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Mine started to leak as well as different noises I got a used one from the wreckers and the issues went away. It lasted almost 200000 miles before it gave out the used one had only 48000 miles on it.

I'm having issues with the wife's 2019 Dodge Journey GT 3.6L AWD that I hope the board can provide some insight.     With the exception of turning left from a stop or at very low speed and when backing the vehicle the steering is working as would be expected.  In the described circumstances the steering reacts as if the vehicle has no power steering, likewise there is a slight pop that is heard.  If turns are wide or at speed it functions as would be expected.  It is not losing power steering fluid, but the fluid is filthy.  Boots are intact and in good condition and all other suspension parts are tight.  In attempting to diagnose I also looked at the struts, and they are not leaking and there's no apparent play in mounts.  When I put the vehicle on jack stands and try to replicate the problem there is no issue, so it appears that this only occurs when the full weight of the vehicle is on the tires.     My thoughts are that the rack and pinion is failing, but don't want to head down that rabbit hole until I have some confirmation from folks that are smarter than me or have experienced a similar issue.  

With the crazy price of oil they may be cutting corners to save money, or it's just laziness. I assumed screw on cartridge filter; forgot it's 3.6 internal cartridge. Your 2013 has a diff filter than 2014-2020, keep that in mind, not compatible.   But inside filter cartridges have markings on them.  Plastic top cap can be easily removed and reinstalled with new filter, torque is 25 NM. OEM I think are wix made, one of the better manufacturers.  This new Mopar I have showes >PAG-GF30< printed on top seal. The other non oem shows aftermarket company and Thailand. Time to play detective.                        

Thanks John,  No need to look at the filter. I have a two hour dash cam video That clearly shows  The tech removing the access  cover but the filter cap was never removed.  As to the lug nuts, the only shop that has performed tire rotation is the CDJR Dealer's shop I've used since I purchased the 2013 Journey off-lease in 2015 at 13,000 miles. The service manager under the current owners, is good at deflecting customer's opinions of the current problem.  I had the front breaks rotors and calipers replaced at an independent repair shop (that came highly recommended) 8/19.  As I sat in the customer lounge, I could hear an impact wrench failing to loosen the lug nuts. After about three minuets of that, the owner/mechanic asked me to enter the shop saying the lug nuts are over tightened. The Journey is on the ground and he had a 3 foot break over bar  and he put his full weight on the bar to loosen the lug nut. He said to tell the service manager to hand tighten the lug nuts and  hand torque to specification next time I have CDJR rotate the tires. That opportunity came 9/16 when the time to change oil light came on. I asked to talk to the shop manager and related the problem servicing the front breaks and the recommendation to hand torque  to spec.  He said that's what we do .. run em down with impact wrench and hand torque to specification. Maybe that's the plan, but does it happen? The evidence I witnessed on the front break service and the fact that the CDJR techs were unable to loosen the rear lug nuts after 30 minutes with two additional techs trying and failing says they were over tightened on the last successful tire rotation.

so did you return to have the lug nuts changed out ? and if so show these pictures to the service MANGER NOT the service writer,,,but as others have stated NO you need a large socket to loosen the filter cap same as when tighten it up you can tighten it enough by hand BUT then need to turn ity about 3-4 more turns till the o ring makes contact and then stop.....most dealerships use the newest techs or wash/detail folks for the oil changes

Thanks Larryl,  That's my understanding as well. I have a two hour dash cam video from my drop off 14:00 to pick up at 15:58.  The oil filter access cover was removed but No tools are seen to remove the filter cap, remove filter and replace. Oil was drained and filled, filter was never touched The service ticket lists  oil and filter part no's

I always take the engine cover off to remove my filter....But I need a socket to back off the tension on the housing to remove the filter....

This is a service question: Can you remove  the oil filter cap and reinstall it bare handed? My CDJR  dealer is performing 2 for $145 oil and filter changes (up from last year's two  for $130).  I have a 2013 Journey crew with 3.6 engine. I left my Red tiger FN7 dash cam  connected to the always on 12V supply in the center console so it kept recording until I switched it back to the normal 12V that is only on with the engine running. The cam recorded the tech pulling into the bay at 14:10. He popped the hood 14:15  and lifted the vehicle 14:23to drain the oil.  He has not touched the engine cover or the  round oil filter housing cap access cover. He lowered the Journey to begin the  tire rotation  14:48  but the rear lug nuts are too tight (over torqued on the previous oil change/tire rotation).  The technician enlisted the aid of two other tech's and they fought the rear lug nuts until about 15:20. At 15:35 the service manager came to the customer lounge to tell me the sad news and said they can't loosen the rear tires lug nuts and  don't have enough parts on hand to replace the lugs and lug nuts that will likely have to be drilled and can I leave it over night? We agreed to finish the oil change today and reschedule the tire rotation.  The dash camera showed the tech removing the round access cover at 15:28 then inserting  the oil  dispenser hose at 15:35. The last action recorded was the tech  using a shop towel to wipe in the engine cover and around the access port then installing the oil filter housing cap access cover at 15:38  then lower the hood at 15:39. My question: can you remove the oil filter cap without a tool (bare hand only) and replace the filter cartridge and cap in less than a minuet without using a wrench"

Look at brand of filter on vehicle. Is it the same one that shop uses?   An air powered  impact gun removes over torqued lug nuts 95% of the time.  They might be using an electric one. Mini lube tecs aren't real mechanics.   Go to a dedicated tire shop, they can probably use johnson bar or big air impact. If a stud breaks they can change it. Not as expensive as real mechanics, your last resort if tire guys can't do it.

This is a service question My CDJR  dealer is performing 2 for $145 oil and filter changes (up from last year's two  for $130) I have a 2013 Journey crew with 3,6 engine. I left my Red tiger FN7 dash cam  connected to the always on 12V supply in the center console so it kept recording until I switched it back to the normal 12V thats only on with the engine running. The cam recorded the tech pulling into the bay at 14:16. He popped the hood and lifted the vehicle to drain the oil. He lowered the Journey to rotate the tires but the rear lug nuts are too tight (over torqued on the previous oil change/tire rotation). After the service manager came to the customer lounge to tell me the sad news and said they dont have enough parts on hand to replace the lugs and lug nuts that will likely have to be drilled and can I leave it over night? We agreed to finish the oil change today and reschedule the tire rotation.