MYRModel Year Report

2019 Dodge Journey

▲ Better than typical
2019 Dodge Journey
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:11:53.478Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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

Complaints per year, Dodge Journey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2009: 1433 complaints 2009 2010: 986 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 375 complaints 2013: 351 complaints 2013 2014: 408 complaints 2015: 548 complaints 2015 2016: 383 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2017 2018: 219 complaints 2019: 92 complaints 2019 2020: 61 complaints 2020
2019: 92 complaints
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YearComplaints
20074
20088
20091433
2010986
2011169
2012375
2013351
2014408
2015548
2016383
2017196
2018219
201992
202061

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
BACK OVER PREVENTION 13%

13% of complaints: back over prevention — 12 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake sensor and the check engine warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231130

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was completely stopped, another vehicle driving at 55 MPH rear-ended his vehicle. There were no air bags deployed upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241129

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20240227 — PE (closed 20250926)

Back up camera failure

I 20240801 — EA (open)

Vehicle entrapment

R Date not on file — back over prevention

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025.

Campaign 25V552000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V552000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2017

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2010 ◆ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Dodge Journey reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Dodge Journey is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Journey?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Journey have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.