2013 Dodge Journey Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 Dodge Journey, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “electronic stability” (44% of reports).
- 61service brakes complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 20%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.
- Electronic stability: mentioned in 27 of 61 complaints (44%)
- Control service brakes: mentioned in 26 of 61 complaints (43%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 6 of 61 complaints (10%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 5 of 61 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Dodge Journey service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% | 9,600 |
| 2019 Journey | 5 | 5% | 16,500 |
| 2018 Journey | 20 | 8% | 15,695 |
| 2017 Journey | 14 | 7% | 29,830 |
| 2016 Journey | 50 | 13% | 34,250 |
| 2015 Journey | 94 | 17% | 42,000 |
| 2014 Journey | 80 | 19% | 40,693 |
| 2013 Journey | 61 | 17% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 95 | 25% | 63,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 47 | 28% | 26,500 |
| 2010 Journey | 100 | 10% | 37,727 |
| 2009 Journey | 106 | 7% | 50,736 |
| 2008 Journey | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2007 Journey | 1 | 25% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
ABS Module failure. Replaced ABS module with brand new Mopar replacement. ABS module still will not communicate with system. No traction control, cruise control, multiple lights in dash.
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 am…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Journeys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 Dodge Journey (17% 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 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic stability”, in 27 of 61 complaints, followed by “control service brakes” (26).
Other 2013 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (73)
- Engine problems (72)
- Seats problems (58)
See all 2013 Dodge Journey problems or service brakes problems across all Journey years.