Dodge Journey years to avoid
More than twice the Journey's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Journey years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Dodge Journey complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Journey problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical2,089
- Engine1,038
- Brakes992
- Airbags639
- Transmission497
- Driver assistance384
- Steering339
- Seats308
- Acceleration229
- Lights145
- Fuel system118
- Visibility108
Most reported problems on the Dodge Journey
Stalling 543Check engine light 310Airbag light 165Loss of power 159Grinding brakes 147Key fob 126Fire or smoke 102No deployment 98Warning lights 85Brake failure 80Power steering loss 76Engine failure 76Door locks 63Won't shift 52Premature wear 52Hesitation 52Tire blowout 31
Dodge Journey problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93 | 66 | Electrical | 40,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 91 | 102 | Electrical | 55,000 | 1 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 78 | 237 | Electrical | 26,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 82 | 202 | Electrical | 35,000 | 2 | 12 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 69 | 389 | Engine | 56,000 | 4 | 19 | |
| 2015 | 52 | 554 | Engine | 57,000 | 6 | 30 | |
| 2014 | 61 | 416 | Electrical | 54,717 | 7 | 26 | |
| 2013 | 70 | 353 | Engine | 72,000 | 4 | 19 | |
| 2012 | 66 | 377 | Electrical | 78,000 | 6 | 21 | |
| 2011 | 84 | 169 | Brakes | 65,000 | 4 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 37 | 988 | Electrical | 72,000 | 3 | 18 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 18 | 1,433 | Electrical | 63,000 | 8 | 41 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 95 | 8 | Electrical | 91,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 95 | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 26
Dodge Journey warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Dodge Journey in the news
Questions about the Dodge Journey
What years of the Dodge Journey should you avoid?
2009 and 2010. Each has more than twice the Dodge Journey's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 1,433, mostly about electrical and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Journey?
2019, 2011 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (102, 169 and 202).
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Journey?
Electrical, with 2,089 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1,038) and brakes (992).
How many recalls does the Dodge Journey have?
26 recalls between 2007 and 2020. The 2009 model year has the most, with 8.
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