2013 Dodge Journey: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
351
Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Crash reports
9
Fire reports
32
Injuries
110.0
Severity index
Severity index 110.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Dodge Journey ranks 26 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 82% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 73 | 20.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 72 | 20.5% |
| ENGINE | 72 | 20.5% |
| SEATS | 58 | 16.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 43 | 12.3% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 43 | 12.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 31 | 8.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 29 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 73 of 351 complaints (20.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V432000 | 07/07/2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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. |
| 16V273000 | 06/05/2016 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 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. |
| 15V675000 | 19/10/2015 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 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 |
| 15V431000 | 07/07/2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.