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.
Seats, Nov 2, 2020
THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST SAFETY FEATURE DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS SITTING STATIONARY (PARKED) ON A CITY STREET. THE SAFETY FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO DEPLOY DURING A REAR END ACCIDENT TO PREVENT WHIPLASH. THE HEADREST BURST OPEN STRIKING ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITHOUT THERE BEING ANY REAR END COLLISION OR MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS ALSO NO ONE SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE HEADREST TO DEPLOY. I CONTACTED TWO DODGE DEALERSHIPS TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. THE TWO DEALERSHIPS WERE UNAWARE OF ANY RECALLS OR ISSUES FOR MY VEHICLE. THE REPLACEMENT/REPAIR COST WOULD BE AT MY EXPENSE.
Electrical system, Oct 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NET YET AVAILABLE. MCHUGH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (3420 MAPLE AVE, ZANESVILLE, OH 43701, (740) 617-8407) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 30, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN SAW SMOKE THAT SEEPED INTO THE CABIN AS HE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT ALSO SAW SMOKE COMING FOR UNDER THE HOOD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED BUT DID NOT SEE ANY FLAMES. AAA TOWED THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY DEPLETED, ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE, POSITIVE TERMINAL WAS SHORTED DIRECTLY TO GROUND, TOTAL INTEGRATED MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WERE BURNED. THE MECHANIC FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT IT DID NOT APPLY TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,618.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO INGRAM PARK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (7000 NORTHWEST LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78238, (210) 782-8470) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR AN INTERIM REPAIR HOWEVER, LOCAL DEALER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Oct 28, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLEAR LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (15711 GULF FREEWAY, WEBSTER, TX 77598, (281) 481-1000) WHERE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS REPLACED WITH A TEMPORARY FIX WHILE THE DEALER WAITED FOR THE PERMANENT FIX. THE FINAL FIX WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Electrical system, Oct 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BOYD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF SOUTH HILL (1123 E ATLANTIC ST, SOUTH HILL, VA 23970) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS GETTING WORSE. *TR
Air bags, Seats, Oct 18, 2020
MY WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND GOT HIT IN THE BACK OF HEAD BY THE HEADREST. I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN IT DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER. WE HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE SO THERE'S NO REASON THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. IT GAVE HER A PRETTY GOOD HEADACHE TOO.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 17, 2020
MY VEHICLE GET STALL ONCE ON A WHILE IT TAKES A FEW TURNS TO GET IT STARTED IT IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES ALREADY
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 16, 2020
WE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF OF RECALL V62/NHTSA 19V-813, FUEL PUMP RELAY, IN NOVEMBER OF 2019. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD THAT A REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. I JUST CALLED AGAIN TODAY, 16 OCT 2020, AND A REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. COMING UP ON A YEAR SINCE THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Oct 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN LONG ISLAND NEW YORK WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE CORRECTLY WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 84,185. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Air bags, Seats, Oct 12, 2020
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THE HEADREST POPPED OPEN AS IF HE HAD AN ACCIDENT. HE WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF A CITY, STAYED IN ONE LANE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP OR ANYTHING SIMULATING AN IMPACT. THE HEADREST HIT MY DAUGHTER IN THE HEAD CAUSING A HEADACHE.
Seats, Oct 7, 2020
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST DEPLOYED ON IT'S OWN WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*DT*DT
Electrical system, Sep 28, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 23, 2020
WHILE ENGINE RUNNING AND VEHICLE IN PARK THE DRIVER HEADREST ACTIVATED WITH A LOUD BANG STRIKING DRIVER IN BACK OF HEAD. ASIDE FROM A SORE NECK AND SLIGHT HEADACHE THE DRIVER WAS FINE. HOWEVER, IF THIS WAS TO HAPPEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN HIGHLY UNSAFE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. LONE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8811 INTERSTATE 35 ACCESS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211) WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Sep 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED KAYSER CHRYSLER CENTER OF SAUK PRAIRIE (866 PHILLIPS BLVD, SAUK CITY, WI 53583; (608) 643-8581) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING THE CONTACT TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 18, 2020
RECALL V62 HAS BEEN PARTIALLY REPAIRED TWICE. MY VEHICLE CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- ALWAYS WHEN I AM GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF- I LOSE POWER STEERING AND HAVE TO HOPE THAT IT DOESN'T CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN SOLVED YET. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS ALL THE TIME- NO SPECIFIC DAY- EVERYDAY. PLEASE ADDRESS
Seats, Sep 15, 2020
THE ACTIVE HEADREST RESTAINT DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHILE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN. LOOKS LIKE THE PLASTIC HOLDING THE PIN FAILED.
Seats, Sep 8, 2020
HEADREST DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT - DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE RUNNING BUT IN PARK. LOUD POP AND SEAT HIT ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Sep 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL, WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN MT HOME CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (2800 AMERICAN LEGION BLVD, MOUNTAIN HOME, ID 83647, 208) 580-1000), WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE TIMING COVER TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM BOISE LOCATED AT 222 S AUTO DR, BOISE, ID 83709, (208) 514-0835, WHERE IT WAS ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE TIMING COVER TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM BOISE FOR A SECOND TIME TO BE MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP RELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 29, 2020
WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION MY VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, I THEN HAD TO COAST TO A STREET NEAR THE ROAD, TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND RESTART IT. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS PRESENT. IT THEN HAPPENED AGAIN NEAR MY HOME, THIS WAS NO LONGER THAN A 3 MINUTE TIME SPAN FROM THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. WEVE HAD THIS HAPPEN AT RANDOM TIMES THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. WEVE HAD A FUEL PUMP RELAY REPLACED IN JANUARY OF 2020 WHICH IS 7 MONTHS AGO AND THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURING AGAIN.
Engine, Aug 28, 2020, fire
WHEN I FIRST STARTED MY CAR, I HEARD A WHINING NOISE THAT DIDN'T SOUND NORMAL, BUT WAS NOT OVERLY LOUD. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER (MAYBE LESS), AS I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A TOWN ROAD DOING 30MPH THE CAR SHUT OFF. MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STILL WORKED AS THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONING WERE ON. I PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY OF A BUSINESS (WITHOUT POWER STEERING) AND PARKED. I WAS GOING TO CHECK TO SEE IF EVERYTHING LOOKED NORMAL AND SEE IF MAYBE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HAD AN ISSUE. MY FUEL PUMP RELAY HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED IN 2015 DUE TO NHTSA RECALL # 15V-115. HOWEVER, IN MAY 2019, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN IT WAS DRIVING 70MPH DOWN AN INTERSTATE. I WAS INFORMED BY DODGE THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL FOR A SECOND TIME BECAUSE IT HAD EXPIRED AFTER 2 YEARS. IN NOVEMBER 2019, I RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE FUEL PUMP RELAY (NHTSA RECALL # 19V-813); HOWEVER, IT WAS INCOMPLETE BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR, I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER BUT DID NOT OBSERVE ANY SMOKE. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO POP THE HOOD, I SAW A SMALL FLAME IN THE AREA OF THE ALTERNATOR. I IMMEDIATELY GOT MY TWO CHILDREN (AGES 3 AND 6) OUT OF THE CAR AND CALLED 911. MY HUSBAND ARRIVED BEFORE THE FIRE TRUCK, BUT THE 911 OPERATOR TOLD US NOT TO TRY TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER HE BROUGHT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS BY THE TIME THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIREFIGHTERS. I'M JUST THANKFUL, FOR ONE, THAT MY CHILDREN AND I MADE IT SAFELY OUT OF THE CAR, AND FOR ANOTHER, THAT I DID NOT MAKE IT THE MILE AND A HALF LEFT TO HOME AND GET PARKED IN MY CARPORT BEFORE MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE. I WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA RECALL # 17V-435 RELATING TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE AND CAN'T HELP BUT WONDER, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FLAME, IF MY VIN SHOULD'VE BEEN INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL, BUT WAS NOT.*DT*JB*DT*JB*DT*JB*DT*JB*DT *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 28, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS RESTARTED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRIC SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED COURTESY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM TAMPA (9207 E. ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (813) 694-8784) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *AS
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 23, 2020
I AM FINANCING THIS VEHICLE AS OF 4 DAYS NOW, THERE ARE 2 OPEN RECALLS, 1. ALTERNATOR 2. FUEL PUMP RELAY (THAT HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED). MY PROBLEM IS MY DAILY DRIVER CAN STALL OUT AT ANY GIVING MOMENT!!! THAT CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO MYSELF AND/OR OTHERS. MY CAR WAS LEFT RUNNING (MAYBE 10 MINUTES TOPS) I PUT IT IN GEAR PULL AROUND MY AC GOES HOT, MY ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS FLASH ON MY DASHBOARD, I PULL OVER BEFORE GETTING ON THE MAIN ROAD, PLACE IT IN PARK AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, IT DID NOT TURN OVER NOR TURN IN THE IGNITION. I MAY BE OUT OF PLACE, BUT HOW CAN YOU CONTINUE TO SELL, IF RECALLS ARE NOT YET FIXED? I AM AFRAID TO GET ON THE HWY FOR WORK, I DRIVE 15MPH UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT. SINCERELY, A UPSET CUSTOMER
Power train, Aug 19, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT KELLY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (501 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049) THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS REPAIRING THE POWER CONTROL MODULE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD BY THE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. *BF FAILURE OCCURED ONCE ON AUGUST 2017, TWICE IN JULY OF 2019.*AS