Dodge Journey AWD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 258 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Dodge Journey AWD, across 2 model years (2009–2010). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (161). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Dodge Journey AWD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Journey AWD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Journey AWD: 161 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Journey AWD: 97 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 AWD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 100 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 31 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Dodge Journey AWD problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2010: electrical system (53)
All Dodge Journey AWD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Journey AWD | 97 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Journey AWD | 161 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Journey AWD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (161), 2010 (97). 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 AWD?
Electrical System, with 100 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Journey AWD have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.