2013 Dodge Journey: check engine light

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Airbags, Engine · 267,000 miles · NC · fire · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V432000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that previously, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact managed to pull over at a local gas station and noticed black smoke leaking from under the hood. The contact stated that after she depressed the release hood latch button, the engine fire increased and rose in size. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle. The contact managed to obtain a nearby fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire with the help of nearby pedestrians. The local fire deparment arrive on scene and filed a report. A police report was not filed. The contact sought medical attention for severe mental distress. The fire department deems the source of the fire was possibly due to engine oil. Upon further investigation, a local independent mechanic diagnosed the source of the fire as an engine main wireharness failure. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it was diagnosed as a total loss by the insurance provider and later transported to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 267,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2026 · NY

We were driving our vehicle and suddenly the car shut down. It basically stopped running. Dash lights on, heater blower going etc but speed was dropping to 0 quickly. We were in a small town so we could pull over but had it been a highway it could have caused major issue pending what lane you were in. There was no warning, no sign like a check engine light nothing. I got out and checked the engine area everything looked fine, continued moving and tapping things and finally shut the hood ready to call road side assistance because it had been about 30 min when we decided to try one more time to start it. We were getting cranking but no start and then after 30 min and poking around tapping it started right up. We already replaced alternator, battery, belt etc. But it just randomly shuts down. One day it started to shut down and then kicked back on again. But there is no warning, no check engine, no pending codes, no sign anything is wrong it just shuts down. Scary when you have a family you use the car for and it is winter with below freezing temps.

Filed Nov 15, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Battery, car started turning off. Turned off on us when we made a stop right after getting off of freeway, luckily no car were coming. Changed Battery but still had problems. Then check engine light turned on, car stared pulling, had a mechanic check it and said it was the engine. We would have to replace it and that's those kind of cars we're having a lot of problems.

Filed Aug 20, 2023 · Electrical · OR

The car inside electrical would turn on, radio on, lighting on, fan on, but the engine light would be on and the car would not start. Not even a tow truck can jump it. I've fixed it once and they said it was the alternator, but that was 6 mths ago.

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · 82,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then stated that her husband was able to tow the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where they disconnected the Bluetooth module. The contact stated that the vehicle was operable however, a few days later, while driving, the check engine and throttle body warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled again. The contact stated that she allowed the vehicle to rest for fifteen minutes to before being able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to an inspection station to be inspected but failed due to the mass air flow sensor. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The mass air flow sensor was replaced however, the vehicle failed inspection again. The contact then stated that on another occasion while driving, the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed and stalled without warning. The traction control, check engine, and the electronic throttle control warning lights remained illuminated. The contact was concerned for her safety while operating the vehicle. The contact then stated that she took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired multiple times for the throttle body, crankshaft, and mass air flow sensor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · LA

Our 2013 Dodge Journey (only owners) has had a few recalls and had multiple challenges with overheating within the engine. Although, We have had all the recalls we are aware of completed it continues to shut off and not start. Ours, our children, and other passengers safety has been at risk as we have been strained with no running vehicle and the unknown if the vehicle will just shut off while in operation. While we can not guarantee the sources of the general internet it is a common search and alignment to say an abundance of 2013 Dodge Journey owners have experienced this and have been searching for answers yet have not received an adequate response. Our vehicle has been inspected by a Dodge facility, and two other independent mechanics to no avail we are in this situation with no answers nor solutions. Our check engine light has been present since we can remember and we were told on multiple attempts even after the engine beauty cover recall that it was ok, obviously it’s not and is sad the quality of the engine lasted barely 128,000 miles. Our Journey has been un-drivable as it is stated to need a new engine from the overheating.

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine, traction control, and ABS warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Engine · 1,600 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated the vehicle's engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the oil pressure switch failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (cherry hill dodge chrysler jeep ram 1708 nj-70, cherry hill, nj 08002; (856) 471-1058) who stated that the leaking oil cooler housing adapter engine and gasket intake needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.*ln consumer was informed by the dealer coverage has expired.

Filed Jan 10, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

Thus the 4th time win thin a 2 year period that my 2013 dodge journey let me sit. Time 1&2 battery need to be replaced, a costly bill. 3rd time the fuse blew. All 3 times my cars check engine light came on & a weeks let me sit. As of jan. 8, again my car leaving me, engine light came on & a weeks later left me sit. Not sure what to do at this point, I'm unemployed & have a car payment, I can't afford a costly repair. This seems to be a general problem with the journeys, why on earth aren't you recalling them. I know that it would be costly, but at least you might have happy customers. I'm thinking of surrendering the vehicle due to this continuous no start problem. My next step is to file a complaint with chrysler capital.

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Engine · 57,500 miles · OR

I was driving down the road all the sudden my check engine light turned on in my steering locked up. I pulled to a middle lane since it was in a very busy road and shut my car off and tried to turn it back on and it started shaking. Again turn the car off let it sit for a little bit try to turn it on and it started shaking again. Try to third time I was able to drive it home the steering wheel unlocked and drove it home fine but the check engine light was on the whole time.

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Airbags, Seats · 43,000 miles · DE

My driver side headrest deployed while driving. I was driving and heard a noise and when I got to the stop light I noticed it had deployed as was fully open. Clearly this is a defect in manufacturing. Look at the dodge journey forums and you'll see many others have this issue. That is why I did a search on recalls and came across this site and so many others have the same issue, so dodge we are waiting on you. Ps that is properly why my check engine light came on..

Filed Apr 2, 2020 · Engine · 117,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an incorrect purge flow and loss vehicle speed. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. *ln