The Lemon Index2010 Dodge Journey.
The 2010 Dodge Journey is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 176 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 304, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 18 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Journey year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 988 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Journey year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 40K to 102K miles on the car (757 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 51K–106K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 57K–104K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 25K–63K miles
Recalls 3
- steering 2016
After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
- electrical 2014
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to mo.
- steering 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 54 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY…
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenVehicle entrapment2024
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
- ClosedAir bag non-deployment/engine stall2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Windows go up and down automatically at will. Drivers side gets stuck in either position and then goes up or down at will. This occurs when vehicle is either standing still or in motion.
2010 Dodge Journey owner · NHTSA complaint 10440135
More owner reports
I have had my front brakes replace and back brakes and rotors replaced twice an only have 37,300 miles on my car I am scared that my brakes would fails transporting my 3 kids how the brakes and rotors wear this quick.
NHTSA complaint 10482350
Upon purchase of this vehicle, rotors and brakes needed to be replaced. One year later, brakes again needed to be replaced and now rotors need to be replaced as car shakes when you brake.
NHTSA complaint 10554710
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Dodge Journey reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 304; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Journey year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2010 Dodge Journey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (29%), brakes (23%) and brakes (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?
3 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Dodge Journey get?
18 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Journey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,000 and 102,000 miles. The middle report was at 72,000 miles, from 757 complaints.
Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Dodge Journey cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Journey year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works