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2013 Dodge Durango Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 92 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Dodge Durango, 14% of its 640 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 85,000. No related recalls are listed in this data for the fuel system itself, though owners reference a separate fuel pump relay campaign.

Fuel System complaints
92
14% of 640
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or fails to start when using the push-button start, sometimes traced to the fuel pump relay.
  • Fuel cap warning light stays on continuously even after the fuel cap is checked or replaced.
  • Engine cranks repeatedly but does not start, especially on the first start of the day.
  • Engine hesitates or shows a lack of power on acceleration after a failed start attempt.
  • Owners report long waits for fuel pump relay parts tied to a recall repair that dealers say is unavailable.

When 2013 Dodge Durango fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 17, 2014, latest Mar 28, 2026.

2013 Dodge Durango fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter92014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q32022 Q12024 Q3
92 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2020 Q2 (9).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 2011135 (17%)
  2. 201299 (15%)
  3. 201392 (14%)
  4. 201433 (4%)
  5. 201522 (4%)
  6. 20165 (3%)
  7. 201716 (8%)
  8. 201811 (5%)
  9. 20198 (6%)
  10. 20202 (4%)
  11. 202110 (5%)
  12. 20228 (14%)
  13. 20234 (13%)
  14. 20241 (7%)
  15. 20252 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2013 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 92 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Durango, which is 14% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2013 Durango?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Durango is 85,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Durango fuel system?
This dataset lists no related recalls specifically tied to the Fuel System complaint category for the 2013 Durango, though some owners reference a separate fuel pump relay recall campaign in their complaint text.
Did fuel system complaints cause any crashes or fires?
No, NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to the 92 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Durango.
Is the 2013 Durango worse than other years for fuel system issues?
Among Durango model years listed, 2011 had the most fuel system complaints at 135 (17% share) and 2012 had 99 (15% share), so the 2013 total of 92 complaints (14% share) is slightly lower than those two years but higher than most later years.

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.