The 2021+ Dodge Durango got a redesigned front end with new headlight styling. Many owners of 2011-2013 Durangos with factory halogen headlights want that newer look.
A common question is:
Can you install 2021+ Dodge Durango headlights on a 2011-2013 Dodge Durango?
Yes, but swapping the headlight assemblies is not enough. The 2011-2013 halogen wiring is different from the wiring the 2021+ headlights use, so you need a conversion harness made for this swap.
Quick Answer
- Use the 2011-13 Dodge Durango To 2021+ Headlight w/Halogen Turn Bulb Conversion Cables to connect 2021+ headlights to the factory wiring.
- It is only for 2011-2013 Durangos that came with factory halogen headlights.
- It only works with 2021+ Durango headlights that use a halogen turn signal bulb. It does not work with the full LED turn signal version.
- Plug and play. No cutting or splicing.
- The kit is one left and one right harness. HEADLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED.
Not sure which headlights your Durango has? See How to Tell What Type of Headlights Your Vehicle Has.
What You Need for This Conversion
- A pair of 2021+ Dodge Durango headlight assemblies that use a halogen turn signal bulb. These are sold separately.
- The 2011-2013 Durango to 2021+ conversion harness (one left and one right).
Compare your replacement headlights with the listing photos before ordering so you get the correct configuration.
Why Won't 2021+ Headlights Plug Into a 2011-2013 Durango?
The newer headlights fit the vehicle, but the wiring layout is different. The 2011-2013 halogen system is not set up for the 2021+ headlight assemblies, so the factory connectors cannot run them directly.
The harness adapts the factory connectors and corrects the wiring layout. The factory wiring stays intact. For more background, read Do I Need a Headlight Conversion Harness?
Only for 2021+ Headlights With a Halogen Turn Signal Bulb
This is the most important check. The harness is designed only for 2021+ Dodge Durango headlights that use a halogen turn signal bulb.
If you are installing the 2021+ full LED turn signal headlight version, this harness is not compatible.
Only for Factory Halogen Durangos
This harness is only for 2011-2013 Dodge Durangos that came with factory halogen headlights.
It is not compatible with:
- Factory HID headlight setups
- Vehicles that came with factory LED headlights
- Aftermarket headlights with non OEM pinouts
Have a 2014 or newer Durango? That needs a different harness. See the 2014+ Durango Halogen to 2021+ Halogen Headlight Conversion Guide or the 2014+ Durango HID to 2021+ Halogen Style guide.
What This Harness Fits
- 2011 Dodge Durango
- 2012 Dodge Durango
- 2013 Dodge Durango
It is for vehicles that came with factory halogen headlights and are being upgraded to 2021+ Dodge Durango headlights with a halogen turn signal bulb.
What This Harness Does Not Fit
- 2021+ full LED turn signal headlight versions
- Factory HID headlight setups
- Vehicles that came with factory LED headlights
- Aftermarket headlights with non OEM pinouts
Before You Buy
Confirm the following:
- Your vehicle is a 2011-2013 Dodge Durango
- It came with factory halogen headlights
- Your replacement headlights are 2021+ Dodge Durango headlights with a halogen turn signal bulb
- Your replacement headlights use OEM style connector pinouts
If you have any fitment questions, contact us before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to cut or splice any wires?
No. The harness is plug and play and connects to the factory wiring.
Will this work on a Durango with factory HID headlights?
No. It is only for vehicles that came with factory halogen headlights.
Will this work with the 2021+ full LED turn signal headlights?
No. Those headlights use a different configuration and need a different harness.
Can I use aftermarket headlights?
Only if they use the same OEM connector style and pinout. Aftermarket headlights with different wiring are not compatible.
Are the headlights included?
No. The kit includes one left and one right conversion harness. HEADLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED.
Summary
Upgrading a 2011-2013 Dodge Durango from factory halogen headlights to 2021+ headlights takes more than swapping the assemblies. The wiring is different, so you need a harness made for this conversion.
Confirm your Durango came with factory halogen headlights and that your 2021+ headlights use a halogen turn signal bulb. Then get the 2011-2013 Durango to 2021+ Headlight Conversion Cables or browse all Dodge Durango parts. HEADLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED.
