2010 Dodge Journey

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2010 Dodge Journey
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 986 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	4
2008	8
2009	1433
2010	986
2011	169
2012	375
2013	351
2014	408
2015	548
2016	383
2017	196
2018	219
2019	92
2020	61

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58%

58% of complaints: electrical system — 576 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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vehicle repeatedly fails to start because of ignition system defect I have to wiggle or finesse the key fob in the ignition slot to get the car to start. The problem has happened many times. The first time I crashed into my shed I was so scared.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251022

Car constantly does not start. I have had to have it towed multiple times after driving places because it just decides to not start. The starter cranks but does not start.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230924

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 164 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the speed odometer was flickering. The contact stated that the interior of the vehicle had an unusual burning odor.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231005

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 100 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 88 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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24/7 CONSTANT HORN AND ANTI THEFT ALARM GOES OFF. AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES WHILE DRIVING AN HORN/ALARM BLARE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190803

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 67 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 986

R 20101227 — steering

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)

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 10V475000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140616 — RQ (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

R 20150526 — air bags, electrical system

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03.

Campaign 14V373000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160524 — steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V273000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20240801 — EA (open)

Vehicle entrapment