Model year record

2013 Dodge Durango

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 936 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V813000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
528,594
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-14
Owners notified
2020-12-10

Defect description

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 the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V572000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
646,394
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-18
Owners notified
2017-11-10

Defect description

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 brake booster shield installation was performed properly.

Safety risk

If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V435000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
442,214
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-10
Owners notified
2018-02-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V879000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
389,252
Reported to NHTSA
2015-12-28
Owners notified
2016-07-28

Defect description

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 recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Safety risk

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V115000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
339,525
Reported to NHTSA
2015-02-27
Owners notified
2015-08-07

Defect description

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 with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V634000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
435,081
Reported to NHTSA
2014-10-08
Owners notified
2015-02-27

Defect description

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 vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Safety risk

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V391000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
653,562
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-02
Owners notified
2014-08-25

Defect description

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 performed.

Safety risk

If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V154000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
646,498
Reported to NHTSA
2014-04-01
Owners notified
2014-05-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V104000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
18,780
Reported to NHTSA
2014-03-04
Owners notified
2014-04-03

Defect description

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 feel.

Safety risk

If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V560000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
734
Reported to NHTSA
2012-12-04
Owners notified
2013-02-18

Defect description

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 the requirements of FMVSS number 110 "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

The vehicle may be filled over capacity which could increase injury during a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and provide replacement labels free of charge. At the owner's option, they may take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for installation of the label. The service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 18, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V391000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
1,449
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-08
Owners notified
2012-09-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a side impact, rearward of the second row seat, the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system29379,734 mi
Engine11980,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system8874,000 mi
Service brakes7428,349 mi
Seats6989,000 mi
Unknown or other5878,000 mi
Air bags4588,720 mi
Power train3539,100 mi
Steering2579,000 mi
Exterior lighting1992,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1821,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1492,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1095,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic7
Structure: body739,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline6100,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator565,200 mi
Suspension5250 mi
Visibility/wiper4165 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly44,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling313,229 mi
Equipment3
Seat belts326,000 mi
Wheels335,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition280,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2168,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump235,000 mi
Structure224,281 mi
Tires2
Electrical system: adas: blindspot: warning: lamp1140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings150,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility122,100 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1
Interior lighting15,000 mi
Visibility157,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer150,024 mi

The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.