2013 Dodge Journey Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Dodge Journey, 2% of the 353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.
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.
“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“Just entered the freeway to go home from work. I heard an explosion thinking it was a tire.,pulled over and realized my driver side back door window was exploded from the inside out.I was the only one in the car at the time, there is no reason this should have happened. I have only had this car since october 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10582977, filed 2014-04, 13,200 miles“We have owned our Journey for three years. Starting last year we have had a significant electrical issue that no one can fix. In order to unlock our doors, one has to press unlock an upward of 5 times. This has become an everyday occurrence and poses a threat to safety if we ever get in an accident. During these events the vehicle is stationary. We have noticed that the clock in the Journey will either gain time or loose it, without us even touching it over the course of a week or more at a time, we've given up on setting it at all. Again, the vehicle is stationary. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079769, filed 2018-03, 99,000 miles“While on vacation and driving in rainy conditions, wipers stopped midway on window. Motor,went out. Took to dealership on the road and had no parts,so drove to final destination and it took 4 days to expidite parts to repair car.”
NHTSA complaint #10820576, filed 2016-01, 15,900 miles“Had a 2013 Dodge Journey from avis car rental while my vehicle was being repaired. My 3 year old son was in the far back seat on the passenger side of the car. After our trip home from the holidays, I saw my son had a 2nd degree burn on his right leg. It had been next to the heater vent. My husband went out and it was super hot.”
NHTSA complaint #10554426, filed 2013-12Related service bulletins
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- 10169246Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
- 10219830Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 10223855Sep 7, 2016Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this…
- 10148659Sep 5, 2015Sunroof Leak Under High Water Pressure This bulletin involves installing a new sunroof service trough. The customer may describe a water leak at the rear of the sunroof when…
- 10218801Apr 10, 2014Driver And Passenger HVAC Blower Air Temperatures Are Not The Same When ?Sync? Setting Mode Is Selected And Headlamps Always Stay On. This bulletin involves selectively replacing…
- 10217960Apr 10, 2014Driver And Passenger HVAC Blower Air Temperatures Are Not The Same When ?Sync? Setting Mode Is Selected And Headlamps Always Stay On. This bulletin involves selectively replacing…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 4 | 4% |
| 2018 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 20 | 2% |
| 2009 | 32 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 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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