2013 Dodge Journey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (52) · Seats (50) · Engine (46)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
236 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal 2017-07-07 · campaign 17V432000 · 363,480 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2016-05-06 · campaign 16V273000 · 8,569 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2015-10-19 · campaign 15V675000 · 275,187 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2015-07-07 · campaign 15V431000 · 145,379 vehicles
Defect: 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. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Risk: If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
Service bulletins (248)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Electrical System 2025-07-28 · 106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Electrical System 2025-06-12 · 104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Electrical System 2025-05-01 · 103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Showing the 6 most recent of 248 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 153,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. the contact stated that while driving, the abs, brake, and traction control warning lights remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the abs module had failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was informed by the mechanic…”
2026-08-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“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. the contact received notifications for manufacturer recalls: r61 and t47; and the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the air bag wirin…”
2026-06-29 · Electrical System“incident occurred onjune 29, 2026 approximately around 6 pm. the system in question is the electrical. i was pulling out of the parking space at the safeway parking lot, my arm was rested on the driver side door, window was down, and i heard the automatic door locks engaged. at that exact moment i felt a heavy shock go through my arm. i screame…”
2026-06-26 · Vehicle Speed Control“abs module failure. replaced abs module with brand new mopar replacement. abs module still will not communicate with system. no traction control, cruise control, multiple lights in dash.…”
2026-03-02 · Engine · 267,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2013 dodge journey. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v432000 (air bags). the contact stated that previously, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the check engine oil pressure warning light illuminated…”
2026-02-05 · Structure:body“i received two safety recalls that my dealer has never fixed. one for the abs system r61/nhtsa 15v-675 and one for the beauty cover r32/nhtsa 15v-431. i was supposed to be contacted when the parts were available and never was. my beauty cover has come off and my abs system randomly turns off. i am not sure who reported that these repairs for the…”
2026-01-30 · Unknown Or Other“we were driving our vehicle and suddenly the car shut down. it basically stopped running. dash lights on, heater blower going etc but speed was dropping to 0 quickly. we were in a small town so we could pull over but had it been a highway it could have caused major issue pending what lane you were in. there was no warning, no sign like a check engi…”
2025-11-20 · Service Brakes“cusumer choice automotive 1706 lower roswell rd. sold me a vehicle with a branded title with /knowledge it was a total loss vehicle now the abs and traction lights or on the seatbelt deployed light is on air sensor light on and brakes or grinding i purchased on 10-4- 2025 this is november-20-2025 i asked for refund and to cancel they say as is not…”
2025-11-09 · Engine“oil filter housing cap broke during oil filter change.…”
2025-11-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fluid leak underneath the front end of the vehicle. the “low oil” warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken for an oil change, and the contact was informed that the oil level was adequate, and the oil was clean. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.