2010 Dodge Journey AWD Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 1, 2024 · 53 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 55% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “going off” (11% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Going off: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 7%
10k–25k miles3 · 7%
25k–50k miles9 · 21%
50k–75k miles9 · 21%
75k–100k miles6 · 14%
100k–150k miles12 · 29%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 53 complaints, 1 a fire.

Dodge Journey AWD electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2010, with 53 complaints
2009: 472009472010: 53201053

n = 100 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2010 Journey AWD5355%65,000
2009 Journey AWD4729%74,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 12 complaints
2011: 2201122013: 2201322014: 112014112015: 122015122016: 3201632017: 8201782018: 9201892019: 620196

n = 53 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Electrical system:ignitionMar 1, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V139000 · 195,798 vehicles

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Received Jul 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11229311

The headlights have stopped working. Fuses are good and bulbs are good.

Received Jun 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11218633

My journey was working fine until a few months ago, when the battery seemingly died. I replaced it (no small feat) and all was good for a bit. Now, every third day, i go out and the car is dead. The battery is brand new, but the car acts as if it is dead. I disconnect the negative lead, [put it…

Received Apr 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11193597

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2010 Dodge Journey AWDs have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD (55% of the 97 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD electrical system?

Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?

The most frequent phrase is “going off”, in 6 of 53 complaints.

See all 2010 Dodge Journey AWD problems or electrical system problems across all Journey AWD years.