2008 Dodge Journey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Journey years
- Not enough data 13th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Journey. That ranks 13th out of 14 Journey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 91,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Dodge Journey 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 | 6 | 75% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 25% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 25% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Dodge Journey recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Dodge Journey.
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
- 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.
We were driving on a city street and suddenly the electrical went crazy. The horn started going off repeatedly, the wipers turned on and wouldn't shut off, the wiper fluid kept spraying, the blinker lights kept blinking, and it continued even after we turned off the car. I was in the middle of…
A short in the drivers door wiring harness causes head lights to flash, turn signals to fail to operate, speedometer failure, cruise control failure, and warning lights to flash. It also feels like abs is disabled. This problem occurs at random while driving. Vehicle has been taken to dealership…
Goodyear assurance tires, 225 70r16, set of four, approximately less than 5,000 miles. At 70 mph on expressway, entire outer sidewall blew out, leaving tread and inner sidewall intact. This is on my 87 year old mother's vehicle, but fortunately i was driving and the tire was on the rear of the car…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge journey. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and the vehicle failed to shut off until the battery was removed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed for…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge journey. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) was received in june of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to…
Other Dodge Journey years
← 2007 Journey · 2009 Journey →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 65 | 1 |
| 2019 Journey | 102 | 1 |
| 2018 Journey | 236 | 6 |
| 2017 Journey | 199 | 2 |
| 2016 Journey | 388 | 4 |
| 2015 Journey | 553 | 6 |
| 2014 Journey | 416 | 7 |
| 2013 Journey | 353 | 4 |
| 2012 Journey | 376 | 6 |
| 2011 Journey | 169 | 4 |
| 2010 Journey | 988 | 3 |
| 2009 Journey | 1,433 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 Journey | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Journey?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Journey?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Dodge Journey a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Journey model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.