2010 Dodge Journey engine problems
164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Dodge Journey — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car since bought either won't start or fails to come out of gear then stalls out in reverse or randomly in intersections I have small children and it's dangerous and several mechanic cant figure it out. Replaced batteries starters and issue continues”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“It all started with no starts and had starter replaced and then charging problem had new battery and alternator replaced . Then driving to work all the dashboard lights lit up like a Christmas tree and died a couple of times once in the middle of the road . Even when the car was in park and key out…”
filed Jun 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 8 | 13% |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 Journey | 30 | 13% |
| 2017 Journey | 43 | 22% |
| 2016 Journey | 113 | 29% |
| 2015 Journey | 135 | 24% |
| 2014 Journey | 98 | 24% |
| 2013 Journey | 72 | 20% |
| 2012 Journey | 97 | 26% |
| 2011 Journey | 29 | 17% |
| 2009 Journey | 149 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.