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Dodge Journey

22 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V523000·2018-08-09

    Chrysler Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2018-2019 Dodge and Jeep vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, JEEP GRAND CARAVAN, CHEROKEE, JOURNEY, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V332000·2018-05-17

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles for Cruise Control Disengagement Defect

    Chrysler is recalling over 4.8 million vehicles because a wiring short may prevent the cruise control system from disengaging, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, JEEP, CHRYSLER 5500, WRANGLER, CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V461000·2016-06-24

    Chrysler Recalls 2015-2016 Vehicles for Transmission Pump Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2015-2016 Town & Country, Grand Caravan, Journey, and ProMaster vehicles because a transmission pump may seize, causing loss of motive power and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM, CHRYSLER GRAND CARAVAN, PROMASTER, JOURNEY, TOWN AND COUNTRY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V273000·2016-05-06

    Dodge Journey Recall for Power Steering Hose Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles because the power steering return hose may rupture in cold weather, causing loss of steering assist.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V047000·2016-01-29

    Chrysler Recalls 2008-2009 Minivans and Journey for Air Bag Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 110,482 vehicles because corroded air bag control units may fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER GRAND CARAVAN, TOWN AND COUNTRY, JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V675000·2015-10-19

    Dodge Journey Recall: Water Ingress Disables ABS and ESC Systems

    Chrysler is recalling 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles because water may enter the ABS module, disabling safety systems and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V431000·2015-07-07

    Dodge Journey Recall: Engine Cover May Detach and Cause Fire

    Chrysler is recalling 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles because the engine cover may detach and contact the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V373000·2014-06-26

    Chrysler Recalls 2008-2010 Minivans and SUVs for Ignition Switch Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2008-2010 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling safety systems.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER GRAND CARAVAN, JOURNEY, TOWN AND COUNTRY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V487000·2011-09-29

    Chrysler Recalls 2012 Vehicles Due to Engine Bearing Failure Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2012 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines because debris may cause connecting rod bearing failure, potentially leading to engine seizure and increased crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER, JEEP JOURNEY, TOWN AND COUNTRY, 200, CHARGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V315000·2011-06-08

    Chrysler Group Recalls 2011 Vehicles for Steering Column Rivet Defect

    Chrysler Group is recalling 11,096 model year 2011 vehicles because a missing or incorrect steering column rivet could compromise safety in a frontal crash.

    Product
    CHRYSLER — CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY, PATRIOT, NITRO, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V658000·2010-12-24

    Dodge Journey Recall: Front Door Wiring May Disable Side Airbags

    Chrysler is recalling 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles because front door wiring may break, preventing side airbags from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V475000·2010-10-07

    Chrysler Group Recalls 2010-2011 Vehicles for Power Steering Hose Fire Risk

    Chrysler Group is recalling 23,237 vehicles due to a power steering hose defect that could leak fluid onto hot engine parts and cause a fire.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER JOURNEY, CHALLENGER, SEBRING, 300
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V552000·2025-08-26

    Ram ProMaster and Dodge Journey rearview cameras may not display properly

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles because cracks in the microprocessor may stop the rearview camera image displaying properly.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE PROMASTER, JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V723000·2022-09-29

    Dodge Journey Recall: Amber Side Reflector May Not Reflect Brightly Enough

    Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles because the amber side reflex reflector may not reflect brightly enough, potentially reducing visibility to other drivers.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V524000·2018-08-09

    Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram Vehicles Recalled for Powertrain Control Module Defect

    FCA US LLC is recalling specific 2017-2019 Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Fiat vehicles because a faulty voltage regulator chip may cause the vehicle to stall or fail to start.

    Product
    CHRYSLER — CHRYSLER, RAM, JEEP PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID, 1500, RENEGADE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V396000·2018-06-14

    Dodge Journey Recall: Rear Camera View May Be Delayed

    Chrysler is recalling 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles because the rear camera view may not appear within two seconds of selecting reverse, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V824000·2017-12-21

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles with Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

    Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles equipped with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, posing injury risks.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM, JEEP DURANGO, CHALLENGER, RAM 1500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V432000·2017-07-07

    Dodge Journey Recall for Frontal Air Bag Wiring Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag wiring may chafe and short circuit, causing unexpected deployment.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V907000·2016-12-16

    Chrysler Recalls 2016 Jeep and Dodge Vehicles for Engine Stalling Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 42,231 model year 2016 Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Journey vehicles because an intermittent sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, DODGE PATRIOT, COMPASS, JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V711000·2014-11-07

    Dodge Journey Recall for Inaccurate Tire Placard Weight Information

    Chrysler is recalling 2014-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles because tire placard labels may contain inaccurate weight and seating information, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • EA24003 Engineering Analysis · open · latches/locks/linkages
  • PE24006 Preliminary Evaluation · back over prevention: sensing system: camera
  • PE23008 Preliminary Evaluation · latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
  • PE11009 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
  • PE08052 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
  • EA06004 Engineering Analysis · open · steering

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2009 · brakes 290 complaints, median 21,000 mi
  • 2009 · powertrain 111 complaints, median 83,000 mi
    Includes 8 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2010 · brakes 102 complaints, median 24,000 mi
  • 2012 · electrical 100 complaints, median 85,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2009 · engine 88 complaints, median 68,000 mi
    Includes 9 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

723 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2020: 3.9/5 · 64 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2019: 3.8/5 · 100 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2018: 3.1/5 · 232 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2017: 3.5/5 · 197 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2016: 3.2/5 · 386 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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