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#BS-2013-DODDUR-8F7C2013 Dodge DurangoProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 905 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 905 complaints, 27 crashes, 44 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.
Top reported problems
tipm problem
11 complaints • Severity 7.8/10
fuel pump relay failure
7 complaints • Severity 8.6/10
engine wont turn over wont start
6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
clunking noise and rough shifting
4 complaints • Severity 5/10
rear ac not fully functional
3 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
285 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 78K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (146 reports) • Median: 78K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (285 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Durango, with 285 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 78,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 78K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Durango, with 119 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Durango, with 90 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Durango, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
AIR BAGS
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 restraint control (ORC) module.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 labels. The label might overstate the seating capacity. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 110 "Tire Selection and Rims."
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
SERVICE BRAKES
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. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2013 Dodge Durango NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
SEATS
Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The worst model year for the Dodge Durango is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2013 Dodge Durango vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
905
Class avg
373
2.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 905 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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