2013 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 353 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (74), Electrical System (73), Engine (72).
Key takeaways
- 353 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 32 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 74 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 73 | 21% |
| Engine | 72 | 20% |
| Seats | 58 | 16% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 44 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 44 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 9% |
| Power Train | 29 | 8% |
| Steering | 20 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electronic Stability Control (esc) - filed 2026-08-27
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 contac...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,air Bags - filed 2026-08-12
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 ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-29
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 shoc...
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More for the 2013 Dodge Journey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.