2010 Dodge Journey Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey.

20092011
Complaints
1,475
Crashes
27
Fires
23
Injuries
24
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2010 Dodge Journey Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1574 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:85,570 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:5
#2163 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:81,276 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:3
#3108 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:96,533 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Dodge Journey.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5744585,570 mi
ENGINE1633381,276 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1083196,533 mi
SERVICE BRAKES1001148,316 mi
AIR BAGS878197,152 mi
STEERING671182,429 mi
POWER TRAIN43281,648 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4086,496 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3372,803 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC33115,413 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN2575,311 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25176,444 mi
SEATS2291,770 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING191319,766 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1669,032 mi
SUSPENSION1363,484 mi
WHEELS12149,481 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM790,600 mi
TIRES741,176 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY6346,790 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION589,744 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH558,398 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE411,811 mi
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY439,750 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS3170,500 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL310,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY2146,500 mi
EQUIPMENT225,250 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES242,120 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION216,736 mi

Recalls for 2010 Dodge Journey

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,477,216 vehicles.

16V273000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
~8,569 affected

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.

14V373000AIR BAGS
~722,705 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

14V373000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
~722,705 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

10V475000STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
~23,237 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Other Dodge Journey Years

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