Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010AVOIDSerious complaints 2.7× usual, mostly engine and brakes Extended coverage
576 serious complaints of 1,085, the most about engine (178) and brakes (116); per car on the road, 2.7× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2014
“The contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving approximately 65 mph, the brake pedal pulsated upon engaging with a loud noise. In addition, the steering wheel began to shimmy. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times where the front brakes and rear brakes were replaced however, the failure recurred.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Aug 2012
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they accelerate from a stop or accelerating while rolling at slow speeds. (21-006-12, Nov 2012)
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-027-20, Nov 2020)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
1,085 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Journey year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2010 Journey trims
| R/T | SE | SXT |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Dodge reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Dodge aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 65 | Electrical system (19) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 101 | Unknown or other (29) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 234 | Electrical system (72) | No |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 197 | Electrical system (59) | No |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 388 | Engine (113) | No |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 553 | Engine (135) | No |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 7 | 416 | Electrical system (106) | No |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 353 | Electrical system (73) | No |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 376 | Electrical system (116) | No |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 169 | Service brakes (47) | No |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 1085 | Electrical system (653) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Journey 2019–2021 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 65 |
| 2019 | DODGE JOURNEY SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 101 |
| 2019 | DODGE JOURNEY SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 101 |
| 2018 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 234 |
| 2018 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 234 |
| 2017 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 197 |
| 2017 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 197 |
| 2016 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 388 |
| 2016 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 388 |
| 2015 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 553 |
| 2015 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 553 |
| 2014 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 416 |
| 2014 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 416 |
| 2013 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 353 |
| 2013 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 353 |
| 2012 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 376 |
| 2012 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 376 |
| 2011 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 169 |
| 2011 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 169 |
| 2010 | Dodge Journey 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 1085 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2019 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2018 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2018 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2017 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2017 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2016 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2016 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2014 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2013 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–21 |
| 2012 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2011 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2010 | Journey 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19–21 |
| 2010 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.