2013 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 16, 2026 · 290 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Durango, 45% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “chrysler jeep ram” (8% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 23 of 290 complaints (8%)
  • Pump relay: mentioned in 17 of 290 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 172 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles11 · 6%
10k–25k miles11 · 6%
25k–50k miles22 · 13%
50k–75k miles28 · 16%
75k–100k miles45 · 26%
100k–150k miles45 · 26%
150k+ miles10 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 290 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 29 a fire, 2 an injury.

Dodge Durango electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2011, with 514 complaints
1998: 3419981999: 1812000: 5620002001: 912002: 4820022003: 572004: 24320042005: 1982006: 8420062007: 222008: 1020082009: 22011: 51420115142012: 3472013: 29020132014: 1492015: 9520152016: 402017: 6220172018: 872019: 3820192020: 92021: 4020212022: 112023: 720232024: 52025: 520252026: 2

n = 2,727 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Durango214%651
2025 Durango563%28
2024 Durango536%—
2023 Durango722%—
2022 Durango1119%—
2021 Durango4020%1,280
2020 Durango916%20,590
2019 Durango3826%10,056
2018 Durango8737%29,000
2017 Durango6229%39,500
2016 Durango4025%49,500
2015 Durango9519%48,750
2014 Durango14919%65,000
2013 Durango29045%80,000
2012 Durango34754%70,599
2011 Durango51464%68,100
2009 Durango217%145,000
2008 Durango1010%80,000
2007 Durango2212%92,500
2006 Durango8410%80,000
2005 Durango19813%72,500
2004 Durango24322%60,500
2003 Durango5717%98,000
2002 Durango4811%80,000
2001 Durango9114%87,500
2000 Durango565%109,000
1999 Durango1819%119,278
1998 Durango344%81,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 67 complaints
2014: 132014132015: 672015672016: 112016112017: 392017392018: 302018302019: 372019372020: 292020292021: 232021232022: 8202282023: 122023122024: 112024112025: 8202582026: 220262

n = 290 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (6)

Electrical systemNov 14, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V813000 · 528,594 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V435000 · 442,214 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Interior lighting; electrical system:wiringDec 28, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V879000 · 389,252 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Electrical systemFeb 27, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V115000 · 339,525 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V634000 · 435,081 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:wiringJul 2, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V391000 · 653,562 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel and the engine unexpectedly shut off. Occasionally, the vehicle immediately restarted upon wiggling the ignition key; however, the vehicle needed to be manually started by turning…

Received Apr 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11730316

The vehicle experiences sudden engine shutdown while driving. The engine completely turns off without warning. There are no warning lights, no check engine light, and no prior indication of failure. The exact component causing the failure is unknown at this time, but it appears to involve the…

Received Mar 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11721316

While driving the vehicle occasionally stalls without a check engine light or codes showing up

Received Dec 23, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11706814
Dodge Durango
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2013 Dodge Durangos have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 290 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Dodge Durango (45% of the 640 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Durango electrical system?

Yes: 6 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Durango?

The most frequent phrase is “chrysler jeep ram”, in 23 of 290 complaints, followed by “pump relay” (17).

Other 2013 Dodge Durango problems

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