MYRModel Year Report

2008 Dodge Journey

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2008 Dodge Journey
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:30.627Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Journey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 1433 complaints 2009 2010: 988 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 376 complaints 2013: 352 complaints 2013 2014: 413 complaints 2015: 553 complaints 2015 2016: 385 complaints 2017: 197 complaints 2017 2018: 231 complaints 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 64 complaints 2020
2008: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
20074
20088
20091433
2010988
2011169
2012376
2013352
2014413
2015553
2016385
2017197
2018231
2019100
202064

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

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A SHORT IN THE DRIVERS DOOR WIRING HARNESS CAUSES HEAD LIGHTS TO FLASH, TURN SIGNALS TO FAIL TO OPERATE, SPEEDOMETER FAILURE, CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE, AND WARNING LIGHTS TO FLASH. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE ABS IS DISABLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180808

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V139000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150126

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRELESS IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120626

WHEELS

2 of 8 total reports mention: wheels.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOUCHED THE VALVE AND THE TIRE DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE VALVE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130415

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 8 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20140616 — RQ (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2010 ◆ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Dodge Journey reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Journey?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Journey have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.