2013 Dodge Journey vs 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
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 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 351 | 890 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 248 | 267 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,322 mi | 22,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 | 370 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 177 |
| Engine | 72 | 105 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 62 |
| Structure | 8 | 83 |
| Seats | 58 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 62 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 202 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 75 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 47 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
2013 Dodge Journey
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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.