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2013 Dodge Durango problems

Owners filed 640 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Durango with NHTSA between Mar 2013 and May 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (290).

Complaints
640
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
20
Reported by owners
Fires
34
Reported by owners
Injuries
22
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system290
  2. Engine116
  3. Fuel/propulsion system84
  4. Seats76
  5. Service brakes74
  6. Air bags42
  7. Power train34
  8. Steering24
  9. Exterior lighting18
  10. Vehicle speed control17
  11. Electronic stability control (esc)14
  12. Structure9
  13. Fuel system, gasoline8
  14. Service brakes, hydraulic7

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20137
201463
201597
201631
201763
201865
201991
202079
202145
202225
202326
202425
202517
20266

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

290 reports3 crashes29 fires6 related recalls
“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 taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 10, 2026Electrical systemODI 11730316

Engine

116 reports8 fires
“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 stoplight and I have people behind me honking because the vehicle rolls back as it stalls.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 28, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11727693

Fuel/propulsion system

84 reports
“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't any problems. I knew there were issues because my vehicle's temperature gauge would go high for no apparent reason. I've been consistent with oil changes and fixed recommendations of wear and tear.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 4, 2025Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11703095

Seats

76 reports1 related recall
“The passenger seat head rest exploded without any impact to the vehicle. Fortunately, no one was sitting in the passenger seat at the time it exploded because it could have caused a head injury. After checking on the head rest, the plastic pin that kept it together broke.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 11, 2025SeatsODI 11679874

Service brakes

74 reports4 crashes2 related recalls
“The SUV has consistent problems with the water pump , thermostat and radiator. They have been changed and replaced more than 3 times in a year. Also the brakes are acting funny”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 10, 2024Electrical system, Service brakes, EngineODI 11629988

Air bags

42 reports10 crashes1 related recall
“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. A person in a seat with a red dot (airbag) in front of the seat.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 23, 2026Air bagsODI 11733465
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.