2013 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Dodge Journey, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cooling” (21% of reports).
- 72engine complaints
- 82,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 15 of 72 complaints (21%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 5 of 72 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Journey engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 8 | 12% | 57,800 |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2018 Journey | 30 | 13% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Journey | 43 | 22% | 48,900 |
| 2016 Journey | 113 | 29% | 64,244 |
| 2015 Journey | 135 | 24% | 56,798 |
| 2014 Journey | 98 | 24% | 55,194 |
| 2013 Journey | 72 | 20% | 82,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 97 | 26% | 89,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 29 | 17% | 89,000 |
| 2010 Journey | 164 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Journey | 149 | 10% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Journey | 2 | 50% | 36,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Oil filter housing cap broke during Oil filter change.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Journeys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Dodge Journey (20% of the 353 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Journey engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cooling”, in 15 of 72 complaints, followed by “chrysler jeep” (5).
Other 2013 Dodge Journey problems
See all 2013 Dodge Journey problems or engine problems across all Journey years.