Dodge Journey Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5,290 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Journey, across 14 model years (2007–2020). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (1,433). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Dodge Journey years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Journey year: 2009, 2010, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Journey: 1,433 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2010 Journey: 988 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2015 Journey: 553 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2007 Journey: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Journey: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 Journey: 65 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Journey problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 2,088 | 14 | 32 |
| Engine problems | 949 | 13 | 15 |
| Service Brakes problems | 677 | 14 | 50 |
| Air Bags problems | 638 | 12 | 118 |
| Power Train problems | 497 | 12 | 17 |
| Steering problems | 339 | 12 | 17 |
| Seats problems | 307 | 11 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 282 | 12 | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 275 | 12 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 229 | 13 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 140 | 13 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 109 | 11 | 2 |
| Wheels | 93 | 12 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 90 | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 87 | 11 | 6 |
| Tires | 86 | 10 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 85 | 13 | 0 |
| Structure | 84 | 11 | 21 |
| Back Over Prevention | 67 | 8 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 65 | 12 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 10 | 0 |
| Visibility | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 20 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Dodge Journey problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2018: electrical system (72)
- 2017: electrical system (59)
- 2016: engine (113) · power train (87) · electrical system (85) · service brakes (50)
- 2015: engine (135) · electrical system (118) · service brakes (94) · seats (89) · power train (77) · air bags (68) · electronic stability control (esc) (51)
- 2014: electrical system (106) · engine (98) · service brakes (80)
- 2013: electrical system (73) · engine (72) · service brakes (61) · seats (58)
- 2012: electrical system (116) · engine (97) · service brakes (95)
- 2010: electrical system (600) · engine (164) · service brakes (100) · air bags (89) · steering (69)
- 2009: electrical system (767) · air bags (269) · service brakes, hydraulic (195) · engine (149) · service brakes (106) · power train (104) · steering (72) · tires (52)
All Dodge Journey model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 65 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Journey | 102 | 1 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Journey | 236 | 6 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Journey | 199 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Journey | 388 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Journey | 553 | 6 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Journey | 416 | 7 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Journey | 353 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Journey | 376 | 6 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Journey | 169 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Journey | 988 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Journey | 1,433 | 8 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Journey | 8 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Journey | 4 | 0 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Journey years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2009 (1,433), 2010 (988), 2015 (553) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Journey year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Journey?
Electrical System, with 2,088 complaints across 14 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Journey have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.