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2007-2020 · 14 model years

Dodge Journey Problems by year

Owners have filed 5,558 complaints about the Dodge Journey across 14 model years, and it has 26 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,594), while 2007, 2008, 2020 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age20091,594 complaints · 8 recallsSee the 2009
Complaints
5,558
Recalls
26
Crashes
209
Fires
112
Injuries
245
Deaths
1

Journey complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
202066111Electrical systemA
2019103170Electrical systemA
2018237672Electrical systemC
20172022127Electrical systemB
20163894194Engine & coolingC
20155546309Engine & coolingD
20144167269Electrical systemD
20133544199Engine & coolingC
201237762113Electrical systemC
2011169474BrakesB
20101,08531817Electrical systemF
20091,59484237Electrical systemF
20088000Electrical systemA
20074000Engine & coolingA

Most common Journey problems

Dodge Journey recalls 26

Engine

16V90700042,231 vehicles affected

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.

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Latest Journey complaints

2013 Dodge JourneySeats & seat belts

Driver headrest deploy last night, car was off, locked and parked, no one was inside when it happens, the plastic inside the headrest snap and is broken and crack, inspection inside looks like the plastic aging has weakened the brackets that holds the pin to the lock mechanism. then it gives up and the spring pressure deploy the headrest.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 11777333
2012 Dodge JourneyBrakes

Code c2200-48 anti-loc brake module internal supervision failure is a recall for my 2012 Dodge journey if the recall was completed it was not it was not a full recall fix so as of Oct/25/26 this code shows recall

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11773455
2017 Dodge JourneyEngine & coolingFuel system

The vehicle experienced a premature catalytic converter failure directly related to the defect covered under manufacturer Recall Z98 (Federal Emissions: 2016-2017 JC 2.4L NOX FAIL). Prior to the recall being announced, the owner had the failed component replaced out-of-pocket using a legally compliant, EPA-certified aftermarket part. FCA/Stellantis has improperly denied the pre-notice reimbursement claim, asserting that warranty and recall guidelines strictly require an OEM part. This practice violates federal...

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recall reimbursement guidelines and anti-tying regulations by refusing fair remedy for a known manufacturer defect simply because a compliant aftermarket part was used for a post-warranty repair.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11773110
2015 Dodge JourneyAirbagsSeats & seat belts

I came out to my car and the drivers seat head rest had deployed. I have not been in an accident of any kind. It is now unable to go back in. I no longer feel safe driving my car. Seems there was a recall investigation into this issue for years that I am now learning about.

Filed Incident Air bags · SeatsNHTSA 11772527
2017 Dodge JourneyBrakes

The ABS light control light and brake light are currently on. The issue is the ABS control module. There are 1300 on order with zero in production.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11772357

Questions about the Dodge Journey

Which Dodge Journey years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (1,594), 2010 (1,085), 2015 (554). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2009 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dodge Journey years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2007, 2008, 2020 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Journey years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dodge Journey problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2,190), engine & cooling (1,078), brakes (1,070) most often.

How many recalls does the Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 26 recalls across all Dodge Journey model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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