repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
2013 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 640 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Durango, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-813 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Dodge Durango has problems
640 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
290Electrical system32 crash/fire/injury
116Engine8 crash/fire/injury
84Fuel/propulsion system
76Seats11 crash/fire/injury
74Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
42Air bags
34Power train
24Steering
18Exterior lighting
8916 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 290 | 32 |
| Engine | 116 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 84 | 0 |
| Seats | 76 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 74 | 4 |
| Air bags | 42 | 12 |
| Power train | 34 | 4 |
| Steering | 24 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 3 |
| 16 other systems | 89 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2013 Dodge Durango recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
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repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. The vehicle may be filled over capacity which could increase injury during a vehicle crash.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 172 electrical system complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles117under 100k miles55100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Durango year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Durango median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2013 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
- Headliner FiresLed to recall 14V-391
- Headliner FiresNo recall
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Post 14V-391 Headliner FiresLed to recall 15V-879
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 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…
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…
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