How common are engine problems in the 2013 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA has 84 engine complaints for the 2013 Journey, which is 24% of the 353 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Journey engine?

Yes. Recall 15V431000 covers 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles with 2.4L engines where the engine cover may detach; dealers install an improved mounting system free of charge.

At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Journey engine problems usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 77,000 miles at the time engine failures were reported.

Did the engine problems cause any fires or injuries?

Owner complaints about the engine area report 7 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 84 engine complaints for the 2013 Journey.

2013 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 84 engine complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey, 24% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners report engine fires while driving, stalling or hesitation on acceleration, and smoke from the engine bay, often around 77,000 miles. A related recall (15V431000) covers detachment of the 2.4L engine cover.

Engine complaints: 84; 24% of 353
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 77,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine catches fire while driving on the highway, sometimes with smoke appearing first and flames spreading quickly.
Vehicle hesitates or fails to accelerate normally, with the accelerator pedal seeming to seize or stutter.
Engine loses power suddenly at low speeds, such as while traveling around 28 mph, without regaining speed.
Smoke or flames emerge from under the hood while parked or shortly after driving, in some cases after a prior recall repair.
Engine makes a knocking or stuttering noise accompanied by a hard shift sensation.

When 2013 Dodge Journey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2014, latest Jun 26, 2026.

84 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q4 (12).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Dodge Journey

NHTSA 15V431000Jul 7, 2015Engine145,379 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
Risk: 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.

Engine complaints by Journey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20072 (50%)
20080 (0%)
2009200 (14%)
2010210 (21%)
201141 (24%)
2012118 (31%)
201384 (24%)
2014119 (29%)
2015166 (30%)
2016141 (37%)
201763 (32%)
201849 (21%)
201910 (10%)
202011 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2013 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA has 84 engine complaints for the 2013 Journey, which is 24% of the 353 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Journey engine?: Yes. Recall 15V431000 covers 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles with 2.4L engines where the engine cover may detach; dealers install an improved mounting system free of charge.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Journey engine problems usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 77,000 miles at the time engine failures were reported.
Did the engine problems cause any fires or injuries?: Owner complaints about the engine area report 7 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 84 engine complaints for the 2013 Journey.