The 2013 Dodge Journey's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 349 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

349

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V4320002017-07-07

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.

Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

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16V2730002016-06-05

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.

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V6750002015-19-10

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 ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V4310002015-07-07

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.

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Dodge Journey has accumulated 349 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with seats leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Seats50

02Engine34

03Electrical System31

04Air Bags25

05Electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes23

349 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Journey Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

16-19city

24-26hwy

$2,100-$2,300/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2013 Dodge Journey ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Journey FWD - Automatic 4-spd

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Journey FWD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr5/10 Average

Journey AWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Dodge Journey

37States

30%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

10811%

TXTexas

9710%

MIMichigan

798%

ILIllinois

606%

AZArizona

475%

PAPennsylvania

434%

OHOhio

384%

INIndiana

344%

NCNorth Carolina

303%

CACalifornia

283%

GAGeorgia

273%

DCWashington DC

253%

MOMissouri

253%

DEDelaware

243%

MN21

WA21

TNTennessee

192%

UTUtah

182%

OKOklahoma

172%

WI16

MD14

VA14

OR13

NV12

NE11

IA9

NJ9

NM9

CO9

KY9

NY9

NH7

ID6

AL6

SC6

WY5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

2013 Dodge Journey Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2013 Dodge Journey a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2013 Dodge Journey. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Journey. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Dodge Journey?

You'll get between 19 and 21 MPG combined from the 2013 Dodge Journey, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Dodge Journey?

SEATS problems top the list with 349 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.