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2013 Dodge

Durango 4WD

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Dodge Durango: best and worst years
2013 Dodge Durango 4WD (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
479 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
19.4 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 0.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
120 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,987 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
11
Owner complaints
640
Reported injuries
22

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32%
  • ENGINE13%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • SEATS8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 902 total.

Dodge Durango: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  • RQ15003opened May 1, 2015INTERIOR LIGHTING

    Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires

  • DP14004opened Sep 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

  • EA14001opened Jan 10, 2014INTERIOR LIGHTING

    Headliner Fires

  • PE13027opened Aug 19, 2013INTERIOR LIGHTING

    Headliner Fires

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

155 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • May 19, 2026ENGINE112192

    COOLER - ENGINE OIL

  • May 19, 2026ENGINE112191

    COOLER - ENGINE OIL

  • Apr 1, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS1623000028 REV.H

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • Mar 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110604

    SPEAKER - NONE

  • Mar 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110603

    SPEAKER - NONE

  • Sep 30, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER107614

    EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING & CORE - HEATER

  • Aug 16, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. B

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • and 147 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.