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2013 Dodge Durango Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2013 Dodge Durango, 4% of its 640 total complaints that year. Owners reported vibration, power steering failure, and steering seizure tied to brake issues, with a median failure mileage of 79,500 miles. No steering-related recall is linked to this year.

Steering complaints
24
4% of 640
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
79,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe strong vibration felt through the steering wheel and floorboard, sometimes present from very low mileage and not resolved after replacing tires and wheels.
  • Some report the power steering pump failing, making the wheel extremely hard to turn even after the pump and fluid were replaced.
  • A subset describe the steering wheel becoming difficult to turn or seizing entirely at the same time the brakes failed or seized, sometimes with a burning odor.
  • Others note a bumping or clunking noise felt in the floorboard and steering column when braking or turning, which dealers were unable to diagnose.

When 2013 Dodge Durango steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2013, latest Mar 11, 2025.

2013 Dodge Durango steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2013Jan 2014Feb 2016Oct 2017Jul 2018Sep 2019Apr 2021Mar 2025
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Mar 2025; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 201127 (3%)
  2. 201242 (7%)
  3. 201324 (4%)
  4. 201412 (2%)
  5. 20153 (1%)
  6. 20163 (2%)
  7. 201711 (5%)
  8. 20183 (1%)
  9. 20196 (4%)
  10. 20203 (5%)
  11. 20214 (2%)
  12. 20221 (2%)
  13. 20230 (0%)
  14. 20241 (7%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2013 Durango, which is 4% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Dodge Durango?
No related recalls are listed for the steering component on the 2013 Durango in this data.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Durango?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Durango is 79,500 miles.
How does the 2013 Durango compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2013 Durango's 24 steering complaints (4% share) are lower than the 2012 model's 42 complaints (7% share) but higher than most later years, such as 2015 through 2022.
Are steering problems on the 2013 Durango linked to crashes?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the steering complaints for this model year.

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.