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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 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20202030%
20192323%
20187230%
20175929%
20168522%
201511821%
201410625%
20137321%
201211631%
20114325%
201060061%
200976754%
2008675%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Journey

Brakes
74 complaints
Engine
72 complaints
Seats
58 complaints
Air bags
44 complaints
Electronic stability control
44 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
29 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Suspension
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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