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2013 Dodge Journey Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 353 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Dodge Journey, 2% of the 353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was traveling to work on the city street in my 2013 Dodge Journey sxt, a person ran the red light and struck me near the gas tank and then struck me a second time in the front drivers side of the vehicle. Six of the air bags deployed, the vehicle was totaled in the crash. I am writing this because I know that I am here today due to the build of the 2013 Dodge Journey sxt. I was so surprised that I went out and purchased another Dodge Journey.”

NHTSA complaint #10854046, filed 2016-04, 51,000 miles

“This car is brand new and has major flaw leaks water through roof somewhere and whole headliner is full of water is coming out of heater vents in ceiling as well as dvd entertainment system which I believe is a electrical hazard .vehicle was brought to dealer once and waiting for second appointment .was told clogged vents car was 2 months old and never had an issue I don't believe clogged vents serious issue .can cause several mechanical and safety issues.”

NHTSA complaint #10556104, filed 2013-12, 1,800 miles

“Takata recall. Brakes locked up trying to avoid a car coming towards me, lost control and airbags deployed in an accident and smoked and burnt my arm and leg”

NHTSA complaint #11035914, filed 2017-10, 60,000 miles

“While under warranty the rear passenger automatic door lock stopped working and it was replaced. After the warranty expired the passenger automatic front door lock stopped working and I paid to have a new one installed. Now the drivers side rear automatic door lock has stopped working. When they stop working they will not lock or unlock using the key fob or the buttons inside the car. Each time this occurs the actuator has to be replaced. Since keeping the doors securely closed during a crash is a major safety issue this needs to be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10811426, filed 2015-12, 65,000 miles

“Roof in back end is leaking into ceiling then dripping down into the floor board. Completely soaked. Have not even had my Dodge Journey 2013 for a yr yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10559277, filed 2014-01, 26,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201933%
201852%
201742%
201641%
2015102%
2014133%
201382%
201282%
201111%
201071%
2009211%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Journey

Brakes
74 complaintsElectrical system
73 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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