2016 Dodge Journey power train problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Dodge Journey — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The 2012-2015 Dodge Journey was previously subject to an NHTSA recall for an electronic stability control module defect producing similar ABS warning and brake-related symptoms. The 2016 model year was not included in that recall. Other 2016 Dodge Journey owners have reported the same symptoms to…”
filed May 29, 2026
“The car started making a whining noise as I was exiting the highway. Within 2 minutes, the check engine light came on. Shortly after that as I was turning right on the street to enter the parking lot, the car lost power and would not move forward. THe car just lost power in the middle of the street…”
filed Apr 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressureCampaign 16V461000 · Jun 24, 2016
Power Train problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Journey | 6 | 6% |
| 2018 Journey | 18 | 8% |
| 2017 Journey | 31 | 16% |
| 2015 Journey | 77 | 14% |
| 2014 Journey | 35 | 9% |
| 2013 Journey | 29 | 8% |
| 2012 Journey | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 Journey | 20 | 12% |
| 2010 Journey | 48 | 5% |
| 2009 Journey | 104 | 7% |
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.