2013 Dodge Durango vs 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Dodge Durango | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 640 | 802 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 218 | 291 |
| Investigations | 5 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–19 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,690 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 290 | 374 |
| Engine | 116 | 106 |
| Service Brakes | 74 | 141 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 84 | 103 |
| Seats | 76 | 57 |
| Power Train | 34 | 55 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 33 |
| Steering | 24 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 122 | 137 |
| Won’t start | 36 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 33 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 17 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 12 |
2013 Dodge Durango
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.