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2013 Dodge Durango: ABS light or ABS activating

8 of the 640 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Durango describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints
8
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
67,000
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

What owners say

Filed Aug 16, 2023 · Electrical · 185,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the seat belt and ABS warning lights illuminated with a burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle shutoff and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Crank wont start engine light etc sign and abs and crank forever then start then cut off within 5-10 secs with high rpm

Filed Aug 23, 2020 · Fuel system · 153,700 miles · ND

I am financing this vehicle as of 4 days now, there are 2 open recalls, 1. Alternator 2. Fuel pump relay (that has not been solved). My problem is my daily driver can stall out at any giving moment!!! That can cause injuries to myself and/or others. My car was left running (maybe 10 minutes tops) I put it in gear pull around my AC goes hot, my ABS and traction control lights flash on my dashboard, I pull over before getting on the main road, place it in park and turn off the vehicle, it did not turn over nor turn in the ignition. I may be out of place, but how can you continue to sell, if recalls are not yet fixed? I am afraid to get on the hwy for work, I drive 15mph under the speed limit. Sincerely, a upset customer

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was applied but failed to respond. The vehicle stalled and the ABS warning indicator and traction control indicator illuminated. Additionally, the power steering became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to rockwall chrysler jeep dodge (970 I-30 e, rockwall, tx 75087) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to pay for the repairs. The contact was informed that he would be reimbursed when the parts become available. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Brakes · 49,087 miles · NY

I was driving down my street in my 2013 dodge durango. I got to the intersection and like any other person I went to stop. I depressed my barbrake pedal and nothing happened. There was also a loud hissing noice. No lights such as ABS was on when I started the car. I thankfully didn't hit anyone and was able to coast and wait for the car to stop. Long story short it had to do with a saftey recall ( the receipt says recall p14) for the brake booster that was not fixed at the dealership correctly. I was very dissapointed in the car overall, I had three problems in about a month with my kids in the car all three times.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · CO

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 after the battery icon appeared on the console. Drove another mile and stopped the vehicle to investigate. Other than the odor, nothing else was found. Could not locate specific location of odor. Decided to take vehicle to dealership about 6 miles away. Vehicle started w/o the battery icon but within a mile it reappeared. Odor present the whole time but no smoke. Sunday--dealership was closed. On monday, dealership called to say our alternator was fried and we needed a new one.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 22,100 miles · TX

Alternator diodes in my vehicle may experience a rapid failure variability in the failure mode ranges from no output, reduced output, and /or fully shorted to ground condition depending on the alternator failure mode and timing, electrical system voltage may drop to critical levels, disabling systems such as ABS system, ESC system, ECM system and/or the central body controller.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Brakes · 100 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal became abnormally hard to depress and prevented the vehicle from being stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ABS module software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 17,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Service brakesReported September 18, 2017 · 646,394 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Risk
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.

Recall number 17V572000 · Recall details

Service brakesReported April 1, 2014 · 646,498 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Risk
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

Recall number 14V154000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported March 4, 2014 · 18,780 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
Risk
If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.

Recall number 14V104000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2013 Dodge Durango abs

Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Durango?

8 of 640 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Durango (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Dodge Durango?

There are 3 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2013 Dodge Durango

Stalling 122Fuel pump 60Check engine light 43Won't start 41Fire or smoke 30Loss of power 27Wipers 15Hesitation 11Jerking 11Knocking 10Headlights 10No deployment 9Key fob 9Engine failure 8Warning lights 7Airbag light 6Power steering loss 6

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