2010 Dodge Journey AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Journey AWD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Journey AWD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (53 complaints, 55%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 97owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Dodge Journey AWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 53 | 55% | 65,000 | “going off” (11%) | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 16% | 39,617 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 15% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 14% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 14% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 41,400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 30,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 36,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 23,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 23,310 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Dodge Journey AWD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle entrapment (EA24003) — opened Aug 1, 2024, still open.
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
- Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall (RQ14002) — opened Jun 16, 2014, closed Mar 2, 2015, led to recall 14V373000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was at a stoplight waiting for my right of way the light turns green i push on the gas and it goes to the center of the lights and loses power then shuts off. I try to start but it just starts clicking with a red lightning bolt on the dash i tr to move in n and it wouldn't let me till after like…
Horn randomly goes off while driving or parked
The horn blows continuously out of no where. I have changed the battery on the vehicle after i had one completely dead. It wakes up neighbors in the middle of the night. My alternator is good and provides the correct amperage. It honks when started, sitting still and off and all the time. This has…
The headlights have stopped working. Fuses are good and bulbs are good.
I bought this vehicle brand new since i put at least 3-4 sets of brakes on this car and 2 sets of rotors a year since owning it. I have 56000 miles on my car i know that brakes and rotors are not covered under warranty it's regular maintenance on a vehicle. But this is over kill. My car is…
Other Dodge Journey AWD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97 | 1 |
| 2009 Journey AWD | 161 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Journey AWD model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.