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Dodge Journey

Model years 2007–2022 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2009. Fewest complaints: 2007, 2008, 2020.

5,296owner complaints
26recall campaigns
1,907service bulletins
16model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2009. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’07’09’11’13’15’17’19’211,433’07’09’10’13’16’19’221,433

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2012.

0.0%1.3%2.6%’09’11’12’13’15’17’19’202.8%0.0%1.3%2.6%’09’12’15’18’202.8%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
202200540 · 0
202100100 · 0
2020 Journey6611071 · 1
2019 Journey10211087 · 0
2018 Journey23761297 · 2
2017 Journey201215012 · 7
2016 Journey389417219 · 4
2015 Journey554621530 · 9
2014 Journey416720626 · 9
2013 Journey353424019 · 9
2012 Journey376621621 · 13
2011 Journey16941557 · 4
2010 Journey98834918 · 16
2009 JourneyMost complaints1,43384741 · 30
2008 Journey80280 · 0
200740210 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system2,089
  • Engine951
  • Service brakes679
  • Air bags639
  • Unknown or other616
  • Power train497
  • Steering339
  • Seats308

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 702 Journey vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 312 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
202033215
201957154
20181104310
2017892712
201670259
201562367
201455167
201367307
201245255
20111593
2010473012
200952359

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 0 of 8 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20202020 Dodge Journey SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %
20192019 DODGE JOURNEY SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20182018 Dodge Journey SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20172017 Dodge Journey SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20162016 Dodge Journey SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20152015 Dodge Journey SUV AWD—★★★★☆—★★★★☆18.5 %
20142014 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %
20132013 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20122012 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20112011 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD———★★★★☆17.9 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 12 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.7–11.1 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2020Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.211.1261
2019Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.211.1261
2018Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.211.1261
2017Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.211.1261
2016Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.111.1260
2015Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.111.1255
2014Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.111.1255
2013Journey · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.79.111.1255
2012Journey · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.28.910.7246
2011Journey · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.28.910.7246
2010Journey · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.59.411.1255
2009Journey · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.59.411.1255

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

2,947 Journey cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
201833330
20172622610
20164504471
20155895709
201451348816
201347846011
20123753577
20111111062
201095882
200939305
2008220

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

291 Journey cars are on Dutch roads; 1% arrived later as imports, and 47 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
2011284%€29,904
201078—€29,904
20091172%€31,416
2008681%€33,901

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

206 Journey cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 33% petrol, 67% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
20119294,000 km
201079234,000 km
200981228,000 km
200837285,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

In the United Kingdom

402 Journey cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
201831
20141—
201301
201101
201023391
2009149158
20081639

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

653 Journey cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 52% passed first time, against 60% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
201034053%60%106,100 mi
200931351%59%99,600 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaJourneyAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.2%18.2%
Brakes20.1%9.8%
Suspension19.9%15.9%
Steering10.3%3.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.6%5.0%
Tyres5.8%7.5%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.2%1.4%
Visibility4.9%6.2%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

6,499 new Dodge Journey cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221Spain1,805184 (WLTP)136
20201Germany1,945277 (NEDC)211
20192Germany1,964243 (NEDC)170
201638Germany1,894—126
20155Belgium, Italy1,961—103
201413Germany, Belgium, Portugal1,976—145
201354Spain, Portugal, Slovakia1,944—116
201242Portugal, Austria, Spain2,001—114
20111,528Spain, Germany, Portugal1,942—110
20104,815Germany, Spain, United Kingdom1,958——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Journey in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/1437/17 · Injuries20 Oct 2017 · Journey

The positioning of the steering wheel wire harness may lead to chafing of the wire insulation creating a short circuit which could result in inadvertent driver airbag deployment, leading to a crash.

A12/1112/16 · Injuries16 Sept 2016 · Journey, Grand Caravan

Corrosion in the control unit of the vehicle occupant protection system may lead to the front seat airbags not deploying correctly.

A12/0140/16 · Fire, Injuries12 Feb 2016 · Journey

The sound-absorbing engine cover is improperly secured. This could cause a fire in the engine compartment, even once the engine has been switched off, and affect the vehicle's safety systems.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

26 campaigns cover the Journey; the latest 12 are below.

25V552000 · Back over prevention26 Aug 2025 · 2019, 2020

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

22V723000 · Exterior lighting29 Sept 2022 · 2017, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

18V524000 · Electrical system9 Aug 2018 · 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. 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.

18V523000 · Service brakes, hydraulic9 Aug 2018 · 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

18V398000 · Back over prevention14 Jun 2018 · 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. 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."

18V396000 · Visibility14 Jun 2018 · 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

18V332000 · Electrical system17 May 2018 · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

17V824000 · Equipment21 Dec 2017 · 2014

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V432000 · Air bags7 Jul 2017 · 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. 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.

16V907000 · Engine and engine cooling16 Dec 2016 · 2016

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.

16V461000 · Power train24 Jun 2016 · 2016

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.

16V273000 · Steering6 May 2016 · 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

NHTSA recalls