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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump relay in the power module can fail, causing the engine to shut off suddenly while driving.
What the fix does
This page covers 10 recalls, 640 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Dodge Durango.
15–19 mpg combined
12.4–15.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2013 Dodge Durango, the electrical system draws the most complaints by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe instrument panel shutoffs, unexpected power losses, and engines cutting out while driving, sometimes recovering only after wiggling the ignition key or manually restarting. The fuel and propulsion system is the second most-reported area, with owners describing stalling at idle, stalling at stops, and the vehicle rolling back during those events, often happening multiple times a day. Engine complaints round out the top three with similar stalling and shutdown patterns. A recurring electrical sub-theme involves the airbag system: multiple owners report front passenger active headrests deploying on their own without any collision, and some note the airbag warning light illuminating afterward. A smaller group of owners report airbags not deploying during impacts they expected would trigger them.
640
Total Complaints
20
Crash-Related
34
Fire-Related
20
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Dodge Durango has 10 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from sun visor wiring that can short circuit, and an alternator that can fail suddenly, stalling the vehicle without warning or, in some cases, also causing a fire.
The alternator concern covers vehicles with the 3.6L engine and certain 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles. Related to the stalling risk, the fuel pump relay inside the main power module can also fail and cut engine power without warning, and this too affects vehicles where an earlier repair was attempted. On the safety equipment side, certain vehicles may have been built with an incorrect airbag control module, which can prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying in a rear side impact. There is also a brake concern: a shield installed under a previous repair campaign to keep water out of the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly, which can reduce braking ability. Two label recalls affect certain vehicles where the seating capacity sticker overstates how many passengers the vehicle can carry.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump relay in the power module can fail, causing the engine to shut off suddenly while driving.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The fuel pump relay and related wiring will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster shield installed in a previous campaign may not be properly secured, potentially allowing water to enter the brake booster and reduce braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster shield and correct the installation if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The alternator may suddenly fail in vehicles with electro-hydraulic power steering, 5.7L or 3.6L engines, and 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your alternator and replace it if necessary at no charge, based on the part number.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, even in vehicles previously repaired for this issue.
What the fix does
Dealers will add clearance for the sun visor wiring, install edge protection, and replace the sun visor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump relay inside the power module may fail, causing the engine to stall suddenly without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with an external one outside the power module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The alternator may suddenly fail, leaving the vehicle without electrical charging power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the alternator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seating capacity label may show a higher capacity than the vehicle actually has, which violates federal tire and rim requirements.
What the fix does
Chrysler provides replacement labels at no cost. Installation at a Chrysler dealer is also free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Tire and Loading Information Label on your vehicle shows incorrect seating capacity information, causing the vehicle to not meet tire safety standards.
What the fix does
You will receive replacement labels and instructions to install them on your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles may have an incorrect airbag occupant restraint control module that could affect proper airbag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the airbag occupant restraint control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some Dodge Durango vehicles may have the wrong airbag control module installed, so third-row side airbags might not deploy in a crash when they should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the airbag control module with the correct one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
