2010 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (10% of reports).
- 164engine complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%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.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 17 of 164 complaints (10%)
- Failed start: mentioned in 11 of 164 complaints (7%)
- Able restart: mentioned in 9 of 164 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 164 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Dodge Journey engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 8 | 12% | 57,800 |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2018 Journey | 30 | 13% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Journey | 43 | 22% | 48,900 |
| 2016 Journey | 113 | 29% | 64,244 |
| 2015 Journey | 135 | 24% | 56,798 |
| 2014 Journey | 98 | 24% | 55,194 |
| 2013 Journey | 72 | 20% | 82,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 97 | 26% | 89,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 29 | 17% | 89,000 |
| 2010 Journey | 164 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Journey | 149 | 10% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Journey | 2 | 50% | 36,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2010 Dodge Journey. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
It all started with no starts and had starter replaced and then charging problem had new battery and alternator replaced . Then driving to work all the dashboard lights lit up like a Christmas tree and died a couple of times once in the middle of the road . Even when the car was in park and key out…
I have been stranded in this vehicle to many times to count. Mostly I had to get a jump to get it back home or keep it running until I returned home. Within the last 30 days I have installed a new alternator and starter. Walmart has installed 4 new batteries due to it being under warranty. So as of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Dodge Journeys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 Dodge Journey (17% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 17 of 164 complaints, followed by “failed start” (11).
Other 2010 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (600)
- Service Brakes problems (100)
- Air Bags problems (89)
- Steering problems (69)
See all 2010 Dodge Journey problems or engine problems across all Journey years.