2016 Dodge Journey air bags problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Dodge Journey — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While returning from a shopping trip with my mom the passenger headrest broke/exploded? It caused several small plastic fragments to fly from I guess inside and the headrest hit my mom in the back of the head. There were no lights to indicate a problem, no other vehicles around and we were only…”
filed Sep 10, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that at start-up and and while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated followed by a warning chime. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for assistance, but the contact was referred to the dealer. The…”
filed Apr 3, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 Journey | 8 | 8% |
| 2018 Journey | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Journey | 29 | 15% |
| 2015 Journey | 68 | 12% |
| 2014 Journey | 46 | 11% |
| 2013 Journey | 43 | 12% |
| 2012 Journey | 29 | 8% |
| 2011 Journey | 14 | 8% |
| 2010 Journey | 89 | 9% |
| 2009 Journey | 269 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.