The 2013 Dodge Journey has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 792,615 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 507 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS17V4320002017-07-07363,480 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. …
STEERING16V2730002016-05-068,569 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)15V6750002015-10-19275,187 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15V4310002015-07-07145,379 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
72
5fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
71
3crashes4fires5injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
61
7crashes3injuries
SEATS
54
8injuries
AIR BAGS
43
12crashes1fires14injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
43
2crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
31
1fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN
29
1crashes1fires
STEERING
20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10
1fires
Total complaints507
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Incident occurred onjune 29, 2026 approximately around 6 pm. The system in question is the electrical. I was pulling out of the parking space at the safeway parking lot, my arm was rested on the driver side door, window was down, and I heard the automatic door locks engaged. At that exact moment I…”
“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…”
“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…”
“We were driving our vehicle and suddenly the car shut down. It basically stopped running. Dash lights on, heater blower going etc but speed was dropping to 0 quickly. We were in a small town so we could pull over but had it been a highway it could have caused major issue pending what lane you were…”
“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…”
“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.”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA24003 Opened 2024-08-01 · open
Vehicle entrapment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved parties to confirm…
InvestigationPE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…
InvestigationPE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…
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