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2013 Dodge Durango Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 85 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Dodge Durango, 13% of its 640 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this component, and reported failures had a median mileage of 89,000 miles, with 2 fires and 12 injuries noted overall.

Structure & Body complaints
85
13% of 640
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
12
Median mileage
89,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report underhood or vanity-mirror electrical fires, in some cases after wiring-related recall repairs were supposedly completed.
  • Exterior trim and body pieces detach while driving, including bumper clips, wheel well molding, and front fender flares that owners say struck their own vehicle or nearby traffic.
  • A rattling noise from the dashboard on the driver's side was reported that dealers said they could not duplicate.
  • Active headrests reportedly deployed unexpectedly while driving, striking occupants in the head.
  • Seat wiring harness failures triggered airbag warning lights, with some owners reporting the same failure recurring thousands of miles after repair.
  • One owner described rodents chewing through an emissions hose near the underbody wiring, with the damage recurring after replacement.

When 2013 Dodge Durango body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2013, latest Aug 22, 2025.

2013 Dodge Durango structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter92013 Q42016 Q32018 Q12019 Q22020 Q32022 Q12023 Q4
85 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2025 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (9).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 201110 (1%)
  2. 201210 (2%)
  3. 201385 (13%)
  4. 2014190 (24%)
  5. 2015113 (22%)
  6. 201612 (7%)
  7. 201720 (9%)
  8. 201826 (11%)
  9. 20195 (4%)
  10. 20206 (11%)
  11. 202115 (7%)
  12. 20222 (4%)
  13. 20231 (3%)
  14. 20240 (0%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints for the 2013 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 85 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Durango, which is 13% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Durango's structure and body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2013 Durango.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 89,000 miles.
Did these body and structure problems cause any fires or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this component for the 2013 Durango includes 2 fire reports and 12 injuries, with no crashes recorded.
How does 2013 compare to other Durango model years for this problem area?
The 2013 Durango's 85 complaints and 13% share are lower than 2014 (190 complaints, 24% share) and 2015 (113 complaints, 22% share), but higher than most other model years listed.

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.