Dodge Journey reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 3,845 complaints about the Dodge Journey with NHTSA since 2010, most often about electrical system and engine. Dodge has filed 11 warranty extensions and 2 service campaigns for it, and there are 20 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Dodge Journey? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Journey a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 3,845
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 11
- Filed by Dodge
- Service campaigns
- 2
- Filed by Dodge
- Safety recalls
- 20
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Journey with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 65 | Other or unspecified (29%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 102 | Other or unspecified (28%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 236 | Electrical system (31%) | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 | 199 | Electrical system (30%) | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 388 | Engine (29%) | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 | 553 | Engine (24%) | 6 | 3 |
| 2014 | 416 | Electrical system (25%) | 7 | 3 |
| 2013 | 353 | Electrical system (21%) | 4 | 7 |
| 2012 | 376 | Electrical system (31%) | 6 | 7 |
| 2011 | 169 | Brakes (28%) | 4 | 9 |
| 2010 | 988 | Electrical system (61%) | 3 | 5 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Journey model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Dodge
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Dodge filed with NHTSA for the Journey, in its own words. A warranty extension means Dodge pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionAug 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2016–2017
EMISSION RECALL NORTH AMERICA Catalytic Converter Efficiency Z98 SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION About 68,312 of the above vehicles may exceed emission standards for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) because of a loss of catalytic converter efficiency.
- Warranty extensionJun 2026· Engine· model years 2011–2016
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
- Warranty extensionDec 2020· Mobility equipment· model years 2010
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X91 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacinga front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.
- Warranty extensionDec 2020· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X92 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.
- Warranty extensionNov 2020· Seats· model years 2010–2018
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X84 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.
- Warranty extensionNov 2020· Seats· model years 2010–2018
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X84 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Fuel system· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionOct 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension)
- Warranty extensionJun 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionNov 2012· Suspension· model years 2010
Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly.
- Service campaignSep 2011· Doors, latches and locks· model years 2010
The right front and rear door latch may have a ratchet sound while using the power door locks.
- Service campaignApr 2011· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011
2011 Journey and charger. While conducting a hands free call the rear park assist chime may not work.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Journey model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Electrical system1,314 (34%)
- Engine798 (21%)
- Brakes555 (14%)
- Other or unspecified532 (14%)
- Transmission and drivetrain393 (10%)
- Airbags329 (9%)
- Seats247 (6%)
- Stability control220 (6%)
Safety recalls
20 recalls cover at least one Journey model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly.
The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough.
The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors.
When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placard labels which contain inaccurate seating capacity and occupant/cargo combined weight information.
And 5 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA24003Engineering analysis· opened Aug 2024, still open· Doors, latches and locks· model years 2010–2020
Vehicle entrapment
- PE24006Preliminary evaluation· opened Feb 2024, closed Sep 2025· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2017–2020
Back up camera failure
Led to recall 25E052.
- RQ22002Recall query· opened Jul 2022, closed Jun 2025· Engine and cooling· model years 2015–2016
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
- PE19014Preliminary evaluation· opened Sep 2019, closed Feb 2026· Seats· model years 2010–2019
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- DP14004Defect petition· opened Sep 2014, closed Jul 2015· Electrical system· model years 2010
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
- RQ14002Recall query· opened Jun 2014, closed Mar 2015· Airbags· model years 2010
Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Led to recall 14V373000.
NHTSA's own page for the 2022 Dodge Journey has the complaint text and every document.
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Is the Dodge Journey reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 3,845 owner complaints, 11 warranty extensions and 2 service campaigns Dodge filed, and 20 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2010 (988), 2015 (553), 2014 (416). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Dodge Journey?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name electrical system (34%), engine (21%), brakes (14%). Dodge has filed 11 warranty extensions covering the Journey, listed on this page.
Which Journey model years have the most complaints?
2010 (988), 2015 (553), 2014 (416). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Journey with each other rather than with other models.
Has Dodge extended the warranty on the Journey?
Yes: other or unspecified (model years 2016–2017); engine (model years 2011–2016); mobility equipment (model years 2010), and 8 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Journey?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 20 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.