2013 Dodge Journey Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 81 brake complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey, 23% of its 353 total complaints that year, with 7 crashes and 3 injuries reported. A related recall, campaign 15V675000, covers water entering the ABS wiring harness, and median failure mileage sits at 65,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 81
- 23% of 353
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes fail to slow or stop the vehicle despite firm pedal pressure, sometimes leading to a collision.
- ABS or electronic stability control activates unexpectedly at speed, causing the vehicle to spin or veer before a crash.
- Brake pedal feels hard or resistant to depress on multiple occasions, delaying vehicle response.
- Vehicle continues moving or fails to stop at very low speeds even with the brake pedal fully depressed.
- Owners linked failures to the ABS wiring harness issue named in NHTSA campaign 15V675000, reporting problems even after recall repairs were completed.
When 2013 Dodge Journey brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 14, 2014, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 15V675000Oct 19, 2015Brakes275,187 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
Brakes complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA lists 81 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey, which is 23% of the 353 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Dodge Journey?
- Yes. Campaign 15V675000, reported October 19, 2015, covers water entering the ABS wiring harness on 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles, which can affect the anti-lock brake and stability control systems. Dealers seal the harness and replace affected parts as the remedy.
- Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 3 injuries tied to brake complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 65,000 miles.
- How does the 2013 Journey compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 model's brake complaints make up 23% of its total complaints, lower than 2011 (36%), 2012 (34%), and 2014 (25%), but higher than 2016 through 2020.