2010 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 600 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey, 61% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags electrical” (12% of reports).
- 600electrical system complaints
- 79,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $980typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags electrical: mentioned in 69 of 600 complaints (12%)
- Failed start: mentioned in 48 of 600 complaints (8%)
- Goes off: mentioned in 37 of 600 complaints (6%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 31 of 600 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2010 Dodge Journey at $980, and half of them between $700 and $1,100.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 443 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 600 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 7 a fire.
Dodge Journey electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 20 | 30% | — |
| 2019 Journey | 23 | 23% | 15,375 |
| 2018 Journey | 72 | 31% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Journey | 59 | 30% | 35,750 |
| 2016 Journey | 85 | 22% | 61,000 |
| 2015 Journey | 118 | 21% | 47,500 |
| 2014 Journey | 106 | 25% | 47,000 |
| 2013 Journey | 73 | 21% | 57,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 116 | 31% | 85,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 43 | 25% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Journey | 600 | 61% | 79,000 |
| 2009 Journey | 767 | 54% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Journey | 6 | 75% | 91,000 |
| 2007 Journey | 1 | 25% | 57,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Dodge Journeys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 600 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2010 Dodge Journey (61% of the 988 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 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 79,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
Owners report a typical cost of $980 (half paid between $700 and $1,100), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags electrical”, in 69 of 600 complaints, followed by “failed start” (48).
Other 2010 Dodge Journey problems
- Engine problems (164)
- Service Brakes problems (100)
- Air Bags problems (89)
- Steering problems (69)
See all 2010 Dodge Journey problems or electrical system problems across all Journey years.