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All cars · Dodge Journey · 2010

2010 Dodge Journey. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index304100 = average car
Complaints176NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold48,577U.S. model year
Per 100K sold362complaints
Year rank#11 of 12#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 4-spdFWD19 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.5L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD16 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
3.5L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD15 / 23 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,000 and 102,000 miles. Median 72,000, from 757 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical78,80051,000–106,000441
Engine80,00057,500–104,500133
Brakes37,70025,000–63,60083
Airbags92,00072,900–133,50037
Steering82,30036,500–121,20058

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical29%
Brakes23%
Brakes22%
Engine13%
Engine10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
988181615013

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 16V273000 May 2016 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, And Connections

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

    Risk. A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.

  • 14V373000 Jun 2014 Electrical System / Ignition / Switch

    Defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to mo

    Risk. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

  • 10V475000 Oct 2010 Steering / Electric Power Assist System

    Defect. 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. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

    Risk. LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

    Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenVehicle entrapment2024–
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026
ClosedTotally integrated power module failure20142015
ClosedAir bag non-deployment/engine stall20142015

Manufacturer communications 54

Dodge filed 54 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2009561453100,923Brakes
201030417648,577Electrical
2011925955,155Brakes
201212510879,563Brakes
201310811183,933Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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