2013 Dodge Journey engine problems

The 2013 Dodge Journey has 77 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Engine complaints

15%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Journey engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

15V431000EngineJuly 7, 2015 · 145,379 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.

Consequence

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.

What owners report

“WITHOUT WARNING ONE DAY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE RIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HWY. I QUICKLY JUMPED OUT ON THE HWY ALMOST INTO TRAFFIC TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM THE SUV THET WITHIN SECONDS QUICKLY ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE DEALERSHIP MADE NO MENTION…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 3, 2015 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA has 77 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Journey engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Dodge Journey engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 15V431000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.