Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (20.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 · 20.5% | Recalled | Recall 15V431000 |
| Electrical System | 71 · 20.2% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 61 · 17.4% | No official action | — |
| Seats | 54 · 15.4% | Investigation closed | PE19014 |
| Air Bags | 43 · 12.3% | Recalled | Recall 17V432000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 43 · 12.3% | Recalled | Recall 15V675000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 351 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 17V432000 · 2017 · reported 07/07/2017
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V273000 · 2016 · reported 05/06/2016
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V675000 · 2015 · reported 10/19/2015
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V431000 · 2015 · reported 07/07/2015
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 15V431000 (ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10851021 — filed 03/22/2016 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART…”NHTSA complaint 10821696 — filed 01/22/2016 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V431000 (ENGINE, ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10821240 — filed 01/20/2016 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 72 of 351 NHTSA complaints (20.5%), followed by electrical system (71), service brakes (61), seats (54). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
351 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 32 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V432000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
