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

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

2,425

Condition issue

1,155

Reporting mechanism

1,031

Engine behavior

992

Starting behavior

833

Driver assistance issue

671

Noise

622

Safety restraint issue

617

Safety restraint behavior

460

Performance issue

415

Vibration/harshness

401

Braking behavior

395

Electrical issue

373

Access/entry issue

339

Powering on/off behavior

289

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

284

Thermal issue

260

Fluid issue

254

Lighting behavior

249

Steering behavior

244

Infotainment behavior

194

HVAC behavior

165

Wiper/washer behavior

142

Smell

69

Ride/handling behavior

62

Recent change

46

Communication/network issue

22

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 DODGE JOURNEY

Filed Sep 1, 2026


Fire

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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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.