Dodge Journey recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 26 recalls and 5,286 owner complaints for the Dodge Journey (model years 2007–2020). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2,082 complaints), followed by engine (950 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 66 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 102 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 237 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 202 | 12 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 389 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 554 | 30 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 416 | 26 | 9 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 353 | 19 | 9 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 377 | 21 | 13 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 169 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 988 | 18 | 16 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 1,433 | 41 | 30 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (1,433), 2010 (988) and 2015 (554). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Journey model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2,082 | 12 of 14 | |
| Engine | 950 | 12 of 14 | |
| Service brakes | 678 | 12 of 14 | |
| Air bags | 639 | 12 of 14 | |
| Power train | 497 | 12 of 14 |
Latest 8 of 26 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V552000 | Aug 26, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2019–2020 | 219,577 |
| 22V723000 | Sep 29, 2022 | Exterior lighting | 2017–2018 | 83,453 |
| 18V524000 | Aug 9, 2018 | Electrical system: wiring, front underhood | 2018 | 12,779 |
| 18V523000 | Aug 9, 2018 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper | 2018 | 154,335 |
| 18V398000 | Jun 14, 2018 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2018 | 1,837 |
| 18V396000 | Jun 14, 2018 | Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices | 2018 | 1,741 |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system: software | 2014–2018 | 4,815,661 |
| 17V824000 | Dec 21, 2017 | Equipment | 2014 | 61,791 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 208 complaints and a fire in 104 complaints; 244 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.