WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletins for the 2013 Dodge Journey

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

248 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

By type

By component

By trouble code

By topic

Only bulletins with component: Electrical system are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
08-038-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio RB5 RE2 RE6 RB6 RE3 RB4 RE4 RE9 RE7 Headlamp Delay Off Option Missing From Menu This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may note that the Headlamp delay off option is missing from the customer settings menu.
08-032-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus.Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition.
S1121000006 Rev.2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
S15080004802020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
18-058-19 REV. B2020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming
18-058-19 REV. A2019-12-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming
08-083-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module (HFM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the HFM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: U0197-00 - Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module. Customers may also comment one or more the following: Loss of audio while on a Bluetooth phone call(MYs 2014 - 2019 JC Only). HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" is displayed on the head unit. The HFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input. The HFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH. Inaccurate foreign language translations. Voice Recognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language. IPhone 4 starts auto recording itself. Background noise from automated speech recognition. When in Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show ?Musicpaused connecting phone? while a song is being played and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. When in Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod touch, BTSA will not audio stream. Integrated center stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition was turned off. Automatic Sound Recognition (ASR) microphone picking up background noise. When the language is set for Italian and after the ignition is cycled,the phone screens will change to English(Sales Code RSQ Only). No response from the steering wheel VR button. Not being able to enter into the phone screen on the radio. The customer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English. The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.
18-099-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (RT Vehicles Only). ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. Transmission Enhancements are also included with this software release. These changes include the following: ? Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30 minute duration. ? 5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted). NOTE: The Transmission Enhancements only apply to vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine (sales code ERB).
08-033-15 REV B2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: RE2 RE3 RE4 RE6 RE7 RB4 RB5 RB6 RB4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio control head software and navigation if equipped. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank (Software has been updated to better address this condition). ? Navigation feature lockout disable (International Only) (Software has been updated to better address this condition). ? Intermittently the radio may reset (2014-2015 vehicles). ? Improve FM radio reception (This only applies to 2013 or 2014 LX vehicles with RE6, RB6 radios located in Dubai). ? Radio display screen shows ?Test Mode?. ? Navigation system may resets intermittently. ? Translation improvements/corrections. ? System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. ? Radio system improvements during remote start operation. ? Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. ? Second screen is blank when using split screen function. ? Some functionality for Japanese and Korean - keyboard, search, sort and jump. ? Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. ? Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. ? Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. ? More space available for phone book entries. ? BlackBerry support for playing songs. ? Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. ? VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. ? iPod screen is displayed with navigation screen. ? Asian language translation added. ? Highlighted preset continues blinking. ? Takes more then one button press to select preset #10. ? Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. ? Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. ? Can not connect to the phone aft
18-066-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. The technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. (3.6L engine only). NOTE: Attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful. Some customers may experience any of the following: ? Continuous cycling of fuel pump relay when using remote start (3.6L engines) ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High has been set active or stored (3.6L engine) NOTE: MIL Illumination for P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High affects only 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). ? 1 - 2 upshift clunk or bump (2.4L & 3.6L engines) ? 3 - 4 harsh upshift at closed throttle after a WOT stab in 1st or 2nd gear (2.4L & 3.6L engines) ? 4 - 5 upshift clunk or bump (2.4L & 3.6L engines) ? 5 - 6 upshift clunk or bump (3.6L engine) ? 6 - 5 downshift clunk or bump (3.6L engine) ? 6 - 4 downshift clunk or bump (3.6L engine) ? RPM Fluctuating or Jerking feeling while operating in cruise control. Condition is more noticeable when the vehicle is going up and down grades(2.4L & 3.6L engines) ? 1 - 2 harsh upshift going down a grade (2.4L engine) ? 3 - 2 downshift clunk or bump (2.4L engine) ? 4 - 3 downshift clunk or bump (2.4L engine) ? Improves the consistency of how shifts are controlled during upshifts ?torque management? ? Delayed downshifts (3.6L engine) Updating the software will correct the conditions listed above.
08-010-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: DTC B1A8A-00 - No Start Condition With a Low Battery This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-HUB) with new software. A small number of customers may report no start condition with the Vehicle Security Light flashing and the DTC B1A8A-00 ? MULTI-MODULE VIN HANDSHAKE FAILURE ? active.
08-033-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: RE2 RE3 RE4 RE6 RE7 RB4 RB5 RB6 RB4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio control head software and navigation if equipped. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Improve AM/FM radio reception. (This only applies to 2013 or 2014 vehicles with RE6, RB6 radios located in Dubai). ? Intermittently the radio may reset. ? Radio display screen shows ?Test Mode?. ? Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank. ? Navigation feature lockout disable (International Only). ? Navigation system resets intermittently. ? Translation improvements/corrections. ? System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. ? Radio system improvements during remote start operation. ? Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. ? Second screen is blank when using split screen function. ? Some functionality for Japanese and Korean - keyboard, search, sort and jump. ? Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. ? Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. ? Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. ? More space available for phone book entries. ? BlackBerry support for playing songs. ? Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. ? VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. ? iPod screen is displayed with navigation screen. ? Asian language translation added. ? Highlighted preset continues blinking. ? Takes more then one button press to select preset #10. ? Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. ? Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. ? Can not connect to the phone after it has been disconnect. ? Teleprompter screen shows incomplete text. ? Some functionality for traffic & weather jump button. ? After ch
08-032-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. RE9 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio and navigation software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank. ? Incorrect symbols displayed when entering destination using QWERTY keyboard. ? Navigation feature lockout disable. ? Navigation system resets intermittently. ? Translation improvements/corrections. ? System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. ? Radio system improvements during remote start operation. ? Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. ? Second screen is blank when using split screen function. ? Add China phone book search. ? Some functionality changes for China- keyboard, search, sort and jump. ? Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. ? Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. ? Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. ? More space available for phone book entries. ? BlackBerry support for playing songs. ? Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. ? VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. ? iPod screen is displayed with navigation screen. ? Asian language translation added. ? Highlighted preset continues blinking. ? Takes more then one button press to select preset #10. ? Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. ? Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. ? Can not connect to the phone after it has been disconnect. ? Teleprompter screen shows incomplete text. ? Some functionality for traffic & weather jump button. ? After changing a language and then selecting CDDA ?of? is displayed as a tracking number. ? In ?Set Date Year? only 3 digits are displayed. ? Split map view will
Z5091195A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE)
08-037-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Flash: RB4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio and navigation software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: Radio display screen shows ?Test Mode?. Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank. Navigation feature lockout disable (International Only). Navigation system resets intermittently. Translation improvements/corrections. System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. Radio system improvements during remote start operation. Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. Second screen is blank when using split screen function. The symbol of the car on the map will move erratic, Jerks, Jumps or Backwards. The indication of the highlighted path may be missing at times. Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. More space available for phone book entries. Blackberry support for playing songs. Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. iPod screen is displayed with navigation screen. Asian language translation added. Highlighted preset continues blinking. Takes more than one button press to select preset #10. Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. Can not connect to the phone after it has been disconnect. Teleprompter screen shows incomplete text. Some functionality for traffic & weather jump button. After changing a language and then selecting CDDA ?of? is displayed as a tracking number. In ?Set Date Year? only 3 digits are displayed. Split map view will not cancel. Map screen turns black when driving. When in Italian, the destination arrives.
08-030-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; WHEELS; STEERING; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: RE2 RE3 RE4 RE6 RE7 RB4 RB5 RB6 RB4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio?s software and Navigation if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: Radio display screen shows ?Test Mode?. Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank. Navigation feature lockout disable (International Only). Navigation system resets intermittently. Translation improvements/corrections. System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. Radio system improvements during remote start operation. Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. Second screen is blank when using split screen function. Some functionality for Japanese and Korean - keyboard, search, sort and jump. Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. More space available for phone book entries. BlackBerry support for playing songs. Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. Viod screen is displayed with navigation screen. Asian language translation added. Highlighted preset continues blinking. Takes more then one button press to select preset #10. Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. Can not connect to the phone after it has been disconnect. Teleprompter screen shows incomplete text. Some functionality for traffic & weather jump button. After changing a language and then selecting CDDA ?of? is displayed as a tracking number. In ?Set Date Year? only 3 digits are displayed. Split map view will not cancel. Map screen turns black when driving. When in Italian, the destination arrival text will overlap onto the
08-066-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: RE9 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio and navigation software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank. Navigation feature lockout disable. Navigation system resets intermittently. Translation improvements/corrections. System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. Radio system improvements during remote start operation. Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. Second screen is blank when using split screen function. Add China phone book search. Some functionality changes for China- keyboard, search, sort and jump. Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. More space available for phone book entries. BlackBerry support for playing songs. Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. iPod screen is displayed with navigation screen. Asian language translation added. Highlighted preset continues blinking. Takes more then one button press to select preset #10. Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. Can not connect to the phone after it has been disconnect. Teleprompter screen shows incomplete text. Some functionality for traffic & weather jump button. After changing a language and then selecting CDDA ?of? is displayed as a tracking number. In ?Set Date Year? only 3 digits are displayed. Split map view will not cancel. Map screen turns black when driving. Some pop up message characters is displayed with ?!#?. Traffic programming slow to start.
18-008-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High And Transmission Shift Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may experience any of the following: 3.6L engine. MIL Illumination for P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High affects only 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). 2.4L & 3.6L engines 2.4L & 3.6L engines 2.4L & 3.6L engines 3.6L engine 3.6L engine 3.6L engine 2.4L & 3.6L engines 2.4L engine 2.4L engine 2.4L engine Improves the consistency of how shifts are controlled during upshifts ?torque management?. 3.6L engine Updating the software will correct the conditions listed above.
18-050-162018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: **JC Vehicles 3.6L: · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak.** JC Vehicles 2.4L: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. JS Vehicles: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. RT Vehicles: · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. The following transmission enhancements are also included in this software update: · Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30 minute duration. · 5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted).
08-010-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner.
08-011-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module Defaults To English Instead Of Last Language Selected This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may note when trying to select a none supported language like Russian or Portuguese the Hands Free screen will default to English. The Voice Recognition (VR) will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch) the customer was using. After the software updated has been completed both the Hands Free screen and VR will default back to the last language used. VR Teleprompter enhancement.
08-047-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Inaccurate Outside Temperature Display This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. Customer may experience a delay to update the ambient air temperature display with the actual ambient air temperature. This condition is more noticeable during short/slow commutes and with a large ambient air temperature increase between drive cycles.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.