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2013 Dodge Durango Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 42 airbag complaints for the 2013 Dodge Durango, 7% of all complaints for the year, tied to 10 crashes and 8 injuries. A related recall (12V391000) covers an incorrect airbag occupant restraint control module. Median mileage at failure is 88,720.

Airbags complaints
42
7% of 640
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
88,720 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report front and side airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-severe crashes, including side impacts, head-on collisions, and rear-end collisions.
  • Some describe rollover accidents where none of the airbags deployed despite the vehicle flipping multiple times.
  • Several owners saw the airbag warning light illuminate and were told by dealers that the seat wiring harness had failed, requiring replacement, with the issue sometimes recurring a few thousand miles later.
  • One owner reported airbags not deploying after a deer strike at 35 mph, accompanied by dashboard and radio lighting dimming.
  • A separate complaint links loss of vehicle control and a crash to airbags not deploying after the vehicle struck a guardrail.

When 2013 Dodge Durango airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2014, latest Apr 23, 2026.

2013 Dodge Durango airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2014Oct 2016Jun 2019Jul 2020Jul 2021Sep 2022Aug 2023Apr 2026
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Dodge Durango

  1. NHTSA 12V391000Aug 8, 2012Airbags1,449 vehicles

    Air bags

    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.

    Risk: 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.

    Remedy: 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.

Airbags complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005111 (7%)
  2. 200676 (9%)
  3. 200732 (17%)
  4. 200826 (27%)
  5. 20093 (25%)
  6. 201121 (3%)
  7. 201228 (4%)
  8. 201342 (7%)
  9. 201472 (9%)
  10. 201542 (8%)
  11. 20166 (4%)
  12. 20177 (3%)
  13. 201810 (4%)
  14. 20196 (4%)
  15. 20203 (5%)
  16. 202111 (5%)
  17. 20220 (0%)
  18. 20233 (10%)
  19. 20240 (0%)
  20. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 42 airbag complaints for the 2013 Durango, which is 7% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Dodge Durango?
Yes. Recall 12V391000 covers 2013 Durango vehicles built between April 11, 2012, and July 20, 2012, that may have an incorrect airbag occupant restraint control module. Dealers replace the module free of charge.
Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 10 crashes and 8 injuries reported for the 2013 Durango.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2013 Durango is 88,720 miles.
How does the 2013 Durango compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2013 model year had 42 airbag complaints (7% share), lower than the 2014 model year's 72 complaints (9% share) but higher than 2011's 21 complaints (3% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.