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All cars · Dodge Journey · 2016

2016 Dodge Journey. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index153100 = average car
Complaints163NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold106,759U.S. model year
Per 100K sold153complaints
Year rank#8 of 12#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 4-spdFWD19 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 25 / 19Regular$3,300
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD16 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300

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 29,500 and 80,000 miles. Median 56,000, from 241 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine64,20030,000–82,80080
Transmission & drivetrain65,00026,000–84,00051
Electrical61,00034,000–82,00051
Brakes34,20020,000–47,30032
Seats67,50046,000–88,00014

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
Engine31%
Electrical21%
Transmission & drivetrain20%
Brakes18%
Steering13%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
38919410028

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 18V332000 May 2018 Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

    Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be d

  • 16V907000 Dec 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

    Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

  • 16V461000 Jun 2016 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

    Risk. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

  • 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenVehicle entrapment2024–
ClosedStall from crankshaft\camshaft failure20222025
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 181

Dodge filed 181 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing…
  • Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
  • Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Journey SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Dodge Journey SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201310811183,933Brakes
201417117593,572Engine
2015193203108,085Engine
2016153163106,759Engine
2017969689,470Electrical
2018938994,096Electrical
2019231974,687Electrical

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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