2016 Dodge Journey Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2016 Dodge Journey, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission pump” (10% of reports).
- 87power train complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 19%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.
- Transmission pump: mentioned in 9 of 87 complaints (10%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 7 of 87 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 87 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Dodge Journey power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Journey | 7 | 7% | 52,169 |
| 2018 Journey | 18 | 8% | 22,735 |
| 2017 Journey | 32 | 16% | 29,660 |
| 2016 Journey | 87 | 22% | 65,000 |
| 2015 Journey | 77 | 14% | 78,000 |
| 2014 Journey | 36 | 9% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Journey | 29 | 8% | 68,793 |
| 2012 Journey | 36 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 20 | 12% | 85,000 |
| 2010 Journey | 48 | 5% | 79,900 |
| 2009 Journey | 104 | 7% | 80,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's wife owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The vehicle lost power while depressing the accelerator pedal in the middle of an intersection and narrowly avoided being struck by an 18-wheeler. The check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact and…
The 2012-2015 Dodge Journey was previously subject to an NHTSA recall for an electronic stability control module defect producing similar ABS warning and brake-related symptoms. The 2016 model year was not included in that recall. Other 2016 Dodge Journey owners have reported the same symptoms to…
The car started making a whining noise as I was exiting the highway. Within 2 minutes, the check engine light came on. Shortly after that as I was turning right on the street to enter the parking lot, the car lost power and would not move forward. THe car just lost power in the middle of the street…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Dodge Journeys have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 87 owner complaints about power train for the 2016 Dodge Journey (22% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2016 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission pump”, in 9 of 87 complaints, followed by “chrysler jeep” (7).
Other 2016 Dodge Journey problems
- Engine problems (113)
- Electrical System problems (85)
- Service Brakes problems (50)
See all 2016 Dodge Journey problems or power train problems across all Journey years.