2016 Dodge Journey seats problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2016 Dodge Journey — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side headrest exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,490.”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“Headrest deployed and won't go bac in. The vehicle was just sitting in the driveway, when we ot in we noticed the headrest out.”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Journey | 4 | 4% |
| 2018 Journey | 14 | 6% |
| 2017 Journey | 19 | 10% |
| 2015 Journey | 89 | 16% |
| 2014 Journey | 42 | 10% |
| 2013 Journey | 58 | 16% |
| 2012 Journey | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 Journey | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Journey | 24 | 2% |
| 2009 Journey | 6 | 0% |
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.