Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 -16 City / 20 -23 HWY
Horsepower
290 -360
Seats
4 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jennifer M
It's safe and dependable, never had any mechanical problems.
I like that it gets great gas mileage. Its comfortable for long road trips. Absolutely no mechanical issues.
accountCircle Sam W
Every family needs a Durango.
My dodge Durango is so comfortable for my whole family. It has heated leather seats in the front and back, a DVD player and wireless headphones to make a long drive seem short because the kids are so quiet. The drive is smooth, when going for the cruise control is the perfect option. My specific vehicle is over 7 years old and still drives like it is brand new! On a nice night I like to drive out in the country listening to music on the amazing sound system and putting my sunroof down to feel the air and see the stars.
accountCircle Emily W
Gas mileage isn't great but it is better than my last vehicle
I like that it is reliable. It is the first vehicle I have had with navigation in it and I love it. I wish it had better gas mileage.
accountCircle Elizabeth B
Bringing the utility to SUV.
My Durango is the best of both worlds. It is nice enough to still impress, but also roomy enough to accommodate like a truck. It is versatile enough to go to the hardware store and pick up supplies, and also to go out to dinner on a Friday night. Engine has quite a bit of aggressiveness for an SUV, and the four-wheel drive behaves wonderfully in the snow mud and all other conditions.
accountCircle Jamie H
Overall review of Dodge Durango.
My car has been very reliable. The seats are somewhat uncomfortable for long rides. Overall it is very comfortable. I really enjoy driving this car. It handles well. It seems to perform well. I did get bigger tires for mine to accommodate 10 ply tires. Bigger tires do make it somewhat more of a rougher ride. Little road noise when driving.
accountCircle Brenda F
I love my Dodge Durango citadel.
This vehicle is the best on ice/snowy roads that I have ever owned. Enough room for groceries and grandkids.
accountCircle Erica M
You can safely and easily make any seat adjustments while driving.
My 2013 Dodge Durango is a very reliable vehicle. It is very comfortable and seats 7-8 persons comfortably. It is gas efficient during non-city commutes. It drives very smoothly and I consider it a very safe vehicle. I enjoy the benefits of having a third row seat but love it when I can lay the seats down to make more room for shopping. I enjoy the personalized individual heating/cooling settings for driver and front passenger, as well as the individual settings for rear passengers. It allows me to keep my groceries cooler in the cargo and third row seat while not freezing me on the drive home. The automotive adjustable seats make driving and riding very comfortable. One problem I have experienced is that it drives so smoothly and easy you can speed and not realize it ??. But overall this is one of the best vehicles I have purchased.
accountCircle Tina M
3rd row seating DVD player. Heated seats front/back. Nav. Sirius radio. Bluetooth.
It is very comfortable. Heated seats front/back. DVD player for the kids. 3 rd. Row seating. Navigation and computer. Bluetooth.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Yaw O
2013 dodge Durango. American best SUV.
Very great SUV with third row seating. Very spacious and comfortable on and off raid. Very good on gas because you drive four hours on the highway without needing to stop for gas. Bluetooth, XM radio, backup camera, navigation. Side boards to help get on the truck and side and rear air bags.
accountCircle Kristina J
Poor quality vehicle that I do not recommend to families.
My vehicle has only 110,000 miles on it and everything is starting to go wrong. Transmission issues along with the rack and pinion going out on it. $1800 just for the rack and pinion. Does not ride very smooth either. I will not buy another Durango. Stay away.
accountCircle Zaidy L
Woman friendly SUV for a family of six.
There has been a lot of recalls on this particular vehicle especially with electrical and engine issues. I have had to replace the tires many times as well. I do however love the size of it is very woman friendly inside and the cameras radio and lock system is excellent.
accountCircle Toni C
Dodge Durango 2013 wouldn't recommend to families
2013 Dodge Durango I don't care for the seats I think they are Uncomfortable & hard to keep clean with kids. Vehicle doesn't get very good gas mileage. Seem to take a lot of money to keep up with the vehicle. Seat belts aren't easy to work with having two car seats. All together it's just not a good family vehicle in my opinion.
accountCircle Robert B
Not a bad vehicle very reliable.
Not a bad vehicle. Reliability is very good and I like the comfort of the seats. Performance is lacking and I desire to have more horsepower.
accountCircle Brian Smith
Losing faith in my Durango
Starting to have problems front collision warning sensor starting to mess up so if you put it in park without shutting the engine off it won't shift out of park($2000-$4000) windshield washer nozzles have broken replaced and now broken again within 3 months. Clip that holds radiator away from pulleys broke let hose get into pulley rubbed a hole in it. I'm sure more is coming soon. Starting to lose faith in this one going on any long trips. Prefer my 2001 Tahoe for reliability.
accountCircle Bernadette R
2013 dodge Durango schmango.
This car has random things break that no one even touches. My windshield washer fluid hose disconnected/tore in half under the hood. The liftgate arm snapped off with barely any use. I have had to replace pretty much any component of the starting system- thankfully under recall but still broke down twice. All of the whistles and bells are great, but totally not worth all of the things that go wrong with the car. Totally unreliable!
accountCircle alex C
My Thoughts On My Car... It is great almost no problems and it has my full trust
It's pretty nice and there are almost no problems with my car I enjoy it very much and a new car would be nice but it does the job just fine. The car is in reasonable condition and goes pretty fast. It reliability is outstanding I have had close to no problems with the vehicle.

Dodge Durango Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Special Service
290-360 HP 15-19 MPG 4-7 Seats
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SXT
290-295 HP 15-19 MPG 4-7 Seats
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Crew
290-360 HP 15-19 MPG 4-7 Seats
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R/T
360 HP 15 MPG 4-7 Seats
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Citadel
290-360 HP 15-19 MPG 4-7 Seats
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2013 Dodge Durango Owner Reviews

4.43
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5 stars 60%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Daisy H on June 25, 2021
It has heated seats and a heated steering wheel.
I love how roomy my citadel is. With bucket seats it is perfect for my kids car seats. Very reliable. Seats are comfortable also. We got the DVD player also which helps with long car rides. We had one recall on it and dodge took care of it. Overall performance for me has been great it drives well.
accountCircle Susan A on June 17, 2021
Good vehicle, mostly reliable great family vehicle.
Computer does not last long, nice gas mileage, nice digital throughout the car, trunk is very spacious, back up camera is a plus, I like that it tells you when you need a oil change, flex fuel is also very nice. If you have the remote start option it is great.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Brandy G.

Pros are the engine power is great. I love the interior. It has a lot of room for passengers and hauling things. It has been very reliable. I like that it has third row seating. Makes it very accommodating for driving passengers around.

likeFilled Lisa L.

AWD, third row seating, sunroof, leather, DVD player, satellite radio, navigation system, hard drive for pictures and music, 5.7L V8 engine, easy to drive, has a lot of power, good in the snow, four doors and liftgate for easy storage.

likeFilled Priscilla R.

AWD and is great in the snow. I can get anywhere. Reliable and durable. Spacious and roomie. Comfortable captain seats. Heated seats. Back up camera. Does good in the mountains. Seats 6. Good highway gas mileage.

likeFilled Brandon T.

The 2013 dodge Durango is very roomy with 3rd row seating, making it ideal for larger families. It is an AWD, which is good for varying weather conditions. It has Bluetooth, so the hands free feature is nice for making calls or streaming playlists.

likeFilled Sissy B.

3 Rows to seat teenagers - seats up to 7 adults. Great gas mileage -large gas tank ecoboost. Quiet smooth ride-. Dual air. 4 Door with hatch. Easy to get into and out of. Large cargo space. All seats lay down. Comfortable seating. Remote entry.

likeFilled Mary B.

All Wheel drive, back up camera, seats 7, can save my own music to my player are pros. The windows could stand to be darker tint, the trunk does not have much room unless you lay down seats. The color is not grey but a tan. There is a lack of cup holders for middle row. Could use better ventilation.

likeFilled Kyle A.

It handles well, has a good ride height and lots of interior space. It has everything I need in a vehicle except a tow hitch, but I plan to remedy that this summer. It has enough power and a good radio with Bluetooth capability.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Brandy G.

The cons of the Durango are the trunk space is very minimal. I would have really liked having a bit more room to store things in the back. I would also have liked to have heated seats in the third row. I hate having kids who fight over who gets to sit where based on the heated seats.

dislikeFilled Lisa L.

I do not know of any cons for this vehicle, I love it and all of it is features. I would definitely recommend this vehicle for anyone in the market. It has been a great vehicle for my family. We have done quite a few road trips and it has served us well.

dislikeFilled Priscilla R.

I really don't have any complaints. Maybe the fact that the radiator went out. I also wish it was 4wd. So it would. Do somewhat better in the snow. Maybe if it seated 7 it would be better. Other than that, its sturdy.

dislikeFilled Brandon T.

No cons to mention. I like every aspect of this car. The newer models do not have a bench 2nd row, which I would like to see reintroduced, this has prevented me from updating to a newer model. I love the Durango.

dislikeFilled Sissy B.

Driver seat sits low, hard to see over the steering wheel if you are short. Third row is great for small people or children only. Rear hatch is heavy and the shocks keep going out. Key fob goes out over and over. Coolant issues, suspension issues and internal lifter issues.

dislikeFilled Mary B.

I already listed them with the pros since the a question implied that you were asking for both. So, again, they could improve the cup holders, trunk space, window tint to block bright sunlight, and the ventilation.

dislikeFilled Kyle A.

It has a v6 engine instead of a v8. I have to change out the cabin filter more often than any other vehicle I have owned. While the seats are nice and the leather is holding up, the carpet is somewhat cheap and is coming loose in some places.

Ranks #6 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2013 Dodge Durango has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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Ranks #3 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Dodge Durango has a combined MPG of 18 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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Is The 2013 Dodge Durango A Good Car?

Yes! I love it! I am not a fan of the temperature buttons. Wish it was a dial instead of a up down button.
Mackenzie G.
It is a very good vehicle and has been a great family vehicle. It is awesome on gas especially when we have to travel to Texas from Georgia to visit family. It is about 1000 miles and the Durango has... Read More
Cynthia R.
I have owned a lot of vehicles, and it is my favorite. It is more dependable than any of the others aside from one. There is plenty of room and l can drive 400+ miles on one tank.
Kyle A.
Everything Gas mileage, riding, extra seats and cargo area. I would prefer this ride over any other. Thanks dodge
Jess P.
Yes and it last forever. Also runs great and not to bad on gas mileage. Plenty of room for the kids and their friends.
Tiffany M.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Dodge Durango?

The temperature buttons are 2 separate buttons that you click up or down and I wish it was a dial instead.
Mackenzie G.
The Durango is extremely reliable. I never have a problem with the engine or any mechanical component of the vehicle. It has taken me miles and miles away from home. It does not have any problems.
Cynthia R.
I have had one problem that cost about $700 to fix, but it certainly is more dependable and has required fewer repairs than my Silverado.
Kyle A.
Its reliable Have no problems Only issue is sometimes the ac acts up but besides that it's perfect, I do not have anything bad to say about dodge
Nic T.
Very reliable with not a single problem so far. It has ran perfect since the day we bring it home. Great ride.
Mia M.

Is The 2013 Dodge Durango A Good Value?

We got our used for $21000 in 2017 when it was 4 years old and had 85 thousand miles on it. It is been a great SUV since!
Mackenzie G.
The Durango if valued today, it would be about 19,000 dollars. It is a very good value and it has barely gone down in depreciation.
Cynthia R.
We paid $21,000 for it used and I have put as many miles on it as we're on it when we bought it. I think it has been a great value.
Kyle A.
19, 995 dollars And yes overall it's a great price for such a perfect ride, I highly do love dodge Durango
Jill C.
18,000 and it's been well worth the value. Glad we choose to go with this vehicle for a second time. Great value for the money.
Megan M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2013 Dodge Durango rear Heat not working?

Answer: The blend door actuator is likely the issue if the heater isn't working in a 2013 Dodge Durango. It could also be an issue with the motor or blower system. The blend door actuator is a small electric motor that...

Why is my 2013 Dodge Durango key fob not working?

Answer: If the key fob is not working then You need a new battery. All key fobs use the same type of battery, which is a cr2032 battery. These are small coin-shaped batteries and they will cost You about 5 dollars each...

Why is my 2013 Dodge Durango cruise control not working?

Answer: The cruise control for Your 2013 Dodge Durango may stop working all of a sudden due to damaged vacuum hoses. Another likely reason is when the vacuum actuator for Your vehicle ceases to work. The controls could...

What's the 2013 Dodge Durango fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2013 Dodge Durango fuel filter location is at the fuel pump, in the fuel tank. Vehicle parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles or so. If it doesn't...

What's the 2013 Dodge Durango coolant type?

Answer: The 2013 Dodge Durango coolant type is peak oet naob53. You will come into many problems with an engine. There could be excessive oil use, requiring the oil to be replaced sooner than expected. A really serious...

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Safety & Reliability

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