general problems of the 2013 Dodge Journey

Four problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Journey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the 2013 Journey.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. While driving the vehicle, the throttle body seized and the speed dropped below 120 rpms. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the repair was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 28,700.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2016

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.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2015

I was driving down the highway going about 48 miles per hour with my baby in the car and I tried to slow the vehicle down for a yellow light my breaks would not stop it took a hard stomp to come to a complete stop. Also my car will not shift gears it jerks when done and takes off very slowly hardly picking up speed. It also makes a knocking sound and vibration when you drive and after you turn the ignition off.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal seized for several seconds causing the vehicle to fail to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 8,300.


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