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3C4PDCAB2DT••••••2013 Dodge JOURNEY
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Dodge JOURNEY build (14 vs 4).
14on this build
321on the model
85builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 6Service Brakes 4Seats 3Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsfireDec 2025
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification of NHTSA 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…
StructureFeb 2026
I received TWO safety recalls that my dealer has never fixed. One for the ABS System R61/NHTSA 15V-675 and one for the beauty cover R32/NHTSA 15V-431. I was supposed to be contacted when the parts were available and never was. My beauty cover has come off and my ABS system…
Electrical SystemOct 2025
Cusumer choice automotive 1706 lower Roswell rd. Sold me a vehicle with a branded title with /knowledge it was a total loss vehicle now the ABS and traction lights or on the seatbelt deployed light is on air sensor light on and brakes or grinding I purchased on 10-4- 2025 this…
SeatsJun 2022
My car was parked in the driveway and when I went to leave in my car I noticed the headrest felt odd. I got out of the car to inspect it and found that the active head rest had deployed. The vehicle has not been in an accident and was parked at time of incident
SteeringJul 2019
The contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While making a turn, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact felt that the power steering was seizing and there were no signs of any leaks. In addition, the fluid level was full. Daytona dodge chrysler jeep ram & fiat (1450 n tomoka…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C4PDCAB2DT508290 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.