2019 Dodge Journey

▲ Better than typical

2019 Dodge Journey
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:34:01.708Z

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

2019: 100 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	4
2008	8
2009	1433
2010	988
2011	169
2012	376
2013	352
2014	413
2015	553
2016	385
2017	197
2018	231
2019	100
2020	64

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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REARVIEW MIRROR CAMERA NOT WORKING

NHTSA ODI report, 20260803

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, 20260801

BACK OVER PREVENTION 19%

19% of complaints: back over prevention — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.

CRASH

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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, 20191211

ENGINE 9%

9% 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 8%

8% 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 — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing brake lights.

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 (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (19 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.

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 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Journey have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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