2016 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Dodge Journey, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,244 miles. The words owners use most often: “chrysler jeep ram” (11% of reports).
- 113engine complaints
- 64,244median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%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.
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 12 of 113 complaints (11%)
- Crankshaft sensor: mentioned in 10 of 113 complaints (9%)
- Put park: mentioned in 9 of 113 complaints (8%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 7 of 113 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 113 complaints, 1 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 (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the engine made an abnormally loud sound. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened. The vehicle was taken to an…
As I was driving my 2016 DJ just list power.. I coast my to the side of the road. I try cranking the car up but it wouldn't crank up. So I had it towed to my house which were about 5 mins away. Please help me with my car. Vehicle would not go up small hills
Transmission is slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear with low miles 71357 and already having. Transmission issues
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Dodge Journeys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Dodge Journey (29% of the 388 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 2016 Dodge Journey engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,244 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “chrysler jeep ram”, in 12 of 113 complaints, followed by “crankshaft sensor” (10).
Other 2016 Dodge Journey problems
See all 2016 Dodge Journey problems or engine problems across all Journey years.