2010 Dodge Journey vs 2010 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Dodge Journey | 2010 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 988 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 24 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 600 | 1 |
| Engine | 164 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 89 | 4 |
| Steering | 69 | 1 |
| Power Train | 48 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 40 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 137 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 118 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 50 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
2010 Dodge Journey
2010 Kia Sportage
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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.