What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Durango?

Owners name the electrical system most often, with 290 complaints. Engine comes next with 120, then fuel/propulsion with 84.

Does the 2013 Dodge Durango have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data lists 11 recalls for 2013. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.

How many complaints does the 2013 Durango have?

NHTSA has 640 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and one complaint can name several components.

Is the 2013 Dodge Durango reliable?

Owner reports are mixed. The electrical system leads with 290 complaints, and the engine group has 120. Check the complaint groups above and the recalls section before you decide.

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Durango?

See the Fuel Economy section on this page for the current figures.

2013 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 640 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Dodge Durango^[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often, with 290 complaints^[2].

640owner complaints^[1]

11recalls^[3]

15–19MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Electrical System. 290 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe dim or odd dashboard lights, lamps that stay on, a push-button start that stalls, and a burning smell from the cabin. Some also describe waiting on parts for a repair.
Engine. 120 complaints^[6]. Owners describe overheating, coolant smells, stalling in gear, and a sluggish feel when pulling away.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 84 complaints^[7]. Owners describe hard starts, an engine that cranks but will not catch, and a fuel pump relay that was swapped without ending the trouble.
Brakes. 76 complaints^[8].
Seats. 76 complaints^[9]. Owners describe cracking leather, a seat wiring fault that lights the air bag warning, and head restraints that moved or came loose on their own.
Air Bags. 42 complaints^[10]. This group has the most crashes of any group listed, at 10^[10].
Power Train. 34 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 Durango is necessarily included.

Electrical System (19V813), November 2019. About 528,594 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling.^[12]
Service Brakes (17V572), September 2017. About 646,394 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator (17V435), July 2017. About 442,214 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Interior Lighting (15V879), December 2015. About 389,252 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Electrical System (15V115), February 2015. About 339,525 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling.^[16]
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator (14V634), October 2014. About 435,081 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Electrical System › Wiring (14V391), July 2014. About 653,562 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Service Brakes (14V154), April 2014. About 646,498 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (14V104), March 2014. About 18,780 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Equipment › Other › Labels (12V560), December 2012. About 734 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]
Air Bags (12V391), August 2012. About 1,449 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[22]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Durango 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive^[23]	14 / 20 / 16	$4,750
Durango 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	16 / 23 / 19	$3,550
Durango 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[24]	16 / 23 / 19	$3,550
Durango 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Midgrade, 4-Wheel Drive^[25]	13 / 20 / 15	$5,050

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 2WD^[5]	4	4	5	3	22.8%
SUV 4WD^[26]	4	4	5	3	21.2%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2013 Dodge Durango with 3.6L 6-cylinder^[27]	215 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V6 SXT/CREW PLUS/CITADEL^[28]	200 in	76 in	71 in	120 in	4,987 lb
DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V8 R/T/CREW PLUS/CITADEL^[29]	200 in	76 in	71 in	120 in	5,331 lb

How 2013 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Durango model year. The 2013 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1998	965	4
1999	1,967	3
2000	1,075	2
2001	665	5
2002	423	4
2003	339	4
2004	1,115	8
2005	1,567	8
2006	852	9
2007	275	4
2008	97	2
2009	17	4
2011	800	8
2012	640	10
2013	640	11
2014	783	11
2015	503	4
2016	161	3
2017	213	2
2018	233	5
2019	144	4
2020	55	2
2021	204	8
2022	59	7
2023	32	2
2024	14	0
2025	8	0
2026	14	0

NHTSA's counts for the Durango show 640 complaints and 11 recalls for 2013^[3]. Among the 29 model years listed, 18 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 9 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 1999 (1,967)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2013 Durango?

The 2013 Durango draws 640 complaints^[1], and the electrical system leads the list at 290^[2]. Fires are named in 34 complaints, with 29 of them in the electrical group^[1]^[2]. Engine and fuel complaints add up to 120 and 84 reports, and the stories we read include starting and stalling trouble^[6]^[7]. This model year also carries 11 recalls^[3]. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so use them as a guide to what to check.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Durango?: Owners name the electrical system most often, with 290 complaints^[2]. Engine comes next with 120^[6], then fuel/propulsion with 84^[7].
Does the 2013 Dodge Durango have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data lists 11 recalls for 2013^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
How many complaints does the 2013 Durango have?: NHTSA has 640 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and one complaint can name several components.
Is the 2013 Dodge Durango reliable?: Owner reports are mixed. The electrical system leads with 290 complaints^[2], and the engine group has 120^[6]. Check the complaint groups above and the recalls section before you decide.
What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Durango?: See the Fuel Economy section on this page for the current figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Dodge Durango

1998 965 complaints, 4 recalls
1999 1,967 complaints, 3 recalls
2000 1,075 complaints, 2 recalls
2002 423 complaints, 4 recalls
2003 339 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 this page
2014 783 complaints, 11 recalls
2015 503 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 213 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 14 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Dodge Durango

Other Dodge models from 2013

2013 Dodge Avenger 548 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 Dodge Challenger 179 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 Dodge Journey 353 complaints, 4 recalls

All Dodge models

Similar cars from 2013: suvs

2013 BMW X6 26 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 Buick Enclave 70 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 Cadillac SRX 393 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 111 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 Chevrolet Traverse 162 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 Ford Explorer 2,237 complaints, 11 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 640 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Dodge Durango (20 mention a crash, 34 a fire, 22 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
290 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 29 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,229). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Dodge Durango model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Durango 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 22.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
120 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 8 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
84 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,000). NHTSA vehicle records
76 complaints name the brakes component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,512). NHTSA vehicle records
76 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 11 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,737). NHTSA vehicle records
42 complaints name the air bags component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 88,720). NHTSA vehicle records
34 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,550). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V813, filed November 14, 2019: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V572, filed September 18, 2017: Service Brakes. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V435, filed July 10, 2017: Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V879, filed December 28, 2015: Interior Lighting. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V115, filed February 27, 2015: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V634, filed October 8, 2014: Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V391, filed July 2, 2014: Electrical System › Wiring. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V154, filed April 1, 2014: Service Brakes. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V104, filed March 4, 2014: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
Recall 12V560, filed December 4, 2012: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
Recall 12V391, filed August 8, 2012: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Durango 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Durango 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Durango 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Midgrade, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 20 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2013 Dodge Durango with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 215 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V6 SXT/CREW PLUS/CITADEL: length 200 in, width 76 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,987 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V8 R/T/CREW PLUS/CITADEL: length 200 in, width 76 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 5,331 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2013 Dodge Durango: problems, recalls and fuel economy