2013 Dodge Journey Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Dodge Journey, 6% of the 353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the vehicle there is a lack of power steering assist. When turning right there is no power steering assist at all, when turning left there is some assist. My wife drives this vehicle & takes our kids to & from school daily. I have switched cars with her for the time being.”
NHTSA complaint #11259052, filed 2019-09, 55,000 miles“I was driving my car through town(35mph) when it just shut off. I didn't have power steering or brakes. No alert lights come on. I managed to pull into a gas station, put it in park then it restarted after I pushed the button. I did chat with chrysler and they said no recalls or issues showed up for my car. After googling my experience, I found numerous other complaints from people having the same problem. If I had been going faster on the highway or even on our curvy backroads I could have been seriously injured or even killed! …”
NHTSA complaint #11124177, filed 2018-09, 93,600 miles“When turning to the left the power steering goes out and sometimes comes right back . In which all of a sudden the car snapes to the left violently. This happen on the highway, as well as city streets.”
NHTSA complaint #11309588, filed 2020-02, 164,000 miles“Was making a left turn when a grinding noise occurred. It has become more frequent when turning. And now this grinding noise occurs both when attempting to make a left or a right turn. Noise has occurred at ideal turning speeds of 5-15 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10726123, filed 2015-06, 38,500 miles“No power steering in the morning. Took it to the mechanic and he said the power steering hose ruptured. We had sub-below temperatures in northwestern minnesota last week. It is the same as recall #16v-273, but I do not have an optional block heater, so it is not covered. Which really doesn't make any sense at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11061972, filed 2018-01Related recalls
- 16V273000May 6, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to…Covers: Dodge Journey 2009–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10144865Mar 31, 2015RE9 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio and navigation software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following…
- 10139696Aug 15, 2014Flash: RE2 RE3 RE4 RE6 RE7 RB4 RB5 RB6 RB4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio?s software and Navigation if required. A customer may experience, one or…
- 10136927Jan 30, 2014Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 15 | 7% |
| 2016 | 34 | 9% |
| 2015 | 39 | 7% |
| 2014 | 28 | 7% |
| 2013 | 20 | 6% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 23 | 14% |
| 2010 | 69 | 7% |
| 2009 | 72 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Journey
74 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsSeats
58 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
44 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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