harness. The one I have now has been checked and there is no power to the bulb. When I'm out driving around town I notice I am not the only dodge durango without a headlight I have seen so many with the same issue. I have seen other chrysler's and dodge vehicles diffrent make and models with a headlight blown out. I think they need to fix this its a harness problem not just a bulb replacement issue. I should not have to try and replace a wiring harness due to the defects I can clearly see with other vehicles having the same issues. This started about a year after I bought the vehicle. Bought brand new bulbs 2 times thinking it was just a bulb well its the harness. All fuses have been checked with a multimeter as well as the bulb outlet.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Dodge Durango?
Owners named Electrical most often — 186 of 639 reports (29%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2013 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Brakes and Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2013 Dodge Durango?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.