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2013 Dodge Durango Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 640 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Dodge Durango

The 2013 Dodge Durango is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
640
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crashes + Injuries
34 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Dodge Durango (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V435000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V572000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V154000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V391000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V879000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V115000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V104000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V560000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V391000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V634000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Dodge Durango

Based on 640 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
265
Seats
63
Engine
52
Service Brakes
52
Fuel/propulsion System
42
Air Bags
37
Power Train
33
Unknown Or Other
30
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Dodge Durango — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 795 complaints 2012 637 complaints 2013 640 complaints 2014 778 complaints 2015 501 complaints 2016 159 complaints 2017 209 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Dodge Durango

Is the 2013 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Dodge Durango has 11 recalls and 640 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Durango have?
The 2013 Dodge Durango has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Dodge Durango are: Electrical System, Seats, Engine, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Dodge Durango safe to buy?
The 2013 Dodge Durango has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Durango should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Durango are: 2010, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.