Dodge Journey problems by year
5,236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 14 Dodge Journey model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fewer complaints | 61 | 1 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2019 Fewer complaints | 97 | 1 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2018 | 225 | 6 | Electrical System | |
| 2017 | 196 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2016 | 385 | 4 | Engine | |
| 2015 | 548 | 6 | Engine | |
| 2014 | 409 | 7 | Electrical System | |
| 2013 | 351 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2012 | 375 | 6 | Electrical System | |
| 2011 | 169 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 Most complained | 987 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Most complained | 1,433 | 8 | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 2007 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Dodge.