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All cars · Dodge Journey · 2019

2019 Dodge Journey. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index23100 = average car
Complaints19NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold74,687U.S. model year
Per 100K sold25complaints
Year rank#2 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 24,400 and 85,500 miles. Median 55,000, from 25 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Backup camera83,00055,000–110,00011

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
Electrical21%
Brakes21%
Transmission & drivetrain21%
Engine16%
Airbags16%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
10270306

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 25V552000 Aug 2025 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

    Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenVehicle entrapment2024–
ClosedBack up camera failure20242025
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 119

Dodge filed 119 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • SEAL, Input If looking to replace stubshaft due to ATX fluid leaking, do not replace PTU seals
  • VALVE BODY KIT, Transmission (40TES) For a 40TES Transmission (2.4L Engine) concern of 1-2…
  • CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace Or Flash Update Performed, DTC P057B…

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
2016153163106,759Engine
2017969689,470Electrical
2018938994,096Electrical
2019231974,687Electrical
2020221154,375Steering

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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