Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Dodge Journey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the replacement ABS module was no longer available from the manufacturer. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as described in the recall. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and driving through slush or snow on the ground, the traction control failed to operate as designed. The message to check all-wheel drive was displayed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Dodge Journey. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the stability control failed without warning. The contact attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed and a crash occurred. The contact was unable to provide details of the crash and how she received head injuries and lost consciousness. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received facial, neck, tongue, and head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was later included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) and 15V431000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vehicle was totaled before a remedy was available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
Own a Dodge Journey sxt AWD 2013. Received recall notification r61/NHTSA recall 15v-675 on December 27, 2015 regarding possible anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) systems failure. I had an accident with this vehicle on July 28, 2015 (rear-ended another vehicle, tried to avoid collision, but vehicle did not react as expected) causing a total damage to this vehicle of app. $ 5,000. I have 33 years of driving experience and never had an accident until that day. I could not explain to the investigating police department nor to my insurance company why this accident happened. I tried to contact the FCA (Dodge) customer service/recall center, but did not receive a response yet.
I own a 2013 Dodge Journey. On October 5th many electrical issues began and continue even after the recalls here addressed. ABS light came on, traction control disabled, cruise control function quit working dash displays/touchscreen began to flicker, Bluetooth/Uconnect/voice systems became non-responsive, ambient lighting on the passenger side flickers on and off, and the climate control system turned on after being set to the off position. The vehicle cabin is being contaminated by fumes and by the fiberglass soundproofing that is somehow entering the cabin. …
My whole steering column is causing problems from airbags, my wipers not working now, speed-control wont work., traction control . Causing my car to swerve out of control and causing my car to almost rollover as it went into oncoming traffic, I keep having to change my tires including the back tires the most.the car was in motion when this happened.the light is on the dash, but no one will fix it, I have a son who is 14 years old I bought the car because I thought it would be dependable. My son has to have a live and kidney transplant. The car is still under 100,000 ,miles. So you can imagine when I found all this out. They said or the dealer said that the car does have recalls but wont fix them, I was told that there is a wiring harness problem. Please help, thank you ,[redacted] ps: there are still other issues not listed above. The car is leaking oil around the oil pan. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the ABS, check engine, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram pembroke pines (13601 pines blvd, pembroke pines, fl 33027, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the repairs had nothing to do with the failures. The manufacturer stated that they would call her back, but the contact had not received a call. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. Consumer stated she went to picked up her car, she was charged $766.00 and recall was not done. Car is still doing what consumer brought it in for. Brake module is still bad, I'm sure I will need another brake job. Updated 10/17/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start and the interior lighting was illuminated. The vehicle eventually started independently. The vehicle was taken to arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram sawgrass (5901 madison ave, tamarac, fl 33321) where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake module was damaged from moisture and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) last year. The vehicle was taken to joey accardi Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (909 s federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33062) and the contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired because the part was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,398.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact took the vehicle to rainbow Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep (301 river highland boulevard, covington, la 70433, [phone]) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic), but the repair did not correct failure. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged and became stuck to the floorboard. The contact was able to depress the accelerator pedal and slowly coast the vehicle into the garage. The vehicle was towed to keith's car (2373 highway 43 s, picayune, ms. 39466, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic unit, ABS right sensor, ABS hydraulic unit, and ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,841.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact had not experienced a brake failure until the vehicle was repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic). After the dealer's repair, there was extensive moisture. The dealer later determined that all the calipers were rusted and corroded. The dealer stated that the parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer's remedy for the recall failed to provide a solution and the condition continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and provided no solution other than for the contact to replace the parts. The dealer did not indicate what caused the moisture after the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Related recalls
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary.
Traction Control complaints in other Journey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2013 Dodge Journey?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2013 Dodge Journey, 13% of the model year's 353 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Dodge Journey traction control problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-675 (electronic stability control (esc), Oct 19, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Journey traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to stability & traction control problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.