2013 DODGE JOURNEY

5 recalls — 503 complaints

17V432000 Jul 7, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1... Read more
363,480 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
16V273000 May 6, 2016
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
8,569 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15V675000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
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 Elec... Read more
Consequence
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may... Read more
275,187 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15V675000 Oct 19, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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 Elec... Read more
Consequence
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may... Read more
275,187 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15V431000 Jul 7, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
145,379 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Complaint Statistics

503 total complaints 31 crashes 16 fires 41 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE72
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM69
SERVICE BRAKES60
SEATS54
AIR BAGS43
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)43
UNKNOWN OR OTHER31
POWER TRAIN29
STEERING20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10
AIR BAGS Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
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 c... Read more
Fire 1 injured
ENGINE Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
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 c... Read more
Fire 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
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 a... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
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 a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
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 i... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
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... Read more
ENGINE Nov 9, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
Oil filter housing cap broke during Oil filter change.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 7, 2022
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 t... Read more
SEATS Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 16, 2025
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, the driver’s side headrest, part of my 2013 Dodge Journey’s AHR (Active Head Restraint) system suddenly exploded for no apparent reason. I was alone in the vehicle, waiting to make a left turn. The sudden loud, sharp sound and impact to t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 19, 2025
Incident date: Aug 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the Push to START button was pressed; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt firm and added force was need... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 19, 2025
Incident date: Aug 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the Push to START button was pressed; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt firm and added force was need... Read more
SEATS Apr 1, 2025
Incident date: Jan 7, 2024
My headrest randomly deployed/opened. I have contacted the dealership, and spoke directly, with Dodge; still no success. I have been trying to get this issue fixed for over a year; I still have a broken headrest that hurts my neck and makes it uncomfortable to drive. Please RECALL the headrest for 2... Read more
SEATS Mar 28, 2025
Incident date: Mar 27, 2025
The driver side seat headrest cushion deployed automatically. There was no car collision. I noticed the seat headrest deployed after returning to the car hours later. I liked into the interior back side of the cushion part and I saw broken pieces inside.
SEATS Jan 23, 2025
Incident date: Jan 22, 2025
We were going thru the park we did not hit anything nor where we going fast we were only going 14/15 mph . I was sitting in the pasenger seat and all of a sudden we heard what sounded like a loud pop and my head was hit by the head rest for no reason . We were not in an accident or anthing to cause ... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 10, 2024
The Catalytic Converter is the issue per our mechanic. We have had several issues out of the the vehicle, resulting in more money than the car is worth. The car no longer reaches over 55-60 mph, which is unsafe on the highway. Many times the car wont start. We thought it was the battery which have b... Read more
ENGINE Jan 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 10, 2024
The Catalytic Converter is the issue per our mechanic. We have had several issues out of the the vehicle, resulting in more money than the car is worth. The car no longer reaches over 55-60 mph, which is unsafe on the highway. Many times the car wont start. We thought it was the battery which have b... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Dec 8, 2024
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
Recently I have been having issues with the rear back up camera in the vehicle not working turning off beeping when nothing is around, also glitching and showing the camera upside down. I am also experiencing battery drainage in the vehicle I have just had the battery replaced and the alternator re... Read more
ENGINE Dec 8, 2024
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
Recently I have been having issues with the rear back up camera in the vehicle not working turning off beeping when nothing is around, also glitching and showing the camera upside down. I am also experiencing battery drainage in the vehicle I have just had the battery replaced and the alternator re... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 8, 2024
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
Recently I have been having issues with the rear back up camera in the vehicle not working turning off beeping when nothing is around, also glitching and showing the camera upside down. I am also experiencing battery drainage in the vehicle I have just had the battery replaced and the alternator re... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 13, 2024
Incident date: Aug 28, 2024
I was driving to work and my ABS and Traction control light came on while driving in the rain and started hydroplaning on the highway now my brakes are not working properly
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 29, 2024
Incident date: Jan 6, 2024
The drive seat headrest popped open for no apparent reason. My son had placed a hand on the back of the seat when entering the back seat and it just popped right open. From what I understand this is a safety feature when in an accident. That feature is no longer working so that places myself at risk... Read more
SEATS Jul 25, 2024
Incident date: Jul 25, 2024
As I was driving to pick my son up from work at 10pm, I started to drive my 2013 dodge journey sxt and noticed my head position didn't feel right. I got to my sons job and as we were making our way to the gas station to get gas before we headed home my headrest hit me in the back of the head randoml... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Jul 19, 2024
Incident date: Jun 3, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud explosion and was struck in the back of the head. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road, and the contact observed that the driver's side headrest had unintendedly deployed. The vehicle ... Read more
SEATS Jul 7, 2024
Incident date: Jul 7, 2024
We were pulling out of a parking lot on to the road and the riverside head headrest “exploded” open. We have looked and seen that some weee recalled but ours was not apart of the recall.
AIR BAGS Jun 30, 2024
Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
There was no damage to my headrest when I parked my car on the evening of: June 29, 2024. On Sunday morning; June 30, 2024. When I entered my vehicle. I learned that the driver seat headrest; airbag deployed/busted open for no apparent reason. My children travel with me in this vehicle. This is very... Read more
SEATS Jun 30, 2024
Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
There was no damage to my headrest when I parked my car on the evening of: June 29, 2024. On Sunday morning; June 30, 2024. When I entered my vehicle. I learned that the driver seat headrest; airbag deployed/busted open for no apparent reason. My children travel with me in this vehicle. This is very... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Jun 4, 2024
Incident date: Jun 4, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while her husband was driving out of the driveway, the passenger's side headrest abruptly exploded. No injuries were reported. The contact related to the failure with the Extended Warranty Program: Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Depl... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 23, 2024
Incident date: Apr 30, 2024
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a parking lot, she had observed a small amount of smoke but was not aware of where the smoke was being emitted. The contact stated that she was alerted that her vehicle had burst into flames. The contact sta... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS May 6, 2024
Incident date: May 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger’s side headrest air bag independently deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but p... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jan 22, 2024
Incident date: Dec 22, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and driving through slush or snow on the ground, the traction control failed to operate as designed. The message to check all-wheel drive was displayed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Nu... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 22, 2024
Incident date: Dec 22, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and driving through slush or snow on the ground, the traction control failed to operate as designed. The message to check all-wheel drive was displayed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Nu... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 11, 2024
Incident date: Dec 6, 2023
I got in my car to go to work and noticed that the front headrests were busted open. I didn't not know that there were airbags in them, but apparently there are? The car has not been in an accident and was just sitting in my driveway. I have read up on this a little and it has happened to many other... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 15, 2023
Incident date: Nov 8, 2019
Battery, car started turning off. Turned off on us when we made a stop right after getting off of freeway, luckily no car were coming. Changed Battery but still had problems. Then check engine light turned on, car stared pulling, had a mechanic check it and said it was the engine. We would have to r... Read more
ENGINE Nov 15, 2023
Incident date: Nov 8, 2019
Battery, car started turning off. Turned off on us when we made a stop right after getting off of freeway, luckily no car were coming. Changed Battery but still had problems. Then check engine light turned on, car stared pulling, had a mechanic check it and said it was the engine. We would have to r... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 24, 2023
Incident date: Oct 2, 2023
Electrical system keeps failing. Ecm emitts erroneous commands and changing it doesn’t solve the problem. Dealer won’t work on it and Chrysler doesn’t know. Research says that this is happening by the thousands.
POWER TRAIN Sep 24, 2023
Incident date: Sep 22, 2023
My 2013 Dodge Journey is just one of thousands of Dodge/Chrysler/GM vehicles to have transmission failures with this type of engine (3.6L V6) and transmission (62TE). These transmission units are exorbitantly expensive and fail time and again paired with these engines on vehicles such as CARAVAN, TO... Read more
SEATS Aug 23, 2023
Incident date: Aug 23, 2023
My headrest on my passenger seat employed during the night. My wife noticed it in the morning when she went to turn the car on for work. My safety or whoever would be sitting in the passenger could be compromised if the headrest would’ve went off while driving. We are worried now that our driver s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 20, 2023
Incident date: Aug 17, 2023
The car inside electrical would turn on, radio on, lighting on, fan on, but the engine light would be on and the car would not start. Not even a tow truck can jump it. I've fixed it once and they said it was the alternator, but that was 6 mths ago.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Aug 8, 2023
Was told of a catalytic converter recall
AIR BAGS Jul 22, 2023
Incident date: Jul 22, 2023
I was just pulling out of my driveway and it broke open air bag hasn't deployed but driver side head rest air bag compartment sounded like a small explosion but it broke open. There was no accident, I didn't hit anything just did it on it's own.
POWER TRAIN Jun 19, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
our 2013 dodge journey has been fixed three times off for the driveshaft. The mechanic shop keeps stating that the bolts are falling out and they have no reason to give us. We have to purchase the boats from that dealership in the cost a good amount of money, and we’ve only had the car for about f... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Apr 13, 2023
Incident date: Apr 13, 2023
Transmission mount and engine mount and drive shaft mount breaking all the time. Transmission going out on vehicle.
ENGINE Apr 13, 2023
Incident date: Apr 13, 2023
Transmission mount and engine mount and drive shaft mount breaking all the time. Transmission going out on vehicle.
ENGINE Mar 11, 2023
Incident date: Mar 10, 2023
many things had to be fixed like the camshift senor, tps, new battery after 2 months. the car will only crack and crack it will not fire. have took it everywhere and never get the answer as to what is wrong with it. the key fob will work hit and miss will show no key
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 11, 2023
Incident date: Mar 10, 2023
many things had to be fixed like the camshift senor, tps, new battery after 2 months. the car will only crack and crack it will not fire. have took it everywhere and never get the answer as to what is wrong with it. the key fob will work hit and miss will show no key
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Mar 1, 2023
Incident date: Feb 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the front passenger’s side headrest air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no reported injuries. The contact called the local dealer who informed her that the repair was not covered und... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 19, 2023
Incident date: Jul 13, 2022
My spark plugs were causing issue I had them replaced 6 months later my car starts throwing the same code they just keep resetting it saying nothing is wrong. Lately after my last oil change my coolant isn’t propelling through the engine properly and my car will under heat when traveling hills
POWER TRAIN Jan 19, 2023
Incident date: Jul 13, 2022
My spark plugs were causing issue I had them replaced 6 months later my car starts throwing the same code they just keep resetting it saying nothing is wrong. Lately after my last oil change my coolant isn’t propelling through the engine properly and my car will under heat when traveling hills

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — DODGE JOURNEY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA24003 Opened: Aug 1, 2024
EA — Open — Model Year: 2009
Vehicle entrapment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved pa... Read more
PE24006 Opened: Feb 27, 2024 — Closed: Sep 26, 2025
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2019
Back up camera failure
On February 27, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to investigate complaints alleging a loss of back up camera function in Model Year (MY) 2018 through 2020 Dodge Journey vehicles.  Complainants reported experiencing black screens, upside down ... Read more
RQ22002 Opened: Jul 22, 2022 — Closed: Jun 16, 2025
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2015
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
On December 13, 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received recall 16V-907 from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that identified a safety defect involving crankshaft or camshaft sensor failures on certain 2016 Model Year Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehi... Read more

DODGE JOURNEY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE JOURNEY across all model years (2009–2020).

72 Total Recalls
7,881 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
348 Reported Crashes
163 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

DODGE JOURNEY — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2020 1 77 View
2019 1 116 View
2018 9 328 View
2017 5 308 View
2016 6 598 View
2015 9 859 View
2014 10 635 View
2013 (current) 5 503
2012 7 621 View
2011 4 252 View
2010 4 1,475 View
2009 11 2,090 View
2008 0 12 View
2007 0 7 View

Other DODGE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
DURANGO 234 19,190 View
CARAVAN 213 14,304 View
GRAND CARAVAN 203 18,754 View
CHARGER 200 8,152 View
RAM 176 5,521 View
DAKOTA 153 9,250 View
CHALLENGER 102 2,357 View
STRATUS 94 3,621 View