2013 Dodge Durango reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Dodge Durango has 640 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 56 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Durango years on this site. NHTSA has 11 recalls on file, including Electrical system, Service brakes, and Alternator.

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Complaints

640

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (290 of 640), then Engine (116) and Fuel and propulsion system (84). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 34 that report a fire, and 20 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Durango has 640 complaints, 40 per year, and the 2014 has 782 complaints, 29 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Dodge Durango. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (11)

Recall Electrical system 2019-11-14 · NHTSA campaign 19V813000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Service brakes 2017-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 17V572000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, alternator 2017-07-10 · NHTSA campaign 17V435000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, wiring 2015-12-28 · NHTSA campaign 15V879000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Electrical system 2015-02-27 · NHTSA campaign 15V115000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, alternator 2014-10-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V634000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, wiring 2014-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 14V391000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Service brakes 2014-04-01 · NHTSA campaign 14V154000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2014-03-04 · NHTSA campaign 14V104000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Seats 2012-12-04 · NHTSA campaign 12V560000

Summary 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."

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.

Recall Air bags 2012-08-08 · NHTSA campaign 12V391000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (640 total)

Electrical system

290

Engine

116

Fuel and propulsion system

Seats

Service brakes

Air bags

Powertrain

Steering

Exterior lighting

Speed control

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Structure

Fuel system, gasoline

Hydraulic brakes

Visibility

Suspension

Engine and engine cooling

Equipment

Visibility and wipers

Seat belts

Wheels

Forward collision avoidance

Tires

Adaptive and mobility equipment

Interior lighting

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The front passenger seat active head rest deployed while the vehicle was stopped and my wife was getting into the vehicle."
Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-16
"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…"
Air bags · filed 2026-04-23
"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…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-04-10
"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."
Air bags · filed 2026-04-01
"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…"
Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-03-28

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Durango two-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	Rear-wheel drive	16	23	19 MPG	$3400
Durango two-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$4600
Durango four-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	13	20	15 MPG	$4950
Durango four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	Four-wheel drive	16	23	19 MPG	$3400

Specs and fitment

WD generation (3rd gen), 2012–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 265/60R18 (base), 295/45R20 (R/T and SRT trims)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V-280 covers certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles: the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing. Dealers inspect and repair the fastener as needed. Recall 20V-191 covers certain 2019-2020 Dodge Durango vehicles, along with many other FCA models with 8.4-inch or 12-inch radio displays: a software error can leave the rearview camera image on screen after the vehicle shifts out of reverse; dealers update the radio display software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Dodge Durango reliable?

What are common problems with a 2013 Dodge Durango?

Is the 2013 Dodge Durango more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2013 Dodge Durango been recalled?

The 2013 Dodge Durango has 11 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 640 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Durango with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Dodge Durango get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Dodge Durango is 17.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Dodge Durango take?

The 3.6L V6 commonly uses 5W-20 full synthetic with about 6 quarts including the filter.

What does NHTSA recall 21V-280 cover on the Dodge Durango?

Recall 21V-280 covers certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles: the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Durango?

WD generation (3rd gen) (2012-present).