2013 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

116Engine complaints

18.1%Of all 640 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM285 · 44.5%

ENGINE116 · 18.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM84 · 13.1%

SERVICE BRAKES74 · 11.6%

SEATS66 · 10.3%

Share of the 640 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Dodge Durango overview page.

What owners report

“ALTERNATOR DIODES IN MY VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A RAPID FAILURE VARIABILITY IN THE FAILURE MODE RANGES FROM NO OUTPUT, REDUCED OUTPUT, AND /OR FULLY SHORTED…”NHTSA complaint 10694082 — filed 03/13/2015

“THERE HAVE BEEN 6 RECALLS ON MY CAR. I HAVE HAD MY NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AT MY DEALER, ONLY TO BE TOLD IT…”NHTSA complaint 10663010 — filed 12/08/2014

“ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, COUNTLESS PROBLEMS WITH BRAND NEW VEHICLE, BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE STUTTERING, OR "FISHBITE", PROBLEM WITH THE MDS SENSOR…”NHTSA complaint 10629494 — filed 08/29/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Dodge Durango have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Dodge Durango: 116 of 640 complaints on file (18.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Dodge Durango have in total?

640 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 34 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.