general problems of the 2013 Dodge Durango - part 1

The SUV has consistent problems with the water pump , thermostat and radiator. They have been changed and replaced more than 3 times in a year. Also the brakes are acting funny.

See attached document for complaint.

My vehicle tends to overheat quite often. The water pump I've had to change five times within the past 5 years the radiator and patch change up three times and the thermostat I've had to change out three times. There's also the transmission shifting gears issue and get stuck on low and I can't move the vehicle.

The engine in my vehicle stalls without warning while driving, which poses a significant safety risk, particularly on busy roadways where it could lead to accidents, endangering both myself and other drivers. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed in the past by a certified Dodge dealership auto shop, and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. However, the vehicle or its components have not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Before the engine stalls, the electronic throttle control lamp flashes, the vehicle gives a noticeable jerk, and then the engine shuts down. This problem occurs at any speed but has not happened when the vehicle is at a full stop.

My 2013 Durango with 124,000 miles has a check engine light on, that indicates cylinder 4 miss fire. The airpark Dodge service department where I purchased the vehicle has done a diagnostic evaluation and determined that the left cylinder head needs replacing. That falls within the x56 engine left cylinder head extended warranty for some VIN # vehicles, but not mine. The estimated repair is over $5000. 00. I am told that the engine can cease up while driving, and that I should not be driving the vehicle. I think my vehicle should be included, especially since this x56 warranty extension has been out since 2014. How do I get this x56 warranty on my vehicle? and how do I get reimbursed for the cost of the repair?.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and turn off the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the water pump and thermostat. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who then diagnosed a failure with the radiator. The vehicle was repaired, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Please see attached, and advise if you need additional information. As you will see, I've tried to contact someone on multiple occasions in regards to this issue. And as of yet, I have had no response.

Took my vehicle to 1 dealership to get fixed they said they couldn’t do it because my vehicle was too old and wouldn’t be able to find parts. Took my vehicle to 2 mechanics shops that said they could fix it. Insisted I need a wire harness after completing other work they thought would fix it. My daughter came to visit and I told her what was going on. She began to look through wire diagrams of the vehicle and noticed the tipm being a common factor in the systems that were effected. She took my VIN and noticed a recall that has not been addressed. I bought this vehicle not long ago from an independent dealership… I don’t understand how it is legal that neither vehicle maintenance facility informed me of the open recall that has yet to be perform on this vehicle. I don’t understand how it is legal for a dealership not to inform me that a recall has yet to be address with this vehicle. Yet for every-time I get maintenance the VIN is to be recorded… so as I’m trying to fix the vehicle mechanics enter this VIN sees a recall that could very well be related to the recall and do nothing but charge me for parts and don’t even inform me? how is any of that legal!?.

While driving down the road, my vehicle will completely shut off and shut down. Sometimes, emphasis on the sometimes, I can push my key into the ignition a bit more and it will start back up. I lose all function and control of my vehicle. My dash lights and exterior lights completely shut off. I can't steer my car and it comes to a complete stop within seconds because everything locks up. I have had this happen more times than I can even count. It has happened in the middle of me turning at an intersection and has almost caused a collision. I took it in for a diagnosis and was told that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle and they didn't know why it was doing that. There is absolutely no warning for when this will happen. The speed that it happens at varies as there is no rhyme or reason. It happened when my care had 95,000 miles and still to this day. It happens at least 4 times a week. I have read forums where other people with the same vehicle have had this happen to also.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the electric throttle control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the fuel pump system was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

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 the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted and had become more frequent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Vehicle has been having issues starting, acts like the fob is not in ignition. Vehicle has locked key in ignition and won't release it. Most dangerous concern is vehicle will completely shut down while driving, regardless of speed, and will not restart until completely stopped and put in park. Most recent occurrence was on interstate 80, 73 mph on 12/23/2022. Everything except for hazards and radio shuts off and goes black. No warning lights, no codes tracked, just completely fails. Cannot use turn signal, brakes, power steering, nothing. Starting issues started about 12 months ago. Completely shutting down while driving started about 7 months ago. Issue is intermittent and does not show a pattern.

The oil filter cooling housing is leaking oil onto the engine. The housing is poorly designed. It’s plastic. So therefore it can evidently catch fire on the housing and cause combustion. It does make the car smell like it’s running hot or it smells like burt motor oil. Everything we have read says his is a poor design by Chrysler bc they tried to cut corners. The newer models for the housing is aluminum that will better withstand the heat. I think this should be a recalled event.

At 40 mph and more vehicle stalls and shake intermittent stalls, stumble. Vehicle do not cut off. But stumble real bad. It's really bad in overdrive. 2 or more people in it.

My 2012 Dodge Durango was serviced under NHTSA campaign 19-v813. This called for the replacement of the fuel pump relay to correct a potential no-start or stall situation. This also prevented fuel pump failure due to the unit not being switched off by the tipm when the car is turned off. This repair has not corrected the problem. The car would be available for inspection upon request. The safety of the occupants could be at risk. The problem is intermittent and has not been able to be duplicated at the dealer. There are no warning lamps or codes that can be read. The car will crank over for an extended period of time but will not start. This is an intermittent problem and occurs two times a month or more, has been happening since fall of 2020, and has been increasing in frequency. The fuel pump relay was replaced in June 2021 and the car had a no-start two weeks later. The check engine light does not come on. No codes are found by the dealer. The engine has not quit while in motion, but possibly could as this problem increases in frequency. On two occasions while the car was in motion the right rear window went down for no reason. The window could not be raised until the car was brought to a stop, turned off and started again. The window could then be raised using the driver's door control. This poses a danger to the occupants of the vehicle especially during severe weather and is at least a distraction to the driver. The common denominator in these two problems is the tipm. I think the fuel pump relay problem is actually a problem found deeper within the tipm. Chrysler is simply saying that the "flix" is a relay and not the real culprit, the much more expensive tipm. The dealer says they cannot diagnose this problem unless it is happening on their lot. They have inspected the fuel pump relay work that was done under recall and said that the installation was correct.

Crank wont start engine light etc sign and abs and crank forever then start then cut off within 5-10 secs with high rpm.

Leaking oil filter housing which seems to be a very common manufacturer defect.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the driver’s side cylinder to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Hello I have got my truck off dealership like 6 months ago and my transmission is down I have to pay out of pocket also my head rest popped out and hit my head.

Check engine light came on at 110,000 miles cylinder #5 misfire cam shaft and lifter completely destroyed engine had to be replaced $8,000 !!.

Was out running errands and returned home. Pulled in garage and vehicle smelled hot, like on fire. Went to start vehicle back up and remove from garage incase of fire. The vehicle would not start. Took vehicle to local repairman. I was informed the alternator caught on fire. If this would of happened on the road, I could have been in a bad accident. Also because my vehicle was parked in the garage, there could of been the possibility of my house and vehicle catching on fire if it would have been worse. My Durango is currently at a independent auto repair shop. The new alternator has been ordered but there is concern that the computer might be destroyed also. The only person to inspect the vehicle would be my auto repairman. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no warning lamps prior to the alternator burning up.

Car randomly shut off in the middle of the road while driving, no warnings. Shut off could not steer as steering while locked up & could not brake as brake pad was hard and locked up as well. Got it to the side of road, it started right back up but shut off again not even 2 minutes later. Was able to get it off the road and started back up but puttered as all the lights flashed inside of the car. I had my kid in the car I am terrified.

My Durango started to spurter around 30 mph and again at around 50 mph. It also seem to not have to power to get the Durango to get up and go it seem to lag and not have the power. I am not understanding why there is no replacement for the recall parts for this vehicle. Back in 2018 I had to get the vehicle looked at and they said there is no new product to replace the recall part and here we are in 2020 and still Dodge has nothing to replace the bad part with. I am having to purchase the part that is not working and replace it with a new bad part. Dodge it is time to get it together and fix it.

Tl the contact owned a 2013 Dodge Durango. While driving 20 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor. The contact continued to drive and was chased down by another motorist who informed her that flames were underneath the vehicle. The contact quickly stopped the vehicle and she and the passenger exited safely. The contact noticed fire underneath the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. Both police and fire reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 70,000.

3. 6l pentastar engine is ticking, from personal research of the noise I've found many people who have this engine have experienced it. People who have had it fixed say its rocker arm bearing failing. It occurs while the vehicle is running, be it at idle or throughout the rev range, under load or stationary.

For the past 2 weeks my Durango has been shutting off while driving latest incident 60mph on the highway. The vehicle has restarted each time so far. I looked up a recall 15v115000, 14v-530. These both state they are not for my vehicle by VIN, however by year it is.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle smoke was present coming from the passenger side of the front hood. The contact opened the hood and flames had engulfed the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report was taken at the scene(19gl0-3374-in) and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. Jft.

Im here in alabama from GA, car system lights up like a christmas tree completely shutdown in the middle of a busy intersection while driving trying to make a left turn on government blvd in mobile, al.

Camshaft and lifters on Chrysler 5. 7l hemi engines need replacement. I have a 2013 Dodge Durango with the 5. 7l hemi engine. I have the oil changed regularly at 4000 miles. With 91,000 miles on the engine, the engine reported a miss fire on cylinder 5. Had the vehicle checked at the local Dodge dealership, and they stated that the problem is with the cam and lifters. This sounds like a very common problem with these engines. The Dodge mechanic told me he was working on three other 5. 7l hemi engines that have the same problem. If you look on line, this is a major issue with other owners of vehicles that have the 5. 7l engine.

My Durango suddenly lost all power twice while driving between 35-55 mph. Once heading to a stop sign and once on the far left side of highway. I have had to quickly pull over to the side of the road, I attempted numerous times to restart it. Prior to that, often times you would turn the key and the dash lights would come on and the car would do nothing. . . Not even turn over. After a few attempts, it would start. I need to get this fixed. I have 116k miles and this has happened two me twice in the last three weeks.

Vehicle is having issues starting while parked. I have seen that 2012 - 2013 Dodge Durango's do have a active recall from chrylser on certain models for the tipm. The issues stems from the cars inability to start due to the tipm not providing fuel when attempting to start. The starter is attempting to start the vehicle but it does not fully turn over. . Read more...

I have a 2013 Dodge Durango. I purchased this vehicle in October 2018, and soon after I started experiencing the problem. On may occasions while driving the vehicle randomly turns off, all electrical inside the vehicle goes blank, power steering goes out as well. It has happened while stopped, pulling off from a stop light, on side streets, and on highways. There doesn't seem to be a specific time this happens. I have taken the vehicle into the auto shop, and to the dealership. Both have said without a code or being able to replicate the issue they can't do anything. The issue happens randomly, so I don't see how it can be replicated so easily. This is very dangerous, and could be deadly. I have a 9 week old baby that I can't have in the vehicle, because I fear for her safety.

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 and making turns in either direction, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle restarted after re-inserting the key in the ignition. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Vollmer service center (3807 san pedro Ave, san antonio, TX 78212, (210) 732-2201) and san antonio Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (11910 I-35 frontage rd, san antonio, TX 78233, (210) 239-1808) were contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds that the vehicle would randomly shut off. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer(unknown) and manufacturer were notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign number 19v-813000(fuel system) but the parts needed to repair the failure were not yet available. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jft.

Vehicle turns off when driving. Vehicles losses complete electricity/power while driving.