2013 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (162) · Fuel/Propulsion System (72) · Engine (67)
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402 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (11)
Electrical System 2019-11-14 · campaign 19V813000 · 528,594 vehicles
Defect: 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 recal
Service Brakes 2017-09-18 · campaign 17V572000 · 646,394 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2017-07-10 · campaign 17V435000 · 442,214 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Interior Lighting 2015-12-28 · campaign 15V879000 · 389,252 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Electrical System 2015-02-27 · campaign 15V115000 · 339,525 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2014-10-08 · campaign 14V634000 · 435,081 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Electrical System:wiring 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V391000 · 653,562 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service Brakes 2014-04-01 · campaign 14V154000 · 646,498 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2014-03-04 · campaign 14V104000 · 18,780 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2012-12-04 · campaign 12V560000 · 734 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Air Bags 2012-08-08 · campaign 12V391000 · 1,449 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (218)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-05-29 · S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
outside power fold rearview mirror noise or loose at pivot. mirror contacts door window glass in the folded position.
Engine 2026-05-19 · 112191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cooler - engine oil
Engine 2026-05-19 · 112192 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cooler - engine oil
Structure:body 2026-04-01 · S1623000028 REV.H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
outside power fold rearview mirror noise or loose at pivot. mirror contacts door window glass in the folded position.
Electrical System 2026-03-03 · 110603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speaker - none
Electrical System 2026-03-03 · 110604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speaker - none
Showing the 6 most recent of 218 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-16 · Unknown Or Other“the front passenger seat active head rest deployed while the vehicle was stopped and my wife was getting into the vehicle.…”
2026-04-23 · Air Bags“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…”
2026-04-10 · Electrical System:ignition · 80,000 mi“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 …”
2026-04-01 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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. …”
2026-03-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 s…”
2026-03-01 · Engine“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 availabl…”
2025-12-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving the vehicle occasionally stalls without a check engine light or codes showing up …”
2025-12-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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'…”
2025-11-19 · Exterior Lighting“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 driv…”
2025-10-27 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. the contact was informed that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system), but the failure persisted. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the rpm fell to z…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.