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2013 Dodge Journey repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 62 repairs.
2013 Dodge Journey repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Journey in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 201430000 mi | Got error in nav screen: "Can not load detailed map." Navigation inoperable. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201865100 mi | Engine light was on. Went to mechanics and they read the code. Said something about vacuum in gas system and they'd look at it next time I came in for oil change. Said it was nothing to worry about. Light went away a few days later... Will be going in for oil change soon (and new tires), so they can check again. No cost from mechanic for reading diagnostics. | ||
| Aug 2021117778 miC $450 | remove and replace water outlet housing & thermostat housing and bleed cooling system and replace thermostat housing and gasket | ||
| Apr 2022122117 miC $2800 | replace water pump replaced tie-rod stabilizer bar replaced replace from/rear brakes | ||
| May 2022122376 miC $400 | replace blend door actuator | ||
| Dodge Journey in North Carolina, United States May 2014 - Apr 2021 | |||
| May 201624100 miUS $229 | Left front ABS wheel sensor | ||
| Dodge Journey in Iowa, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jul 201655200 mi | Upper strut bushing ans sway bar ends replaced. TSB was issued for this but dealer did not perform prior to my purchase | ||
| Dodge Journey in Quebec, Canada Jun 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 20146200 mi | 1 day for diagnosis, 1 day for repair (part had to be ordered). Vehicle drove fine, but check engine light on. Problem was a fuel vapour sensor said 0 pressure in system. Sensor was replaced in 30 mins when they started work on it. | ||
| Jul 201622820 miC $150 | Creaking from front end. Dealer diagnosed and replaced swaybar under warranty but problem remains and vehicle is now out of warranty | ||
| Nov 201739680 miC $860 | CV joints were worn in front and rear, parts replaced Tried to perform alignment but passenger side front brake was stuck on. Dealer performed a brake service to "clean up" the brake Uneven tire wear and shaking at highway speed. Already tried wheel balancing, alignment performed | ||
| May 202158900 miC $900 | Noticed howling while driving. Driver front wheel bearing was failing. Bearing was rusted into hub and couldn't be removed. Replaced hub, bearing and shaft with used parts assembly from junked Journey. Front shocks worn out. Noticed noise and tire wear | ||
| Jul 202162620 miC $300 | Ac leaking slowly in rear line. Passes pressure test though. Recharged with dye approve to confirm leak location but did not fix as summer is over. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 201640000 miUS $1000 | Both front wheel bearings needed replaced | ||
| Feb 201740000 mi | Transmission flexplate was cracked resulting in grinding/rattling noise. Luckily got it replaced before a catastrophic failure occurred. Replacement was covered under warranty. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Nov 201310920 mi | Transmission hub bolts were not properly torqued from the factory causing a noticeable "clunk" when shifting from Park to any selection | ||
| Jul 201426000 mi | Navigation failed needed a replacement head unit | ||
| Mar 201535960 mi | replace nav unit again | ||
| Dec 201798580 mi | replace bluetooth module-defective | ||
| Apr 2018103540 miC $280 | R&R starter motor R&R cruise control switch on steering wheel | ||
| Dodge Journey in South Africa Jun 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 20134340 mi | battery dead replace x2 | ||
| May 201411520 mi | cluk noise when pull away | ||
| Dodge Journey in Tennessee, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 20149000 mi | Second row, driver's side seat belt was diagnosed as faulty and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201525800 mi | Exterior weatherstripping is pealing on passenger side rear window and driver seat plastic bolstering support/cover has broken (connecting clips and top flange). | ||
| Feb 201630000 mi | The weatherstripping on the passenger rear window pulled away, warped, and required replacement. | ||
| Mar 201631000 mi | The weather stripping had deformed and was peeling away from the body and glass around the rear passenger side. Not fixed this time. | ||
| Jun 201631000 mi | Sat dust covers were replaced for the driver and front passenger seats as well as exterior weatherstripping. | ||
2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Journey in Alberta, Canada Oct 2014 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Aug 201548940 mi | Right transmission seal was replaced | ||
| Nov 201552800 mi | Second transmission seal replaced. Right stabilizer link was not correctly reinstalled after transmission seal was replaced. Link was damaged and required replacement. | ||
| Jun 201664480 miC $348 | Replaced pinion seal on rear differential. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Michigan, United States Jun 2018 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Jun 201986000 miUS $550 | Alternator failed and took the battery with it. | ||
| Dodge Journey in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20131240 mi | Dealer replaced my throttle body. However, after I drove off the lot, the noise was back. Took it back again, this time they had no clue, suggested replace the intake. Found out myself it is the power steering pump. Will return to dealer.... | ||
| Dodge Journey in Washington, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201534000 mi | Water spray clip | ||
| Jul 201650800 mi | Replaced blue tooth box. Did a good and fast job | ||
| May 201875000 miUS $100 | Replaced blend door actuator | ||
| Jan 2022111000 miUS $100 | Struts | ||
| Dodge Journey in South Dakota, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Nov 201736000 mi | Viscous Coupling replaced. | ||
| Mar 201838000 miUS $225 | Power Steering Pressure Hose replaced. | ||
| Jan 201945000 miUS $150 | Third battery in 3 years. Check Engine light came on. Low voltage in battery. Battery replaced. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201536580 mi | Hands free phone option not working. | ||
| Jan 201644300 mi | Right rear viscous clutch not operating correctly. Caused harsh engagement of clutch. Got progressively worse over 2 months. Replaced clutch under warranty. | ||
| May 201648980 miC $850 | No cold air on AC. Root cause was loss of charge due to pin hole in rear seat AC line at mounting bracket under car. Poor design allows bracket to wear thru line. | ||
| Apr 201761380 mi | Broken oil filter post in fill tube. Oil filler/cooler assembly replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Alberta, Canada Jun 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 201526660 mi | Uconnect system reboots a lot randomly. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jan 201443740 mi | Replace missing/ineffective windshield wiper cowl retainers, repaced bent drivers side wiper arm | ||
| Mar 201536580 mi | Ruptured power steering pressure hose | ||
| Dec 201547740 mi | Rear Upper Control arm bushing worn, replaced arms on both passenger and driver side. | ||
| Feb 201649140 mi | Battery was low, no alternator output. Replaced battery and alternator. | ||
| Sep 201759853 miC $383 | Battery randomly falls flat, fully recharge cures the problem until the next episode. Spent 2.5 hours tracing the issue from the IOD of 1.5 amps to finding a corroded and damaged circuit for the sunroof wiring. Specific area was the C203 connector and the M27 and M11 circuits. | ||
| Mar 201862000 miC $600 | Strut assemblies, both sides and stabilizer bar end links both sides | ||
| Jun 201863240 miC $256 | Rear toe links, both sides and the accompanying alignment | ||
2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Journey in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013300 mi | They changed Purge Valve the first time, two (2) days later it went back into shop for check engine light again. Still at the dealer. I am by far a happy customer. They changed Purge Valve the first time, two (2) days later it went back into shop for check engine light again. Still at the dealer. I am by far a happy customer. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Nov 201416060 mi | upper part of the jack bent during flat tire change. Jack was replaced. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201420000 mi | wiper fluid dispenser mechanism | ||
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