Dodge

Journey

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2020

Includes Journey, Journey 2WD, Journey AWD and 2 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 1082, about 3.1x this model's typical 349; recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Dodge Journey
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	19	204	$3,300	3	1,082	4 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%, ENGINE 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8%
complaints: 1082, about 3.1x this model's typical 349 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 18 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	20	283	$3,100	4	169	2 (1 open)	SERVICE BRAKES 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, ENGINE 12%
complaints: 169, below this model's typical 349 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	20	283	$3,100	6	374	2 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, ENGINE 16%, SERVICE BRAKES 15%
complaints: 374, above this model's typical 349 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 24 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	20	no data	$3,100	4	349	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 349, in line with this model's typical 349 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 31 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 52 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	19	no data	$3,300	7	406	2 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, ENGINE 15%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 406, above this model's typical 349 recalls: 7, about 1.8x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 38 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 32 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	3Gas	19	no data	$3,300	6	547	3 (1 open)	ENGINE 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 11%
complaints: 547, about 1.6x this model's typical 349 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 46 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 25 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	19	no data	$3,300	4	380	3 (1 open)	ENGINE 19%, POWER TRAIN 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 380, above this model's typical 349 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 49 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	19	no data	$3,300	2	194	3 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, ENGINE 14%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 194, below this model's typical 349 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	19	283	$3,300	6	217	3 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 217, below this model's typical 349 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 51 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	19	283	$3,300	1	91	3 (1 open)	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, BACK OVER PREVENTION 14%
complaints: 91, below this model's typical 349 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	1Gas	21	no data	$2,950	1	60	2 (1 open)	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, BACK OVER PREVENTION 13%
complaints: 60, below this model's typical 116 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 19 to 2020: 21

Owner complaints2010: 1,082 to 2020: 60

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Dodge Journey to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.