2013 Dodge Journey: fire, smoke or burning smell

8 of the 353 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Journey describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 80,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 61 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2019
1
2018
3
2017
9
2016
5
2015
7
2014
10
2013
8
2012
17
2011
7
2010
13
2009
22

What owners say

Filed May 23, 2024 · Engine · PA · fire

The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a parking lot, she had observed a small amount of smoke but was not aware of where the smoke was being emitted. The contact stated that she was alerted that her vehicle had burst into flames. The contact stated that when she was able to get to her vehicle the flames had been extinguished by the fire department and it was being towed away. The contact stated that the police were on the scene and issued a report. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an impound lot and her insurance provider declared the vehicle a total loss. The contact was advised by her insurance provider that her vehicle had an open recall, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which had not been completed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 18, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OK · fire

The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to deaccelerate its speed and multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she saw smoke exiting under the hood and parked on the side of the road. The contact was able to exit the vehicle with her 3 children before the vehicle exploited into flames. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. The contact stated the fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. A police report was also filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The vehicle was towed to towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact called the used dealer where she bought the vehicle and made them aware of the failure. The VIN was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V431000 ( Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 76,000 miles · IL · fire

Dodge journey burst into flames after being repaired after a factory recall, driver had to pull over to the side of the highway stop and exit the vehicle until smoke subsided and fire was extinguished.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Engine · 41,000 miles · CO · fire

While driving on u.s. 84 highway in alabama I noticed the engine making a strange noise and pulled over to the side of the road. I could then see smoke coming from under the hood, when I opened the hood I could see at the base of the engine orange flames. Used water bottles on hand to put out the fire. After my insurance company sent out inspectors it was found that wiring to the oxygen sensor had shorted out causing the fire. Inspectors believe it was faulty wiring that caused the fire. Contacted chrysler and they denied any responsibility.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Electrical · 89,730 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The hazard lights and all of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact stated that jumper cables were placed on the battery in an attempt to start the vehicle; however, the jumper cables caught fire inadvertently. The contact used a rag to remove the jumper cables from the battery and the fire was extinguished. The contact sustained a minor burn to her thumb that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,730.

Filed Dec 4, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Bought the 2013 dodge journey brand new on march 2013. My journey only has less than 21,000 miles on it and yet the v6 misfires causing the gas to fill the (all the way to the muffler) back and front (engine) of the vehicle, I found this out when I turn on my car saturday morning, the car started shaking and I could smell the gas fumes filling up the inside if the car. I drop it off to the repair shop and I was told, I was lucky that it didn't caught on fire.

Filed Aug 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · GA · fire

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 about the defects or repairs. I would like to file a complain/lawsuit to seek a full refund along with damages, pain and suffering.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · NC · fire

While I was driving I smelled something burning. Noticed smoke coming out of air vent (driver side near window). Pulled over and notice brown\black smoke coming out of driver's side door (where window and lock controls are). Got kids out of the vehicle and called the fire department. When car is turned back on the door continues to smoke. Windows have opened and closed with no power. Was cautioned not to drive it as it will catch on fire. Reading other recalls on window switches there may be a possibility of catching fire while sitting still.