How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Dodge Durango?

NHTSA lists 34 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Durango, which is 5% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Dodge Durango?

This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2013 Durango's Transmission & Powertrain complaints.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear on the 2013 Durango?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 44,550 miles.

Did the 2013 Durango's transmission issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data links 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Durango.

How does the 2013 Durango compare to other years for this problem?

The 2013 model's 5% share is lower than 2016 (19%), 2022 (16%), 2023 (30%), and 2024 (36%), though those later years had fewer total complaints.

2013 Dodge Durango Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Dodge Durango, 5% of its 640 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 44,550. No related recalls are listed in this data, though complaints reference rollaway and shift-to-park problems.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 34; 5% of 640
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 44,550 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle rolling away or shifting out of park on its own while parked or idling, in some cases leading to a crash.
Some describe the transmission slipping out of gear unexpectedly during normal driving, including while turning.
Several report hesitation or stumbling when accelerating from a stop or merging, with RPMs dropping before the vehicle catches up to speed.
Others describe shuddering or vibration between 30 and 45 mph that recurred even after a dealer-performed transmission software update.
One owner reported a fire starting near the power control module while a mechanic was working on the vehicle.
A few describe the transmission skipping second gear or hesitating when shifting from park to drive.

When 2013 Dodge Durango transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2013, latest Jul 22, 2025.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Jul 2025; peak Oct 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Durango model year

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

201151 (6%)
201237 (6%)
201334 (5%)
201442 (5%)
201538 (8%)
201630 (19%)
201723 (11%)
201813 (6%)
201913 (9%)
20203 (5%)
202110 (5%)
20229 (16%)
20239 (30%)
20245 (36%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Dodge Durango?: NHTSA lists 34 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Durango, which is 5% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Dodge Durango?: This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2013 Durango's Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear on the 2013 Durango?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 44,550 miles.
Did the 2013 Durango's transmission issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data links 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Durango.
How does the 2013 Durango compare to other years for this problem?: The 2013 model's 5% share is lower than 2016 (19%), 2022 (16%), 2023 (30%), and 2024 (36%), though those later years had fewer total complaints.