2013 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

72Engine complaints

20.5%Of all 351 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE72 · 20.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 20.2%

SERVICE BRAKES61 · 17.4%

SEATS54 · 15.4%

AIR BAGS43 · 12.3%

Share of the 351 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Dodge Journey overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 15V431000 (ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10851021 — filed 03/22/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART…”NHTSA complaint 10821696 — filed 01/22/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V431000 (ENGINE, ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10821240 — filed 01/20/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Dodge Journey: 72 of 351 complaints on file (20.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Dodge Journey have in total?

351 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.