2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2010 Dodge Journey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Dodge Journey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 668 | 987 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,396 | 54 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,958 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Dodge Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 59 | 599 |
| Steering | 331 | 69 |
| Engine | 178 | 164 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 89 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 100 |
| Power Train | 66 | 48 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 57 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 81 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 75 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 50 | 25 |
| Stalling | 38 | 137 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 50 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 118 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.