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2010 Dodge Journey AWD recalls and problems

1 recall and 97 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD.

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recalls
97
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Dodge Journey AWD recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 11V139000 · reported March 1, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 195,798 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
The risk
Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 14, 2020 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 118,000 miles

I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT WAITING FOR MY RIGHT OF WAY THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN I PUSH ON THE GAS AND IT GOES TO THE CENTER OF THE LIGHTS AND LOSES POWER THEN SHUTS OFF. I TRY TO START BUT IT JUST STARTS CLICKING WITH A RED LIGHTNING BOLT ON THE DASH I TR TO MOVE IN N AND IT WOULDN'T LET ME TILL AFTER LIKE 5 TIMES... FINALLY…

Jul 9, 2019 · Unknown or other · 109,532 miles

HORN RANDOMLY GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED

Jul 3, 2019 · Electrical system · 95,000 miles

THE HORN BLOWS CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF NO WHERE. I HAVE CHANGED THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE AFTER I HAD ONE COMPLETELY DEAD. IT WAKES UP NEIGHBORS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. MY ALTERNATOR IS GOOD AND PROVIDES THE CORRECT AMPERAGE. IT HONKS WHEN STARTED, SITTING STILL AND OFF AND ALL THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6…

Jun 8, 2019 · Electrical system · 46,000 miles

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. FUSES ARE GOOD AND BULBS ARE GOOD.

May 20, 2019 · Service brakes · 56,000 miles

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW SINCE I PUT AT LEAST 3-4 SETS OF BRAKES ON THIS CAR AND 2 SETS OF ROTORS A YEAR SINCE OWNING IT. I HAVE 56000 MILES ON MY CAR I KNOW THAT BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY IT'S REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON A VEHICLE. BUT THIS IS OVER KILL. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP I…

Journey AWD model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2009 016117
2010 19701

Across all years, the 2009 Journey AWD has the most complaints (161). All Dodge Journey AWD years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, the most recent reported on March 1, 2011 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (53 complaints), followed by service brakes (16).
How many 2010 Dodge Journey AWD complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 97 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 14, 2020.