Are there any recalls for the 2013 Dodge Journey structure and body problems?

No. NHTSA lists 0 related recalls tied to this Structure & Body complaint category for the 2013 Journey.

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2013 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA lists 66 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Journey, which is 19% of the 353 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the model years listed.

What is the most reported structure and body issue on the 2013 Dodge Journey?

Sample complaints show a repeated pattern of active front headrests deploying unexpectedly, along with roof water leaks and door lock failures.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2013 Dodge Journey?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 81,227.5 miles, though sample complaints range from very low mileage to over 110,000 miles.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records 2 crashes and 11 injuries among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey.

2013 Dodge Journey Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 66 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey, 19% of all complaints for that year, higher than any other model year in this dataset. Owners report active-headrest deployments, water leaks, door lock and door handle failures. No related recall is listed.

Structure & Body complaints: 66; 19% of 353
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 81,228 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Active front headrests spontaneously deploy or explode forward while driving or parked, in some cases causing whiplash or neck injury.
Water leaks through the roof soak the headliner and drip onto the floor and into the DVD entertainment system, reported as early as very low mileage.
Driver and passenger automatic door locks fail one at a time, sometimes recurring after replacement, and stop responding to the key fob or interior buttons.
Chrome plating on the driver door handle deteriorates and separates into sharp pieces that can cut the hand.
Headrests reported as unable to be reset once triggered, described by dealers as requiring full replacement.

When 2013 Dodge Journey body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2013, latest Feb 5, 2026.

66 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Feb 2026; peak Oct 2019 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Journey model year

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

201031 (3%)
20114 (2%)
201218 (5%)
201366 (19%)
201459 (14%)
201599 (18%)
201640 (10%)
201722 (11%)
201819 (8%)
20197 (7%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there any recalls for the 2013 Dodge Journey structure and body problems?: No. NHTSA lists 0 related recalls tied to this Structure & Body complaint category for the 2013 Journey.
How common are structure and body complaints on the 2013 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA lists 66 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Journey, which is 19% of the 353 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the model years listed.
What is the most reported structure and body issue on the 2013 Dodge Journey?: Sample complaints show a repeated pattern of active front headrests deploying unexpectedly, along with roof water leaks and door lock failures.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2013 Dodge Journey?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 81,227.5 miles, though sample complaints range from very low mileage to over 110,000 miles.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records 2 crashes and 11 injuries among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey.