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2013 Dodge Durango — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2016 to Dec 2024
The most reported issue is electrical system problems (165 complaints). 19 complaints involved crashes. 34 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (11)
NHTSA Campaign: 17V435000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V572000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Risk: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V154000
Component: 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.
Risk: The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V391000
Component: 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.
Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V879000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Risk: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V115000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V104000
Component: 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.
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 the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V560000
Component: SEATS
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."
Risk: The vehicle may be filled over capacity which could increase injury during a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V391000
Component: 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.
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 risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V634000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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 and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V813000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 635)
Electrical System →4 issues
Your engine stalls without warning while driving, and the RPM drops to zero even when you press the accelerator. After the stall, you can restart the engine after several attempts, but the problem happens again shortly after. The dealer found that the fuel pump relay in your power module has failed and needs replacement, but you haven't had it fixed yet due to cost.
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You discovered that your 2013 Dodge Durango's actual mileage doesn't match what was on the title when you bought it. The odometer showed 136,000 miles at purchase, but the title indicated 168,000 miles, suggesting the odometer reading was rolled back. This is a case of odometer fraud that may affect the vehicle's warranty coverage and resale value.
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Your car has completely lost electrical power even though the battery is in good condition. This could prevent the engine from starting or running any electrical components. The issue likely involves the alternator, battery cables, or the electrical distribution system and may require professional diagnosis to locate the power loss.
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Your vehicle's alternator overheated and caused the engine to stall suddenly without any warning. This loss of engine power while driving could create a dangerous situation, especially in traffic or on a highway.
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Air Bags →2 issues
Your car's headrest airbag deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked and you were simply sitting in the seat, causing you neck pain and a migraine. There were no warning lights or messages before this happened. The airbag system will need to be inspected and repaired by a dealer to determine what caused the random deployment and prevent it from happening again.
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Your car's passenger headrest airbag deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked and stationary in your garage, striking your daughter. There was no warning before the airbag fired. The vehicle has not been inspected yet to determine why this happened. The airbag system will need to be diagnosed and repaired to prevent this from happening again.
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Unknown Or Other →2 issues
Your vehicle unexpectedly loses all engine power while driving, whether at highway speeds or slower roads. You can only regain power by quickly shifting to neutral and restarting the engine, or pulling over and restarting from park. This creates a dangerous situation where you lose control of the vehicle temporarily while other traffic is nearby.
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Your Durango occasionally stalls when you try to start it, and the check engine light comes on during these stalls—but the light disappears once the engine finally starts. Even though diagnostic tests aren't showing any error codes, a technician mentioned this could be a known recall issue for your vehicle. You should contact a Dodge dealer to check if there's an active recall that addresses this starting problem.
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Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System →2 issues
Your vehicle occasionally stalls while you're driving, but no check engine light comes on and no diagnostic codes appear. This makes it difficult to diagnose the problem since your car isn't giving the typical warning signs. The issue could be related to your fuel system or electrical components, and a mechanic will need to perform a thorough diagnostic inspection to identify the cause.
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Your vehicle clicks repeatedly when you try to start it but won't turn over or start the engine. This happened suddenly in very cold weather (19°F with -14°F wind chill) with no warning light on the dashboard. You've previously taken your vehicle to the dealership multiple times for noises and overheating concerns, and you noticed your temperature gauge running high without explanation, but the dealership found no problems. The issue likely involves the battery, starter motor, or electrical connections that may have been affected by cold weather or underlying electrical/engine problems.
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Seats →2 issues
Your car's seat headrests have popped out while driving—first the passenger side, then the driver side—and they won't stay in place because the attachment mechanism is broken. This is a safety concern since headrests are designed to protect your neck and head in a crash. The broken headrest assembly will need to be replaced.
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Your passenger seat headrest suddenly broke apart on its own without any accident or impact to the vehicle. A plastic pin that holds the headrest together fractured, causing the headrest to fall apart. While no one was injured this time, this could pose a head injury risk if someone had been sitting in that seat.
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Engine →2 issues
Your engine is stalling out while you're driving at various speeds, though it restarts and runs normally afterward. The stalling has become more frequent over time, but your dealer couldn't reproduce the problem to identify the cause. The issue may involve fuel delivery, ignition timing, or sensor problems that need diagnostic testing to pinpoint.
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You've experienced an engine-related issue with your 2013 Dodge Durango and have attempted to contact Dodge multiple times without receiving a response. Unfortunately, no specific details about the actual problem were included in this complaint. To get help, you may need to provide more information about what symptoms your engine is showing (such as noise, loss of power, warning lights, etc.).
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Electrical System,engine →1 issue
Your engine suddenly shuts off while you're driving with no warning lights or check engine light to alert you beforehand. When this happens, you lose power steering and acceleration, creating a dangerous situation—especially while transporting six children or driving in traffic. Despite multiple visits to the Dodge dealership and over $4,000 in repairs, the problem continues and the exact cause hasn't been identified. The fix will likely require diagnostic testing to pinpoint whether the issue is in the electrical system, fuel delivery, or engine ignition components.
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Steering,electrical System,vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your car is shutting off while you're driving, which causes your steering wheel and brakes to lock up regardless of your speed. This is a serious safety issue because you lose control of the vehicle. Your mechanic identified the WIN system (Wireless Ignition Node) as the likely cause, which may require replacement or reprogramming.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
While driving at 55 mph, a fuel line came loose from the fuel rail, causing gasoline to spray onto your engine. This made your engine stall suddenly, which also caused your power steering and power brakes to stop working. Fortunately, no crash or fire resulted from this incident.
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Electrical System,exterior Lighting →1 issue
Your passenger side headlight isn't working because of a problem with the wiring harness, not just a bad bulb. You've checked the fuses and bulb socket with a multimeter, and there's no power reaching the bulb—wiggling the harness doesn't help like it did on your previous Durango. Fixing this issue will likely require replacing the headlight wiring harness assembly.
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Power Train →1 issue
Your vehicle randomly stalled while driving on the road due to a fuel pump relay failure. After the initial repair, you experienced new problems including poor acceleration and a knocking or grinding noise. A mechanic replaced your engine mount, but the noise persisted and acceleration remained poor; they're now recommending a transfer case replacement. The repair may involve replacing the fuel pump relay, engine mounts, and potentially the transfer case.
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Seats,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your car's headrest suddenly exploded with a loud noise while you were driving, forcefully pushing your head forward. This happened unexpectedly and without any apparent cause. The headrest will need to be replaced or repaired by a mechanic.
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