2013 Dodge Journey
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 352
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 352 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 1,433 |
| 2010 | 988 |
| 2011 | 169 |
| 2012 | 376 |
| 2013 | 352 |
| 2014 | 415 |
| 2015 | 553 |
| 2016 | 387 |
| 2017 | 199 |
| 2018 | 235 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 65 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
21% · 74 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Electrical system
21% · 73 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Engine
20% · 72 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V432000 (Air Bags).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-02
Dodge Journey burst into flames after being repaired after a factory recall, driver had to pull over to the side of the highway stop and exit the vehicle until smoke subsided and fire was extinguished.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-21
Also filed under Power train and vehicle speed control
Seats
16% · 58 reportsMost commonly citing head restraint.
Show complaint excerpts
We were going thru the park we did not hit anything nor where we going fast we were only going 14/15 mph .
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-23
Air bags
13% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back and shoulder.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-20
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the air bag and ABS warning lights illuminated, and the cruise control feature became inoperable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2015-10-15Engine and engine cooling15V431000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2015-12-21Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic15V675000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2016-05-24Steering16V273000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2017-08-28Air bags17V432000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2024-08-01Engineering analysisOpen Vehicle entrapment
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 72 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V431000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 15V675000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 16V273000 · Steering
- Recall 17V432000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2013 Dodge Journey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Dodge Journey is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Journey?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Journey have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.