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2013 Dodge Journey

Based on reports from 501 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
501
Crashes
31
Fires
14
Recalls
4
TSBs
247
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 501 complaints, 31 crashes, 14 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission slips

8 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

6 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
3

engine blew

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

76 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 72K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

40
0–30K
89
30–60K
90
60–90K
71
90–120K
23
120–150K
15
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (90 reports) • Median: 72K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (76 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine76 (15%)
Electrical69 (14%)
Brakes66 (13%)
Seats54 (11%)
Stability Control43 (9%)
Airbags42 (8%)
Other31 (6%)
Drivetrain29 (6%)

2013 Dodge Journey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Journey, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 72,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 72K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Journey, with 69 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Journey, with 66 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Journey, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
13
21
14
63
15
77
16
35
17
56
18
80
19
67
20
30
21
21
22
16
23
16
24
13
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Dodge Journey. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

15V431000Oct 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.

15V675000Dec 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 ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

16V273000May 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.

17V432000Aug 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Journey is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2013 Dodge Journey vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

501

Class avg

476

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2013.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 501 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Dodge Journey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Journey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Dodge Journey is related to the engine, with 76 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2013 Dodge Journey has 501 complaints, 31 crash reports, and 14 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Dodge Journey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Dodge Journey has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Journey problems start?
Based on 328 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 72,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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