2013 DODGE DURANGO
897 complaints filed with NHTSA.
NHTSA Safety Rating
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 284 |
| ENGINE | 114 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 83 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 74 |
| SEATS | 66 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 53 |
| AIR BAGS | 40 |
| POWER TRAIN | 34 |
| STEERING | 24 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 14 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 |
Recalls (11)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 rec
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 wit
SERVICE BRAKES
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 th
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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 o
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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 vehicle
AIR BAGS
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.
SEATS
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 perf
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Recent Complaints
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The headrest randomly deployed well car was in park. All I did was sit in my seat. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety was put at risk because now I have a sore neck and migraine from something meant to keep me safe but instead jeopardized my safety. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? I will be calling as soon a
While driving on the highway last night, my husband smelled smoke and then his eyes began to burn. As he was about to pull over, a flame fell from the passenger sun visor! There was more smoke and fire as he pulled over. The car became engulfed in flames fairly quickly. Thankfully he was alone without other family members (or our dog) and he was able to get out safely. He had to stand on the side of the highway waiting for responders. It was towed and we are in the process of speaking with ins
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The passenger Active Head Restraints (AHR) deployed for no reason. I was sitting in in the passenger side seat talking to my wife, in the driveway, when the AHR deployed without cause. The head restraint struck me on the back left side of head with force. My neck is starting to stiffen up. Yes it is available for inspection. I will send pictures. How was your safety or the safety of others put at
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 55â60 MPH, there was an abnormal exploding sound detected. The contact pulled over and noticed that the driver's side headrest air bag had exploded without warning or impact. The contact sustained a headache, but medical attention was not provided. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that repairs were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the fai
Mileage: 171,088
This is on Chrysler: 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. Alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There i
The active restraint in the driverâs side headrest deployed on itâs own without the vehicle being in a collision.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the driver's side front seat headrest was deployed without impact. The contact sustained an injury to her head; however, no medical attention was received. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
Mileage: 146,000
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated after his son had parked the vehicle in a parking lot and returned, the son had observed that the interior of the vehicle was obscured by smoke. The contact stated that when his son opened the driver's side door the vehicle ignited and blew the passenger side door open. The vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department and police were called to the scene. The contact stated that the fire had been extinguished with water. The con
Mileage: 300,000
Air did employ when it hit a deer at 35 mph , inside light go so dim on the radio and the front, you see the dashboard or the radio
Air did employ when it hit a deer at 35 mph , inside light go so dim on the radio and the front, you see the dashboard or the radio
Air did employ when it hit a deer at 35 mph , inside light go so dim on the radio and the front, you see the dashboard or the radio
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the driveway parked unattended, it caught fire without warning. The contact's husband noticed the vehicle was on fire while approaching the resident. The fire department was on the scene and stated it was due to an electrical fire in the vanity mirror. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment or a police report filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Mileage: 123,000
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the driveway parked unattended, it caught fire without warning. The contact's husband noticed the vehicle was on fire while approaching the resident. The fire department was on the scene and stated it was due to an electrical fire in the vanity mirror. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment or a police report filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Mileage: 123,000
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at 15 PMH and coming to a stop with his son in the front passenger seat, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond, causing a 50-60 feet in stopping distance delay. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle lightly crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy as it was a fender bender. There were no injuries sustained. A police rep
Mileage: 166,000
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at 40 - 45 mph, the battery warning light was illuminated and other unknown warning lights would illuminate on and off. Additionally, the windshield wiper was inadvertently activated, the doors would not lock, and a burning odor was detected coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle then lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with alternator failure and the compute
Mileage: 148,000
Driving on Freeway and my son was sitting in the passenger seat when the headrest exploded for NO reason. It was extremely loud and I nearly swerved off the road. There was no warning signs or lights that ever came on for warning. After researching this apparently is a known issue and I want replaced NOT out of my pocket. I have monitored my son now for whiplash injury due to this incident.
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated her husband was attempting to start the ignition but it was a "hard start". The driver started the following day while driving 25 mph when the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The driver stated he lost control of the vehicle and it steered to the right and crashed into multiple parked vehicles. The driver stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver stated both front driver and passenger side airbags deployed. The driver sta
Mileage: 69,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ROAD AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE ALTERNATOR WAS VERY HOT AND HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT SMELT BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRES COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (BUD CLARY MOSES LAKE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 12174 N FRONTAGE RD E, MO
Mileage: 132,000
MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A VERY SERIOUS ROLLOVER ACCIDENT THIS PAST WEEK (11/18) IN OUR 2013 DODGE DURANGO SUV. SHE WAS HIT IN THE REAR QUADRANT AND FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES COMING TO A REST ON THE ROOF. WE HAVE 3 CHILDREN (WHO WERE LUCKILY NOT IN THE CAR AT THE TIME) WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED IF NOT KILLED IN THIS ACCIDENT AS NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS HAPPENED ON MERRITT PARKWAY IN CT*DT*AS
Mileage: 105,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN SAW SMOKE THAT SEEPED INTO THE CABIN AS HE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT ALSO SAW SMOKE COMING FOR UNDER THE HOOD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED BUT DID NOT SEE ANY FLAMES. AAA TOWED THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY DEPLETED, ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE, POSITIVE TE
Mileage: 145,618