Dodge Journey Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Dodge Journey — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019Best | Excellent | — | 42 | 5 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2018 | Good | 5 | 161 | 7 | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 1 | 167 | 8 | 10 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | 2 | 313 | 13 | 19 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Caution | 4 | 407 | 28 | 41 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2014 | Caution | 4 | 283 | 36 | 56 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | 3 | 250 | 10 | 21 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | 4 | 287 | 24 | 34 | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | 3 | 126 | 5 | 9 | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | 1 | 708 | 12 | 11 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2009Worst | Avoid | 5 | 1042 | 29 | 29 | 3 | Electrical System | Full report → |
11 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Dodge Journey Problems
Based on 3,786 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Journey Years to Avoid
Best Journey Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Dodge Journey Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Dodge Journey Reliability
What year Journey has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Dodge Journey had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 1042 complaints and 5 safety recalls. See the full 2009 report for specific defects.
Is the Dodge Journey reliable?
The Dodge Journey has accumulated 3,786 owner-filed complaints and 32 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 3 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2019 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Journey.
What are the most common Journey problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (975 reports), Engine (472 reports), Service Brakes (326 reports), Air Bags (297 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Journey has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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