2013 Dodge Journey

● Typical for this model

2013 Dodge Journey
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 352 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	4
2008	8
2009	1433
2010	988
2011	169
2012	376
2013	352
2014	410
2015	553
2016	385
2017	197
2018	230
2019	100
2020	64

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 74 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 72 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V432000 (Air Bags).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260302

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, 20171121

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SEATS 16%

16% of complaints: seats — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint.

INJURY

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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, 20250123

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20130520

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, 20260812

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151015 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 15V431000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151221 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 15V675000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160524 — steering

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.

Campaign 16V273000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170828 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V432000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20240801 — EA (open)

Vehicle entrapment

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (74 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (73 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (72 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 15V431000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V675000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V273000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V432000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2010 ◆ 2015

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FAQ

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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.