2010 Dodge Journey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Journey years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 988 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Journey. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Journey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (600 complaints, 61%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 16 fires, 19 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 988owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 problems | 600 | 61% | 79,000 | “air bags electrical” (12%) | $980 |
| Engine problems | 164 | 17% | 80,000 | “stalled without” (10%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 111 | 11% | 97,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 100 | 10% | 37,727 | “brakes rotors” (18%) | $550 |
| Air Bags problems | 89 | 9% | 92,000 | “air bags electrical” (47%) | — |
| Steering problems | 69 | 7% | 82,319 | “steering hose” (10%) | — |
| Power Train | 48 | 5% | 79,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 40 | 4% | 90,015 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 4% | 74,140 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 3% | 14,581 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 2% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 24 | 2% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 2% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 15 | 2% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 12 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 1% | 43,750 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 0% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 0% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 0% | 17,300 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 42,120 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Dodge Journey recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
Risk: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. 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.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
- 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.
On two separate occasions my doors have locked on there own while I was inside the car and I was not able to open the doors or manually unlock the door. My front lock levers are long enough that you can get a decent grip to pull them up and in normal cases they unlock pretty easy. But when they…
I was backing out of the driveway. Pulled forward to a two-way stop and my driver side headrest exploded and shot my head forward and I almost went in a two-way traffic. Now I have whiplash
Car since bought either won't start or fails to come out of gear then stalls out in reverse or randomly in intersections I have small children and it's dangerous and several mechanic cant figure it out. Replaced batteries starters and issue continues
This situation is occurring more and more often with this vehicle. The vehicle will be in drive, moving, and in the middle of a road or highway just shutdown completely. It happened 4 times 2 weeks ago. Brought to a auto mechanic and nothing could be discovered to be malfunctioning.
My horn started to honk on its own the front windshield wipers will not stop and the turn signals does not work anymore I was told the clock spring needs replaced there is a recall on google but now showing with my vehicle
Other Dodge Journey years
← 2009 Journey · 2011 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 | 988 | 3 |
| 2009 Journey | 1,433 | 8 |
| 2008 Journey | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 Journey | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 600 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.