Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts…
2013 Dodge Durango electrical problems
severe 265 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
265
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
3crashes
29fires
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 265 electrical complaints filed for the 2013 Dodge Durango, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 41% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 11 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 265 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge durango. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) and 14v391000 (electrical system) however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The…
In november 17, 2016 a recall campaign 15v-115 was issued. My durango was serviced by dealer due to this recall. Recently I took the vehicle to the triangle dealers in puerto rico, with the same issue. They wanted to change the fuel pump, because this was the diagnostic of the mechanic. I did not agreed with the diagnostic because I had already verified that when I moved the cables of the relay…
Purchased vehicle in nov 2013. Received recall for brake booster in may 2014 (p14/NHTSA 14v-154). Called and scheduled an appointment. Dealership said that they would call when the part was received. No call to date. Received second recall notice via mail on 12/26/14. Called dealership and they stated that the parts were not coming in very quickly. Recommended I file this complaint with…
Crank wont start engine light etc sign and abs and crank forever then start then cut off within 5-10 secs with high rpm
While driving the vehicle occasionally stalls without a check engine light or codes showing up
Estaba parado con el motor encendido y el alternador empez a arderse y proboco problemas electricos
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 Dodge Durango?
It's a meaningful issue. 265 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 149 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 57,000 and 108,000 miles, with the median around 83,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 57,000; a quarter make it past 108,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Dodge/Durango.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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