2016 Dodge Journey: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 383 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
383
Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
16
Injuries
59.5
Severity index
Severity index 59.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Dodge Journey ranks 79 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 44% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 113 | 29.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 86 | 22.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 84 | 21.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 65 | 17.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 52 | 13.6% |
| SEATS | 35 | 9.1% |
| STEERING | 34 | 8.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 32 | 8.4% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 113 of 383 complaints (29.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 14 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 |
| 16V907000 | 16/12/2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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. |
| 16V461000 | 24/06/2016 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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 manu |
| 16V273000 | 06/05/2016 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.