The Lemon Index2013 Dodge Journey.
The 2013 Dodge Journey is about average by owner complaints: 111 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 108, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Journey year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 353 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Journey year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 41K to 104K miles on the car (236 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 39K–85K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 47K–113K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 34K–85K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2017
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.
- steering 2016
After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
- stability control 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.
Show all 4 recalls
- engine 2015
In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 248 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Hard Contact Knocking Noise In Engine Compartment Primarily While Turning Left This bulletin…
- MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenVehicle entrapment2024
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Journey SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
At 80k miles the catalytic converter sensor went bad. Also break system light and tire pressure light wont go off.
2013 Dodge Journey owner · NHTSA complaint 10909363
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Dodge Journey reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 108; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Journey year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Journey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (25%), engine (25%) and electrical (23%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Journey have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Dodge Journey get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Dodge Journey safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Journey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 41,400 and 104,500 miles. The middle report was at 72,000 miles, from 236 complaints.
Does the 2013 Dodge Journey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Dodge Journey cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Dodge Journey have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Journey year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works