2013 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 640 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 20 involved a crash and 34 involved a fire. 22 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemNov 14, 2019
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.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
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.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 28, 2015
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.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
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.
Campaign 15V879000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemFeb 27, 2015
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.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V115000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
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.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
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.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
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.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
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.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipMar 4, 2014
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V104000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsDec 4, 2012
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."
The vehicle may be filled over capacity which could increase injury during a vehicle crash.
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.
Campaign 12V560000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsAug 8, 2012
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 12V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
640 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE EMERGENCY SHOULDER LANE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITH NO FURTHER FAILURES. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FUEL CONTROL RELAY. THE DEALER (BRUBAKER CHRYSLER JEEP, 1020 LITITZ AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602, (717) 299-6541) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND RECOMMENDED A TEMPORARY REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Jul 7, 2018, fire
I'VE HAD A FEW RECALLS ON THE TRUCK. SEVERAL LISTED WIRING. THEY'VE ALL BEEN 'CORRECTED' OR CHECKED BY A DEALER. MY TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED ALL THE ELECTRICAL UNDER THE HOOD TODAY. LESS THAN A MONTH SINCE THE 'ELECTRICAL' RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED. IT WAS STOPPED BUT RUNNING AT A GAS STATION AFTER A SHORT 3 MINUTE DRIVE. *TT
Other or unspecified, Jul 2, 2018
VEHICLE KEPT SHUTTING OFF, TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIPM AND IT WOULD BE A $1401 CHARGE TO TAKE CARE OF IT. I GOOGLED 2013 DODGE DURANGO AND THERE'S BEEN RECALLS WITH IT AND LAWSUITS BUT THEY WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT. SO I HAVE TO PAY $1400 FOR A DEFECTIVE PART THAT IS KNOWN FOR THIS VEHICLE SO MY FAMILY CAN BE IN A SAFE VEHICLE.
Seats, Jul 1, 2018
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ACTIVE HEAD REST DEPLOYED ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK A LOOK INSIDE TO RESET IT AND NOTICED THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE LOCKING ROD IN PLACE HAD BROKE AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM HADN'T OPENED, THUS ALLOWING THE HEADREST TO BE UNABLE TO BE RESET SINCE THE LOCKING ROD JUST GETS PULLED BACK OUT DO TO THE TENSION ON THE SPRINGS.
Electrical system, Jun 28, 2018
MY SUV STALLS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, THOUGH IT NEVER COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF OR STOPS. IT USUALLY OCCURS WHEN I AM COMING TO A STOP OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST YEAR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jun 20, 2018
WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET IT WILL ENGAGE INTO LOW MODE ALL BY ITSELF, CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK AND DRIVE VERY SLOWLY. THE TRACTION LIGHT ALSO COMES ON. I AM UNABLE DISENGAGE THE LOW MODE. I HAVE TRIED PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO DISENGAGE HOWEVER MOST OF THE TIME IT DOESN'T WORK. THE CAR WILL AT SOME POINT USUALLY AFTER ABOUT 10-20 MINS OF TRYING TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SWITCHING THE AUTO AWD/LOW KNOB BACK AND FORTH RESUME REGULAR DRIVING MODE AT SOME POINT. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 YEARS (7/2016) AGO SPORADICALLY. THE DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE IT DOESN'T THROW ANY KIND OF ERROR CODE AND THEY ARE SAYING THEY HAVE TO SEE THE CAR ACTUALLY DO IT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ENGAGES IN A LOW MODE BY ITSELF CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK AND DRIVE SLOWER ALL OF A SUDDEN AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE PART OF THE SYSTEM CAUSING THE ISSUE IS UNKNOWN.
Seats, Jun 19, 2018
AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A POP AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IS WAS. AFTER LOOKING I SAW THAT IT WAS MY DRIVER SEAT HEADREST. IT HAD POPPED OPEN AND I THOUGHT I COULD JUST CLOSE IT BUT I COULDN'T. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE DID THE SAME THING WITH NO ONE BEING IN THE SEAT. I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE THIS WAS A FLUKE HAPPENING, BUT I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW CUSTOMERS OUT THERE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MY OPTIONS.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 13, 2018, fire
IN DECEMBER 2017 SAID VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP FOR A NO START CONDITION. AFTER BRINGING IT IN WE DETERMINED A SEVERE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRACED TO ALTERNATOR. WE ALSO FOUND MELTED BATTERY. FOUND THIS VEHICLE FELL UNDER THE T36 RECALL FROM FCA. WE GOT APPROVAL AT THAT TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER FOR REIMBURSEMENT. WE HAD TO CALL BACK MULTIPLE TIMES TO CONTINUE AUTHORIZATION, AND WAS TOLD AS LONG AS THE PROBLEMS WERE RELATED TO THE ALTERNATOR THEN THEY WOULD BE REIMBURSED FROM 30-60 DAYS FROM THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. AFTER SUBMITTING NEEDED PAPER WORK AND DOCUMENTATION WE WAITED. THE CUSTOMER STOPPED IN IN MAY AND ASKED US TO CHECK ON IT SINCE HE HAD NOT HEARD ANYTHING YET. CALLED FCA AND FOUND OUT THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE WITH THE CLAIM BECAUSE OF AN INTERNAL ERROR THAT SENT THE PAPER WORK TO THE WRONG DEPARTMENT. AFTER CALLING AGAIN ON 6/13/18 WE FOUND OUT THAT AGAIN, IT HAD NOT BEEN FILED OR SENT TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE. TODAY (6/13/18) I SENT THE INFORMATION AGAIN AND WAS PROMISED IT WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. IT HAS NOW BEEN 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE REPAIR AND NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO REIMBURSE THE CUSTOMER FOR ANYTHING. FCA SAID IT WOULD BE HANDLED IN 30-60 DAYS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS UNREASONABLE. THIS CUSTOMER HAS BEEN VERY UNDERSTANDING BUT IS RUNNING OUT OF PATIENCE. WE NOW HAVE 3 DIFFERENT CASE NUMBERS AND I HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF TALKING TO 4 DIFFERENT PEOPLE TO RESOLVE THE MATTER. THE CASE NUMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1) [XXX], # [XXX], 2) CONTACT: [XXX], # [XXX], 3)[XXX], #[XXX]. I FEEL THAT AS IT IS A RECALL AND CHRYSLER DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM AT THE TIME, AND AUTHORIZED US TO REPAIR, THEY HAVE HANDLED THE SITUATION VERY POORLY. PLEASE LOOK INTO THE MATTER OR AT LEAST PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO I CAN CONTACT TO MAKE A PROPER COMPLAINT. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 9, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON NO MORE THAN 65 MPH THE ENGINE HAS SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON, AND WITH NO WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, AND ALL 4 TIMES THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DON'T WORK. ONCE THE CAR HAS STOPPED AND GEAR PLACED INTO PARK I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR RESTARTS. ALL FOUR TIMES THE ENGINE IS THE ONLY THING THAT TURNS OFF, THE RADIO CONTINUES TO PLAY.
Power train, Electrical system, May 25, 2018
IN THE AWD VERSION OF THE DURANGO THE SUV WILL SHIFT INTO AWD LOW WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION WITHOUT THE CONTROL KNOB BEING TURNED. THE CAR WILL FLASH THE LOW LIGHT AND THEN SHIFT INTO AWD LOW. THE CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF AWD LOW AT ALL. THIS ISSUE RANDOMLY OCCURS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THIS ISSUE. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE AND THE SENSOR AND THE ISSUE STILL IS OCCURRING WITH THE CAR. THE ISSUE WILL OCCUR WITH THE CAR IN MOTION OR IN PARK AND IS AT RANDOM TIMES. THE CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF AWD LOW WHEN FOLLOWING THE MANUFACTURE DIRECTIONS, IT WILL COME OUT OF LOW AT RANDOM TIMES OR NOT AT ALL.
Electrical system, May 22, 2018
WE HAVE OWNED OUR 2013 DODGE DURANGO SINCE IT HAD 30 MILES ON IT. IT HAS 60,000+ MILES ON IT AND FOR THE LAST YEAR IT HAS FAILED TO START ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. WE TOOK IT TO THE CERRITOS DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE 2 THINGS. ONE IS $900+ AND THE OTHER IS $1200+ TO FIX IT. WHY SHOULD WE PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT COMES FAULTY FROM THE MANUFACTURER? THIS IS NOT OIL OR A FILTER THAT NEEDS CHANGING EVERY FEW MONTHS. AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SHOULD NOT BE GOING OUT AT SUCH AN EARLY RATE PLUS BE SO EXPENSIVE. MY BRPTHER BOUGHT THE SAME TRUCK A FEW MONTHS BEFORE US AND IT HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUES AND THEN SOME. THEIR TRUCK ACTUALLY STALLED ON THEM WHILE ON THE STREET. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START FOR OVER AN HOUR. THEY HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THEY WOKE UP IT STARTED LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. WHEN THEY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT SAME DAY THEY TESTED EVERYTHING AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. NOW WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE? WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR FAULTY MANUFACTURER PARTS? CHRYSLER/DODGE NEEDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE ONCE AND FOR ALL. LETS NOT WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO DIE FROM THESE FAULTY PARTS.
Seats, May 16, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FELT MY HEAD JERK FORWARD AND HEARD A POP FROM MY HEADREST. AT THE TIME I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT GOING ABOUT 68 MPH. WHEN I FELT THE IMPACT BEHIND MY HEAD MY INSTINCT WAS TO HIT MY BRAKE THINKING SOMEONE HAD HIT ME FROM BEHIND, BUT ONCE I LOOKED AROUND THERE WAS NO ONE CLOSE BEHIND OR TO THE SIDES OF ME. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND LOOKED AT THE HEADREST AND NOTICED IT HAD POPPED OPEN. THIS ONLY OCCURRED ON THE DRIVER SEAT HEADREST. AGAIN, I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY COLLISION AT OR AROUND THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN IN COLLISIONS YEARS PRIOR TO THIS, BUT NONE FROM BEHIND.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 8, 2018
I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE STALLING AT RANDOM TIMES WHERE I'M STUCK STRANDED FOR ABOUT 2 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. I'VE HAD MULTIPLE CASES OPEN WITH CHRYSLER AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN HAMPON VIRGINIA. MY CURRENT CASE NUMBER WITH CHRYSLER IS 34055781. I'M NOW GETTING THE RUN AROUND AND CHRYSLER SEEMS UNWILLING TO HELP ME. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE AND I FEAR MY FAMILY OR MYSELF WILL END UP IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE LACK OF STEERING WHEN IT SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I'VE LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND IT'S LITTERED WITH THIS VERY ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AS A ISSUE. I DON'T KNOW WHERE ELSE TO TURN AND I HOPE THAT SOMEONE CAN PROVIDE ME SOME GUIDANCE AND LET ME KNOW WHAT OPTIONS IF ANY I HAVE TO EITHER GET OUT OF THIS VEHICLE THROUGH CHRYSLER OR MAKE THEM FIX THE ISSUE PERMANENTLY. IT STALLS AT RANDOM, SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ANY GIVEN SPEED. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THAT THEY'VE REPLACED ALTERNATORS, FUEL PUMP RELAY AND TIPM, BUT IT'S STILL DOING IT AND IT STARTED OUT OF NOWHERE. I'VE REPORTED THIS ISSUE ABOUT 6 TIMES TO POMOCO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF HAMPTON AND 4 TIMES NOW TO CHRYSLER.
Engine, May 3, 2018
THIS IS A PROBLEM IS ALOT OF DODGE VEHICLES WITH THE PENTASTAR ENGINES. THE VALVETRAIN IS A FLAWED DESIGN AND IS COSTING PEOPLE LOTS AND LOTS OF MONEY. MY PROBLEM IS THE ROLLER ROCKER ARM IS WORN AND TICKING. NOT A BIG DEAL RIGHT? HOW ABOUT $1900+ PARTS AND LABOR? WE, LIKE MOST AMERICANS, LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK AND RELY ON OUR VEHICLES TO GET US TO AND FROM WORK. NOW, WHY DOES A VEHICLE, WITH JUST AT 100000 MILES, NEED NEW CAMSHAFTS, ROCKER ARMS, AND LIFTERS? WELL I'LL TELL YOU WHY. BECAUSE DODGE IS REFUSING TO RECALL ALL THESE UNITS DUE TO EXPENSE. WHAT ABOUT MY EXPENSE? WHY WOULD THEY BE ALLOWED TO NOT RECALL THIS DEFICIENT DESIGN? JUST WONDERING.
Engine, Apr 16, 2018
THE VEHICLE WILL START BUT WONT GO INTO GEAR. I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND ON FOR IT TO FINALLY GO INTO GEAR. WORKED FINE THE NEXT DAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. OTHER THAN THAT SEEMS TO RUN FINE.
Other or unspecified, Apr 8, 2018
JUST BOUGHT VEHICLE NOT TOO LONG AGO HAVE HAD 3 ISSUES WITH THE CAR NOT STARTING. I PUSH THE PUSH BUTTON AND YOU HEAR IT TRYING TO TURN OVER BUT IT WON'T. ONE TIME IT STALLED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD WHEN DRIVING GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER SHIP THEY REPLACED A FUSE STARTED WORKING AGAIN. NOW IT'S HAPPENED TWICE IN LAST WEEK WHERE IT WON'T START I SEE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH SAME ISSUE SOMETHING WITH THE TPIM. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ON MY VEHICLE AND NONE CAME UP. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE NOW IN MY VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE MY CHILDREN IN IT .
Seats, Mar 22, 2018
I DROPPED THE KEYS BETWEEN THE CAR SEAT AND THE CONSOLE. I MOVED THE SEAT TO THE FARTHEST POSITION THAT I WOULD GO BACK. I TURNED TO SIT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME IN ORDER TO PUT MY LEFT HAND IN TO REACH THE KEYS. THERE WAS NOTHING MOVING BEFORE I MOVED MY HAND. AS SOON AS I TOUCHED THE KEYS THE SEAT CAME DOWN ON TO MY LEFT RING FINGER. I T JUST MOVED IN A DOWNWARD POSITION. I CALLED 911 BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO FREE MY HAND. THE WINSLOW POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND ASSISTED WITH FREEING MY HAND. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND NOT MOVING AT THE TIME. I WENT TO THE PATIENT FIRST CARE CENTER AND THEY DID X-RAYS ON MY HAND.
Engine, Mar 12, 2018
VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER, STEERING, BRAKES AND THROTTLE. ALMOST KILLED MY FAMILY.
Electrical system, Feb 27, 2018
BATTERY LIGHT COME ON, SHORTLY AFTER DASH BOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNOFF ON BY THEMSELVES, HAZARDS ALSO TURNED ON, THEN RADIO AND A/C TURNOFF, POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND THE WHOLE CAR DIED. ONCE CAR DIED, I COULD NOT START IT, TRIED TO JUMP IT AND IT WAS DEAD, WOULD NOT TURNOVER. LATER I WAS INFORMED THE ALTERNATOR IS UNDER RECALL. WHEN REPAIRED BY DODGE, I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY AND STARTER. I BELIEVE THE ROOT CAUSE AND ALL REPAIRS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE BY DODGE AS THEY WERE ALL CONNECTED WITH SAME EVENT.
Air bags, Seats, Feb 26, 2018
VEHICLE WAS BACKED INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A RESTAURANT WITH NO POSSIBILITY OF A REAR END COLLISION WHEN THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY WE WERE PARKED, OTHERWISE IT COULD HAVE VERY EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOTICED A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ISSUE FROM OTHERS AS WELL. THE PLASTIC THAT HOLDS THE RETENTION ROD BROKE CAUSING THE RELEASE, SO THE WHOLE UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST. YOU CAN SEE THE BROKEN PLASTIC IN THE PROVIDED PICTURE. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF IT DEPLOYED WHILE SOMEONE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.
Steering, Feb 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE STEERING GEAR. IN ADDITION, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA TO ENFORCE THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,115. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT
Seats, Feb 1, 2018
WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT APROX 15 MPH DRIVERS SIDE HEAD REST EXPLODED SLAMMING INTO THE BACK OF MY HEAD CAUSING SOME PAIN . THIS STARTLED ME AND IF IN A DIFFERENT SCENERIO COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. WHEN DEALER CONTACTED THEY STATED CLIPS COULD OF BROKEN, AND NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
Electrical system, Feb 1, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO CRANK. ALSO, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AND FIAT NORTH COLUMBUS (3000 N LAKE PKWY #100, COLUMBUS, GA 31909, (706) 522-2116) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE A FEE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD TURN OVER IN THE IGNITION, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (GALEANA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, 28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
Engine, Jan 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ABRUPTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE DENNIS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (4232 COLONEL GLENN HWY IN DAYTON, OH) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE RESULTS WERE UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.