2013 Dodge Journey vs 2013 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Dodge Journey | 2013 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 351 | 979 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 248 | 228 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 44 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,322 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 | 496 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 116 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 60 |
| Power Train | 29 | 69 |
| Structure | 8 | 89 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 35 |
| Seats | 58 | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 70 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 136 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 75 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 53 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 34 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
2013 Dodge Journey
2013 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.