2008 Dodge Journey
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.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 1,433 |
| 2010 | 988 |
| 2011 | 169 |
| 2012 | 377 |
| 2013 | 352 |
| 2014 | 415 |
| 2015 | 554 |
| 2016 | 388 |
| 2017 | 202 |
| 2018 | 235 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 66 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2018-08-08
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, 2015-01-26
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, 2012-06-26
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, 2013-04-15
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.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2014-06-16Recall queryClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.