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2013 Dodge Journey Engine Recall: What Owners Should Know
Official NHTSA recall 15V431000 affects 2013 Dodge Journey engine components. Learn severity, the factory remedy, and replacement options for used vs reman engines.
What is this recall about?
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015
Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
How serious is it?
Severity score: **45/100** (population, component class, and safety language from the federal defect report).
**Consequence:** If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Official fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
[View campaign 15V431000 on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
What owners should do
1. Confirm whether your vehicle received the factory remedy (dealer service history or VIN lookup at [NHTSA.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)). 2. Do not assume a high-mileage donor engine was repaired before removal. 3. Compare **remanufactured** options that include updated components vs **used** units from unknown recall history.
Replacement options
When the recall affects engine components, remanufactured engines are often the safer value choice because they are rebuilt with current parts — not pulled from a donor that may pre-date the factory fix.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this recall mean every engine on this platform is defective?
No. The recall applies to vehicles that may not have received the factory remedy. A used engine from a high-mileage donor may never have been repaired under the campaign.
Is remanufactured safer than used when a recall is open?
Remanufactured assemblies are rebuilt to current specifications and are not dependent on an unknown donor repair history — a common consideration when an open powertrain recall affects the platform.
Should I remove my engine before contacting support?
Document symptoms, save scan results, and contact support with installation details before removal so the issue can be reviewed accurately.
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_Reported from the official NHTSA recall record; reviewed before publication._
