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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Dodge Journey vs Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Dodge Journey

Total complaints
5,236
Avg per model year
375
Recall campaigns (all years)
26
Most complained year
2009 (1,433)
Top problems: Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes

Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Total complaints
202
Avg per model year
42
Recall campaigns (all years)
0
Most complained year
2008 (116)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Engine, Steering

Complaints by model year

YearDodge JourneyMercury Mariner Hybrid
20109879
20091,43321
20088116
2007431
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.