2019 Dodge Journey
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.
- Complaints
- 102
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 102 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Rearview mirror camera not working
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
The backup camera will sometimes show inverted colors, the display will be flipped upside down, the display will flash, or it will be entirely black. This is unsafe because it makes it harder to identify hazards behind the vehicle when reversing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-01
Back over prevention
19% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. While backing out of a parking spot, the vehicle's back up camera failed to alert the contact of another vehicle in the rear. As a result, the contact struck the parked vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-11
Engine
9% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2023-11-30
Air bags
9% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle was involved in a collision. The airbags didnât not deploy. The front of the vehicle is very smashed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
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, 2024-11-29
Exterior lighting
8% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing brake lights.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2024-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-09-26 Back up camera failure
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2024-08-01Engineering analysisOpen Vehicle entrapment
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Date not on fileBack over prevention25V552000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V552000 · Back over prevention
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- 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 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Journey have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.