2013 Dodge Journey Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 21%of 353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Dodge Journey, 21% of the 353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My rear windshield wiper died on my 2013 Dodge Journey over a year ago, I was told by Dodge that I needed a new motor, so I purchased one on my own, and it didn't work. So I researched this issue to find out that, it was a wiring harness that was cut from rear door opening and closing I found out that there are a lot of people that has the same issue this issue showed exposed wiring. Every time witch could. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394760, filed 2021-02, 95,000 miles“Crank sensor, cut out twice within 2 years time and had to get replaced! Each time, vehicle was in motion! Very dangerous! Had to tow vehicle each time. My child was in the vehicle with me the first time. I expect full reimbursement for each incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11255682, filed 2019-09, 93,000 miles“My 2013 Dodge Journey has a random no start. It will just click. The battery, alternator, and starter are all good. I usually have to jump it to get it to start. Sometimes that doesn't even work. It will make the lights start to go haywire. They will flicker or flash on and off. It will say no key detected when I'm literally sitting with my key fob in hand. It is a push button start. I have got the batteries replaced in the key fob as well. This will happen at random. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279242, filed 2019-11, 77,000 miles“I could not set the cruise control without hitting the steering wheel. Once I got the cruise control set to 75 MPH I could not get it to turn off. I hit the brakes 5 times before it would decelerate. Once the cruise control turned off there was a sudden hard shift on the engine and a loud knocking sound.”
NHTSA complaint #10621484, filed 2014-08, 29,364 miles“Battery light came on diagnostic test was performed I was told to change the alternator which I did. An hour later the light came on again then I was told to replace the battery which I did. After an hour drive the light came on again I was told the battery sensor needed to be replaced. The next day the car died completely I had to get towed. I was told to get an alternator from mopar which I did. New battery another new alternator a new sensor now the check engine light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #11234734, filed 2019-07, 101,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10221154Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | 30% |
| 2019 | 23 | 23% |
| 2018 | 72 | 30% |
| 2017 | 59 | 29% |
| 2016 | 85 | 22% |
| 2015 | 118 | 21% |
| 2014 | 106 | 25% |
| 2013 | 73 | 21% |
| 2012 | 116 | 31% |
| 2011 | 43 | 25% |
| 2010 | 600 | 61% |
| 2009 | 767 | 54% |
| 2008 | 6 | 75% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Journey
74 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsSeats
58 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
44 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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