2013 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Dodge Durango, 18% 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” (9% of reports).
- 116engine complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 11 of 116 complaints (9%)
- Fuel pump relay: mentioned in 7 of 116 complaints (6%)
- Turns off: mentioned in 6 of 116 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 8 a fire.
Dodge Durango engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Durango | 3 | 21% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 5 | 16% | 55,000 |
| 2022 Durango | 10 | 17% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 22 | 11% | 19,000 |
| 2020 Durango | 7 | 13% | — |
| 2019 Durango | 24 | 17% | 10,056 |
| 2018 Durango | 27 | 12% | 29,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 28 | 13% | 15,500 |
| 2016 Durango | 16 | 10% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 74 | 9% | 54,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 116 | 18% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 141 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Durango | 180 | 23% | 68,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 8 | 8% | 106,185 |
| 2007 Durango | 14 | 7% | 107,000 |
| 2006 Durango | 48 | 6% | 95,000 |
| 2005 Durango | 113 | 7% | 100,017 |
| 2004 Durango | 326 | 29% | 120,000 |
| 2003 Durango | 12 | 4% | 74,910 |
| 2002 Durango | 10 | 2% | 183,500 |
| 2001 Durango | 13 | 2% | 173,399 |
| 2000 Durango | 29 | 3% | 155,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 31 | 2% | 146,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2013 Dodge Durango. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My vehicle constantly stalls at idle or while stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. I was so bothersome is that the vehicle rolls back during these endeavors. It usually happens 3 or 4 times a day. I've taken in to the dealer for the recall they replaced the recall parts, but it still continues…
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…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Durangos have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Dodge Durango (18% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine 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 engine problems on the 2013 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “chrysler jeep”, in 11 of 116 complaints, followed by “fuel pump relay” (7).
Other 2013 Dodge Durango problems
See all 2013 Dodge Durango problems or engine problems across all Durango years.