Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Dodge Durango has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 640 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V813000 Fuel Pump Relay May Fail Resulting In a Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V572000 Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V435000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V879000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V115000 Fuel Pump Relay may Fail Resulting in Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V634000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V391000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V154000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V104000 Hard Brake Pedal may Lengthen Stopping Distance NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V560000 Incorrect Seating Capacity Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V391000 Occupant Restraint Control Module NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 290 complaints
- Engine 116 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 84 complaints
- Seats 76 complaints
- Service Brakes 74 complaints
- Unknown or Other 54 complaints
Of the 640 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 34 a fire; across all 640 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Dodge Durango experiences significant electrical system issues, including frequent alternator and fuel pump relay failures. Multiple recalls and numerous complaints also affect brakes and engine reliability, indicating concerns over long-term durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternator | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Fuel pump relay | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Brake booster | 50,000–80,000 miles | $350–$750 | common |
| Wiring harness | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Airbag control module | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant change every 5 years
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming dashboard lights
- Erratic fuel gauge behavior
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Unusual engine noise
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.