NHTSA Data Explorer
Dodge Journey
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
5,532
Active records
Recalls
27
Active records
TSBs
601
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
1
Injuries
245
Crashes
208
Fires
111
Top reported issues — Dodge Journey
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Starting behavior
Driver assistance issue
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Safety restraint behavior
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Braking behavior
Electrical issue
Access/entry issue
Powering on/off behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Lighting behavior
Steering behavior
Infotainment behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2018 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Sep 1, 2026
Sitting at red light and with out warning car turns off I place it in park and try to start car again as soon as I push the ignition to crank the car a huge explosion from under the hood blew the hood backwards striking the a-piler to the driver's door trapping me inside the car as flames were observed coming through the dashboard had to forcefully kick driver side window out of frame to dive out of the car because the door being jammed shut
2016 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Sep 1, 2026
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.
2014 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 31, 2026
On Friday, August 28, 2026, my wife entered our 2014 Dodge Journey and found that the drivers side head rest had burst open. The vehicle was parked in our driveway. Thankfully neither of use were driving the vehicle when this occurred, as this could have caused an accident. There was no warning from the vehicle that this would occur. We found online that there was a warranty extension (which has expired), but that seems inadequate for such a safety hazard. The headrests should have been…
2015 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 28, 2026
Car overheared i was checking on regular basis to maybe sure it haf coolant.warning lights didnt come on.temperature gage was normal. Oil hot came o. 2 times with temperature gage just fine .sone who the upper inlet on top radiator hose broke off into the hose . No sign no warning car just kept driving fine . Also a clicking soumd occauisonally from dash sounds like coming from drivers side behind dashboard
2013 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the replacement ABS module was no longer available from the manufacturer. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number:…
2017 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 27, 2026
On the morning of August 26, 2026, my 2017 Dodge Journey 2.4L was brought to DeLand Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for federal safety Emissions Recall Z98, which required updating the software calibration on the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The vehicle was scanned by the dealer at check-in (116,561 miles) and had zero transmission faults. The technician updated the PCM, and the dealer put 2 miles on the vehicle during service. Within 4 minutes of leaving the property, while accelerating to 50 MPH…
2018 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 25, 2026
First Complain is that I was driving my 2018 Dodge Journey SE 2.4L across the interstate in [XXX]. My friend was sitting in the Passenger's seat when all of a sudden a loud popping noise happened and the airbag in the headrest popped out and almost hit my friend in the head. The second issue is that the headlight assemblies that was replaced under a recall in 2022-2023 due to a reflective issue. Well the the recall assemblies are now collecting moisture bad and are blowing my headlight bulbs.…
2020 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 22, 2026
When starting my car and turning on my air or heat component the front will turn on but the components in the middle won’t! You have to hit the panel to make it turn on and when your driving the middle component shuts off losing power and dims the lights and dash lights with radio screen! I’ve had this issue since I purchased this car 3yrs ago and the business just says oh they have that issue why do I have to pay to rewire my electrical system and paying over $17k for this vehicle it should…
2018 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. The contact was informed that an unknown recall was not associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later received an unknown recall notification with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not under recall.…
2015 DODGE JOURNEY
Filed Aug 19, 2026
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