2013 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
- 190
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 190 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 21 indicate fire
What owners report
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving 55 mph, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated and the windshield wiper blades started operating without warning. The vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact called scott evans chrysler dodge jeep ram at [redacted] and was advised to replace the…
Fire reported
ODI 11014492
Electrical System
Vehicle shut down in middle of high without warning,all lights startedflashing like seatbelt unbuckled ,windshield wipers came on , it just went crazy. Then cut off with no power to anything! I was on highway 166 in carrollton ga. Was going straight.
ODI 11013836
Electrical System
The alternator went out causing the computer system to also go out while driving down a highway. The vehicle had to be towed to a dodge repair shop.
ODI 11010527
Electrical System
Driving 55mph, battery light comes on, the engine starts whining and i start to lose power as i pull into my driveway. Check manual and it says the battery light is the electrical charging system. I get out of the car and smell an electrical burning smell. Manual says take to dealer for service. Service confirms the electical burning smell came from a bad alternator. Check for recalls and one just came out july 11,…
ODI 11006554
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v435000 (electrical system) and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Paulding chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], dallas, georgia 30157) was…
ODI 11047701
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Alternator caught on fire, impacting my battery and after getting this fixed i am still having problems with the vehicle failing after i just got it out of the service center. The first time the alternator caught on fire it was in idle, stationary. The second altercation after picking it up from the dealership it had interior/exterior lights going on and off along with my windshield wipers operating while off. I…
Fire reported
ODI 11000805
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to big m chrysler dealer (located on [redacted], nicholasville, ky 40356) where it was diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found.…
ODI 11002464
Electrical System
Driving down the street under normal conditions when battery light came on and a strong burning smell appeared. Pulled over to find heavy smoke coming from the engine--appeared to be the alternator burning. Took the car immediately to a local garage down the block from incident. They started the car and verified the alternator had failed,was smoking, and about to catch fire. All gauges were misreading. Alternator…
Fire reported
ODI 10993520
Electrical System
June 4 2017while driving my 2013 dodge durango 55200 miles we experienced 100%electrical failure that caused the vehicle to shut down while operating on a city street.. Engine failure, loss of brakes, cooling system and radio shirt off and wipers came on as vehicle died. Smoke entered the cabin and we were unable to operate windows and door locks. Our toddlers were in the 2nd and 3rd row seating. We had to climb…
ODI 11002428
Electrical System
All electric keeps fading in and out, doesn't matter what where or how we are driving it just randomly fades in and out and has completely shut off a few times
ODI 10993500
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle stationary, intermittently not starting when push button has been pressed, we can hear starter attempting to engage but will not start. Sometimes the starter continuously runs for about 10 seconds attempting to start the car and the only way to stop the starter, is you have to leave the vehicle and lock the car w/key fob. Has done this intermittently since july of 2017. The vehicle has had the fuel pump…
ODI 11062866
Electrical System
2013 durango awd crew- was driving the vehicle around 40 mph. Avoidance maneuver required heavy breaking (could feel abs working). Upon moving the vehicle again from a standstill, noted a strong odor. Thought it might just be the brakes. Drove less than a mile and parked vehicle for about 90 minutes. Started vehicle again and within 5 minutes (never getting the vehicle above 40mph) noted the strong odor again. Soon…
ODI 10991278
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started to smoke. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke under the hood coming from the alternator. The contact waited a few minutes to restart the vehicle and it lost all power. In addition, the contact stated that the key failed to eject from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed…
Fire reported
ODI 10984711
Electrical System
After i purchased this vehicle i was coming from the bank and as i press the gas pedal to go forward the vehicle wouldn't drive forward. I called the dealer ship and i was told that nothing was detected so i continue to drive this vehicle and again i experience the same problem i took the vehicle to crown dodge and i hear the same thing as before. Now the vehicle shut down when i am driving and i have to put it in…
ODI 10983178
Electrical System
I came out of a store and upon getting in my durango i started it and noticed smoke and smelled a burning electrical smell. The hood wouldn't open because it had already burned through the cable that attaches the hood release. Within a few seconds the whole front end was on fire. I called the fire department and they had it put out pretty quickly. I've only had the vehicle for exactly a year almost to the day. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10981093
Electrical System
The alternator recently failed with symptoms identical to those described in dodge's p60 recall notice, i.e. All electrical power shut-off without warning while driving. Fortunately my son was able to safely pull over to the side of the road. Despite this failure which is very similar to that described in the p60 recall notice dodge says it is not covered. Dodge should expand the number of vehicles subject to this…
ODI 10956187
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving 20 mph, a burning odor was present in the vehicle and smoke appeared from the front of the vehicle. The service battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a bearing in the alternator fell out. The serpentine belt and alternator were…
ODI 10950275
Electrical System
Starting issue or stalling issue: vehicle tries to turn over but won't completely start while it is stationary. Vehicle may start but then sputters and dies, while it is stationary.
ODI 10947341
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving 15 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and a strange odor was present. The contact observed smoke under the hood. The electrical system caught fire without warning, but there were no visible flames. The fire department was not needed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10947768
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving approximately 15 mph, there was a winding noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact checked under the hood and noticed a burning odor coming from engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made…
Fire reported
ODI 10943989
Electrical System · Engine
Ac condenser/ transmission fluid cooler failed at 49,000 miles causing transmission fluid to leak out on right upper side causing transmission to not shift during driving operation. Loosing control of acceleration in the highway. There was a strong down shift causing a stall on a main highway.
ODI 11288616
Electrical System
The ignition key repeatedly loses contact while the engine is running. When starting the engine it will die repeatedly if you do not lift up on the key while it is in the ignition. Also, the car will shut off as you drive down the road without any warning. It loses all power including steering and brakes. Again, if you push up on the key it will restart itself and continue on.
ODI 11021688
Electrical System
Starting issue or stalling issue: vehicle tries to turn over but won't completely start while it is stationary. Vehicle may start but then sputters and dies, while it is stationary.
ODI 10947329
Electrical System
My alternator failed while i was driving on the highway, luckily i was in the very right lane and was able to pull over to the side of the road. Had i been in any other lanes it could have resulted in a very serious accident! All of my electronics and power steering shut off while the vehicle was moving. I am very disappointed that dodge will not pay for the replacement of my alternator because my warranty has…
ODI 10911304
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I believe the totally integrated power module is the problem. It will not start sometimes and then will not stay running when it does. Cranks and dies, acts like starter just keeps turning over and over after hitting ignition button. We have had this problem for a few weeks and it keeps getting worse. Our vehicle year make and module fall within the time frame of a stated recall and the same issues in that recall…
ODI 10920132