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After 1100 miles
waygrabow, 01/10/2013
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
76 of 77 people found this review helpful
It is everything I expected. The Durango got a good review from Edmunds staff, and I have learned to trust their reviews. Consumers Reports also rated the Durango tops in customer satisfaction which says something. This is the first Chrysler product I have ever purchased. I looked at the Explorer, CX-9, new Pathfinder, Highlander, and Pilot also. The Durango matches the others in most attributes and exceeds them in having the shortest turning radius (maneuverability), longest driving range, and highest towing capacity. It is also great looking.
Love/hate relationship
Rastara, 10/14/2015
updated 04/19/2016
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful
I'm having a love hate relationship with my 2013 Durango SXT. Currently at 64k miles. This truck does everything I want it to- the ride is great incl. acceleration , braking, comfort etc. gas mileage is great IMO for the size of the vehicle- up to 28mpg with the amply powered V6. It also tows my 5x10 cargo trailer with ease. Having said this, there have been recalls incl. a new alternator, fuel pump relay, brake booster shield. When I had the truck at the dealer they discovered a leaky water pump, (replaced/covered by warranty),a cracked thermostat housing (covered), a blown rear shock(not covered) which took the rear sway bar bushings with it. Also had an AC problem blowing warm air (covered). So I had the shocks replaced at a cost of $320 incl. parts. My main concern is on the first trip to the dealer for recall work it was discovered the main wiring harness was pinched between the body and frame in the engine compartment. They "fixed" it at the dealer but WTF does that mean? To me it is a clear indication of a build quality issue. I luckily purchased the 5yr 100k mile warranty from Chrysler or else I would have to pay a huge repair bill. This truck has the superb Mercedes 5 speed tranny which is rated to 600 hp. The dealer has been good and no complaints there. So there it is, the good and bad. Having owned my share of vehicles, the Japanese are catching my eye simply because of their reliability, that is a fact.
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40,000 hard miles later
lheckert, 10/14/2014
updated 10/17/2016
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
44 of 47 people found this review helpful
Having owned multiple vehicles (cars & SUVs) I knew what I what on my must have list when I began my search. After extensive research I had decided that the Durango was it. My Durango SXT now has 40,000 miles, hard miles, and has never let me down. I have religiously changed my oil every 10,000 miles with synthetic and just put 4 new tires on it. Generally I would be considering to trade a year in with 40k miles but not with the Durango, I plan to keep her for the duration. UPDATE: At 75,000 miles the transmission started to fail. After leaving me sitting it was taken to the purchased from dealership. Once out of the shop it continued to stutter and jerk, at almost 89,000 miles it was traded.
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Fits my family's needs... perfectly
m_mora15, 10/03/2013
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I did an exhaustive search (in other words: I was looking for a bargain). We weren't looking for anything fancy, but we had to find an SUV with 3-rows, decent mpg's, something we can take camping, doesn't look like a giant rollerskate (quadruple check)... And we found one, the 2013 Dodge Durango. First, I REALLY like the exterior. The front looks very manly. The side view is ok, but the rear is reminiscent of older BMW's and its cousin the JEEP Grand Cherokee... fancy. Plenty of room for our luggage with the 3rd row folded down. Overall, very attractive vehicle.
New Durango mistake
Larry B, 09/28/2016
updated 03/31/2022
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Update to previous review. Had to trade in the Jeep Wrangler due to engine issues. Even though the vehicle was under warranty, reliability suffered and once again we lost money on the vehicle. At this point, we drive a KIA which has proven to be more dependable with better service and fuel economy. No longer a MOPAR fan. Owned a 2007 AWD Durango which we gave to our son and it's still running strong with 115,000 miles, no problems. I assumed that the new design would be just as dependable and that was a mistake. We traded our perfectly good F150 in on a new 2013 Durango with 10 miles on the odometer and started having problems on the way home from the dealership. Over the next month, the Durango spent most of it's time in the shop at great inconvenience to us, and no support from the Dealership that sold it to us. It broke down for the last time on a road trip with our grandchildren and I was able to get it to a local Dodge dealer where I left it for the last time. This ordeal lasted 45 days (and 1,500 miles) after purchase before Chrysler resolution finally agreed to make an exchange for another vehicle. I was given a 2014 Durango in exchange at a cost of approximately $2000 difference, and no reimbursement for my out of pocket expense for cab fare, car rental etc. Very disappointed with both Chrysler, and the dealership involved. We drove the 2014 for awhile, and then started getting recall notices so I traded it in on a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and lost another $3500 in the transaction because the Durango's don't hold their value. The Jeep Wrangler is on a different platform with better dependability and resale and we have had no problems in 35,000 miles. I don't recommend the Durango (or Jeep Grand Cherokee) to anyone because of the electrical problems they have since they are built on the same platform.
I love the car, BUT....
Barry, 10/07/2017
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Let me start off by saying, I really do love the Durango. I love the styling which is one of the main reasons I bought it. It's been 4 years and I'm considering trading it and this is why. At 41,000 miles I noticed a couple of drops of what appeared to be oil on my driveway. I thought it might be a loose plug since the dealership had recently changed the oil. It was not coming from there, rather farther back, so being under powertrain warranty, I took it in. Good news and bad news they said. The leak was from the transfer case, both input and output seals as well as the transfer case seal on the two halves. All covered under warranty. Great...bad news...they also found that the power steering box was devoid of fluid, nearly bone dry. So there was never any fluid under the car, so where did it all go? They had no explanation, but it needed to be replaced completely. To the tune of two grand. What? With 41,000 miles? The dealership was able to sell me an extended warranty which covered steering and suspension components to the tune of $250 which was great, heading in the right direction anyway. I called up Dodge customer support and was able to influence them into covering half of the warranty purchase, so now I'm getting the repair for $125. I really can't complain about that too much, but I do have a problem with a vehicle with low mileage needing probably 3-4k in repairs already. Above that, I have had SEVERAL electrical bugs which have occurred over the years which cannot be explained or repaired. I had a list of 7 different issues that were one time events, all different, but by the time I decided to talk to service about it, I was out of warranty so I have not pursued it since none have been repeatable. For instance, I got out of the car one day and the alarm went off. Could not get it to stop no matter what I did. It finally timed itself out and never repeated. Another time, I got in and started the car and the engine revved way high. Had to shut down the car to make it stop. Another time, used the remote starter and when I got in, I pushed the starter button as normal to drive away, but nothing would happen. Nothing would work. Ended up getting out of the car and using the remote to shut the car off then getting back in to start it like normal. All of these things are adding up to me thinking I'm going to have some hefty repair bills coming my way if I don't get out of this vehicle.
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mc9, 04/19/2013
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2003 Durango and the improvements in its ride and handling are remarkable. I bought it at Capital Chrysler in Garner from Sal R., who is a very good rep and takes care of his customer during and after the sale.
The Perfect SUV!! Love it
srs293, 11/20/2013
2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4dr SUV AWD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
This SUV is simply amazing. We looked at the Tahoe, Suburban, which were both overly priced and pretty plain on the inside. We then looked at the Nissan Armada, which was comfortable but the gas mpg was 13. We then looked at the 2013 Ford Expedition Limited and it had very loud road noise. Then we found it! The AWD, 5.7 Liter RT Durango. It's fast, very comfortable. Has every option out there and rides soooo smooth. We absolutely love the SUV. Best in class by far.
so far so good
dokutman, 07/29/2013
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased this new, may of 2013. Have put close to 6k miles on it already, but that included a trip to florida from md. Getting very decent gas milage for such a big vehicle, with AWD. Rides great, its quiet, with plenty of power. I average 23-24mpg in mixed driving, but got over 27mpg on the last fillup on the way home from florida! So far we've been very happy with this vehicle, and will post an update down the road....
2 words..... Electrical Problems
Rats, 07/27/2015
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
Our Dodge Durango Citadel is a beautiful car. Comfort and performance wise it is the nicest vehicle we have ever owned. Unfortunately the fun stops there. Dodge has several recalls out on this vehicle that they don't have the parts to fix. Our car currently won't start due to a recall issue and the dealership has no idea how to fix the problem because there are no parts to fix the issue. Imagine owning a 50000 dollar vehicle that won't start and has an unfixed brake booster recall. That is the Dodge experience.
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Great vehcile
bsworks75, 11/30/2012
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Going from Toyota Yaris 38 mpg to this 16 mpg is quite a shock but I'm learning to just deal with it. I feel powerful and guarded when I drive myself and my baby around in this vehicle. We got the V8 Hemi (which is not an option on this review) and we are both very pleased with what it has to offer. It has a tow package and though we've only towed an empty flatbed trailer it towed with ease. I like the fact that it has an "ECO" function and can detect when I don't need the full 8 cylinders and drops 4 for my city driving. Cons: can feel when it shifts, a minor shudder & hubcaps? I just dropped almost $50K and I get hubcaps?
Great value - this is for V8 Citadel with all options
zmra09, 05/18/2014
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 19 people found this review helpful
We had a 2011 Traverse LTZ that we were very happy with. Liked the dependability and the room. We were just looking for something nicer inside and with a little better ride and quieter. We looked at Acura MDX (too small even the new one); New Traverse and Buick (mild refresh not too exciting); Infiniti QX60 (nice, a little slower and would have been $10k more than our fully loaded Durango Citadel. From the first moment I drove the new 2014 Durango I was impressed by the handling; how solid and quiet it was; the ease of use of the Uconnect control system, and the performance. We got a fully loaded Durango Citadel with with 5.7 L Hemi V8.
Durango HEMI CREW FWD, 2013 Model
Don-Bob, 07/03/2016
updated 07/09/2018
2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my 'RANGO. It makes me feel like a teenager driving a muscle car. The difference is, I have child safety seats in the rear for my Grand Children. It's a solidly built, way cool, totally awesome vehicle. The highway mileage on long trips at 26-27 MPG makes me amazed at the technology and engineering involved in sculpting this work of art. The platform is excellent. The third row seating is a bonus, although big guys like me might not want to try to fold themselves up to climb in back there. But as far as comfort, convenience, safety, all 5 stars in my book. The cool factor is very high with me too. It looks marvelous. I added aftermarket tint and wind deflectors to the windows, some body side moulding, and running boards. It's a bad-assed Grandpa hotrod. The Grandkid's all love to be in it, ride in it, and they all talk about this car. It passes the grandkid test with 5 stars. I plan on driving this until the last bolt falls out. Chrysler should notify me personally if it's to be discontinued at any point because I would buy the last model year of it in the future. It's only going to get better going forward. I would love to attach a pic of my beautiful 'Rango here, but there are no provisions for that.
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Mostly Reliable... - Very Comfortable!
Jake Tanner, 08/17/2020
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had a view engine problems with mine... didn't last more than 100,000 miles before systems started failing. But very comfortable! Long trips were easy in that thing. And they styling as aggressive and intimidating. 3/5 stars for sure!
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Chrysler/Dodge Going Back to the Poor Quality Days
Brian Donnelly, 03/03/2017
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently brought my 2013 Dodge Durango (4 year old vehicle) into the Dealership for repairs and am very disappointed with the quality of materials and workmanship on my vehicle. During the last 30 days I have had to spend over $2,000 in repairs on my vehicle for materials that should never go bad in 4 years of vehicle ownership. I had to replace the heater blower, trans-cooler and power steering cooler & hoses. This is really sad, and has convinced me that I should never purchase a Dodge/Chrysler vehicle in the future. In addition, I had $1,100 in repairs on non-routine maintenance performed on my vehicle last year. It is amazing to me that Chrysler/Dodge refused to take responsibility for $3,100+ in poor workmanship and low quality parts & materials for a 3-4 year old vehicle. This type of poor quality and poor workmanship does not occur with Ford vehicles based on my ownership experience. Chrysler/Dodge efforts to NOT take responsibility for Chrysler/Dodge poor vehicle quality and poor workmanship is amazing to me. It really is sad to see the decline in quality, workmanship and customer service that has occurred with Chrysler/Dodge. Dodge and Mopar promote "We Built It. We Back It." That is obviously not truth in advertising. It is sad how low Chrysler/Dodge has gone over the years. If I knew that my vehicle would require over $3,100 in poor quality parts and workmanship repairs in 4 years of vehicle ownership, I would never have purchased my Dodge Durango. Lessons learned on a $40,000 purchase. It is very disappointing that Chrysler/Dodge has fallen to such low levels in product quality, workmanship and customer service.
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Dodge Durango Citiadel 5.6 ltr
Gary Derezotes, 04/11/2017
updated 10/16/2018
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great SUV no known defects.
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2013 AWD Citadel
larod55, 11/25/2012
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have put about 1200 miles on this vehicle. About 400 of those miles were used to to tow a 17' bass boat through the Ozark moutains.I can find nothing to complain about. Plenty of power when I needed it.
Buyer Beware!
L Falcon, 07/22/2015
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
The 2013 Dodge Durango looks nice from the outside, BUT inside...the acceleration is mediocre for a 6cyl, air condition takes a while to cool, uncomfortable front seats, a 3-row seating arrangement inside should always include roof racks in my opinion (no roof rack). Most important thing is that this Dodge Durango has had 3-4 recalls since it was purchase in 2014 and every time Dodge has not moved quickly to make the necessary repairs. Their standard answer is always..."the part is not in yet". All the recalls mention possible crash if the issues are not repaired however, Dodge seems to not care about the safety of their customers. It has taken over 6 months for parts to finally become available for each recall and they have not bothered to contact us when that happens. I will not be buying another Dodge ever again.
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Radiator issues experienced
d, 07/06/2016
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have a dodge durango 2013 and the one thing i have an issue with is the Radiator. I am being told i have to replace my second radiator for a third one and it is not covered under warranty. $800 bill. I have never heard of having to replace two radiators on a car with no accidents. Does anyone know if Dodge Durango have a radiator issue?
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Good but...
Hunter, 11/30/2017
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in 2013 and it was good besides the clunky transmission and loud wind noise. We have taken it on two trips from New York to Florida and put almost 40,000 miles on it. BUT sometimes the power tail gate goes up at random then locks its self up the so I have to drive to the dealer with the trunk open. The fuel economy is poor when driving slitty aggressive I got 6 mpg. The seats are comfortable but I would recommend getting cooled seats because the leather seats get VERY hot during summer.
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Electricial issues. Awesome space.
Jc, 07/01/2020
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I loved the space and power my Durango had, however it had major electrical issues. No one knew how to repair it. The power would flicker off and back on during night drives, along with the air. It didn't feel safe.
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suyoung, 04/30/2016
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved the car until there were so many small recalls and the A/C did not work after three years since I bought the car new in Michigan. There was an inch and a half clean cut to the main tube. The manufacturer declined to help to pay, and the dealership I went to was horrible. I took my car to an A/C certified mechanic whom was familiar with Dodge. He said the main A/C tube was right next to the transmition metal shield. Either the main tube was corroded with all the salt and all from the snowy road or it was due to the metal vibration. Either way, wasn't the tube to last its life time? I have never had any A/C problem with any other car before. I think it is a defect.
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Nice SUV
Dave, 04/17/2018
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am really happy with this vehicle. I will buy another one.
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2013 is a beast
Dustin maack, 03/20/2019
2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4dr SUV AWD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Buy the 5.7 hemi unless gas milage is your conecern.
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R/T POWER + BLACKTOP style = One Hot Kid Taxi
Danielle, 06/22/2016
2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4dr SUV AWD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Durango!!! I have every option available and the kids love it. It has ample USB ports, storage and an outlet for plugging in chargers. The speakers are not top quality and I was disappointed. The navigation is less than impressive and hard to use. It tells me wrong information. The ride in the 2nd and 3rd row seats is rough and the seats are stiff. BUT the power of the hemi is worth every penny. The sleek style and blacktop package match my personality and demand attention. ONE HOT RIDE FOR ONE HOT MOM!
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Fire with no desire
Britt, 03/19/2023
2013 Dodge Durango SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got the 2013 used September 2022. Had to take it back to the dealer twice. By March 2023 it powered down while on the highway with no warning, then caught fire while I was inside. Total loss. Just don’t even buy a Durango let alone an older model
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great car and has served my very well
Andy, 02/07/2024
2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car has performed Very well, no problems other than the normal maintance
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Happy for Dodge
Jerry C, 05/12/2016
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
They made this one properly. Good for Dodge/Mercedes.
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Nice Durango
exhaustman, 04/26/2018
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The oil is changed and the tires rotated every 4500 miles. Wiper blades (front) are changed every year. The rear blade has been changed twice. Have had an issue with the steering wheel on-center changing when the tires are rotated. Had one alignment that seemed to help but at the next rotation the same thing happened; then the next rotation would make the on-center better. Very odd. Still have the original Michelin tires at 51,800 miles. Wear has been very good. I added chrome step bars right after purchase. My wife is short and she needs these for ease of entry. The bars also enhance the look of the vehicle. No other mechanical or electronic issues. My i-phone is paired with the blue tooth and works very well. AM-FM-Sirius radio is very good. Also has a CD player that is seldom used. I use the power lift gate every day and the remote start on cold days. No issues with these. Vehicle does not have navigation.
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Dan Given, 03/19/2019
updated 09/21/2022
2013 Dodge Durango Crew 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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Previous Chrysler Aspen owner. This vehicle is comparable. Lifters went on 6 cylinder motor at 75,000 miles. Not happy.
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Happy with the upgrade
Mopar Guy, 12/06/2019
2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4dr SUV AWD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
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I reluctantly traded in my 2005 Magnum R/T as we needed more room (3rd Row) and the AWD reliability living in Boston for a used 2013 Durango R/T(54,000miles). It's my Maggy with road clearance and AWD! I love the interior very roomy for a wider guy and plenty of leg room for the rear passengers as well. I've had it for just over a year and have no major problems (fingers crossed). Even took it for a GT of mid America (Boston to Missouri and back) 3000+ mile round trip, and it preformed flawlessly! I even got 28 MPG's on the way home! Not even kidding- I took a picture of it if you don't believe me! Don't get nearly that tooling around town @ 7.5-10 MPGs per week. The pick-up is great but my only real complaint is the transmission, it's never seems to be in the right gear when I accelerate, it will bog down then kind of struggle for a second looking or figuring out which gear to go to, then the tach jumps and the engine revs with even a little pressure on the gas. I think it's to many gears for the truck. But other than that it's been everything I wanted it to be. Still a Mopar Guy!
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Luxury
Tricia , 01/14/2024
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Durango Citadel is actually a 5.7 V8 Hemi. So it is the same motor as the SXT V8 5.7 this is just a luxury version of it it's got heated steering wheel heated seats front and back air conditioned seats DVD player it's got all the extra amenities and more
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