2013 Dodge Journey reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Journey from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 503
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 72 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 31 reported crashes · 41 injuries · 16 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#1,031
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Dodge median
+148
median 355 across 271 Dodge records
Vs 2011-2015
+208
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
14%
Engine: 72 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Dodge Journey
- ENGINE 72
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 69
- SERVICE BRAKES 60
- SEATS 54
- AIR BAGS 43
4 recalls on record for the 2013 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 17V432000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
- NHTSA 16V273000 · 2016 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PI A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a
- NHTSA 15V675000 · 2015 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 15V431000 · 2015 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2013 Dodge Journey
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Dodge Journey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Dodge Journey reliable?
NHTSA has 503 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Dodge Journey and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (72 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Dodge Journey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Journey?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (72), electrical system (69), service brakes (60), seats (54). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Dodge Journey?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2013 Dodge Journey. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.