Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Dodge Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Dodge Journey has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 353 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V432000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V273000 Power Steering Return Hose may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V675000 Water May Enter the ABS Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V431000 Engine Cover may Contact Exhaust Manifold NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 73 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Service Brakes 61 complaints
- Seats 58 complaints
- Air Bags 44 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 44 complaints
Of the 353 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 353 complaints, owners report 32 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Dodge Journey is hampered by several significant recalls, including airbag issues and power steering failures. These, coupled with numerous owner complaints, suggest recurring reliability concerns. Buyers should be prepared for potential repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| power steering | 40,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| stability control | 60,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frontal airbag light on
- Steering feels loose or noisy
- ABS warning light stays on
- Engine overheating signals
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Dodge Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.