NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Journey

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

5,495

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

601

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

245

Crashes

207

Fires

110

Top reported issues — Dodge Journey

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Operating state

2,419

Condition issue

1,145

Reporting mechanism

1,027

Engine behavior

990

Starting behavior

833

Driver assistance issue

649

Noise

621

Safety restraint issue

615

Safety restraint behavior

458

Performance issue

413

Vibration/harshness

401

Braking behavior

393

Electrical issue

372

Access/entry issue

337

Powering on/off behavior

288

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

283

Thermal issue

257

Fluid issue

254

Lighting behavior

247

Steering behavior

243

Infotainment behavior

188

HVAC behavior

164

Wiper/washer behavior

141

Smell

69

Ride/handling behavior

62

Recent change

43

Communication/network issue

22

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The rearview backup camera intermittently fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The camera occasionally works, but most of the time the screen is blank or the image does not appear. I understand that similar 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles were recalled for this exact defect, but my VIN was excluded even though it exhibits the same symptoms. This creates a significant safety hazard because the vehicle does not consistently comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

2018 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Back up camera works sometimes and sometimes it doesn’t. The screen is either black with a orange camera with a orange line going through it or it works and the picture of blinking then goes black

2018 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 13, 2026


There is a leak somewhere on my driver’s side of my 2018 Dodge Journey. The water is coming up from the floor. The wetness caused my foot to slip off the pedal initially. A mechanic has determined that there is a leak, but can’t determine how to fix it. I’ve seen other people complain about the same issue, without any definitive fixes.

2010 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 9, 2026


1 injured

I was backing out of the driveway. Pulled forward to a two-way stop and my driver side headrest exploded and shot my head forward and I almost went in a two-way traffic. Now I have whiplash

2018 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 8, 2026


My backup camera doesn’t work sometimes and it says that my camera is upside down but it’s not.

2017 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 7, 2026


While driving on a smooth paved road at normal speed, the active head restraint on the passenger seat suddenly deployed without any impact or collision. The headrest struck the passenger in the back of the head, causing pain and a potential injury. The vehicle did not experience a crash, bump, or sudden stop. After deployment, the headrest could not be reset or latched back into place. This appears to be a mechanical failure of the active head restraint system. This defect poses a serious…

2016 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the engine made an abnormally loud sound. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the driver's side of the cabin, underneath the steering wheel, was…

2012 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jul 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

2013 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jun 29, 2026


1 injured

Incident occurred onJune 29, 2026 approximately around 6 pm. The system in question is the electrical. I was pulling out of the parking space at the Safeway parking lot, my arm was rested on the driver side door, window was down, and I heard the automatic door locks engaged. At that exact moment I felt a heavy shock go through my arm. I screamed, and at first I did not know what happened. As I was driving home, I knew the shock had come from my arm resting on the door lock. My left arm had…

2013 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Jun 26, 2026


ABS Module failure. Replaced ABS module with brand new Mopar replacement. ABS module still will not communicate with system. No traction control, cruise control, multiple lights in dash.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.