2016 Dodge Journey problems and recalls

Owners have filed 386 complaints on the 2016 Dodge Journey, and NHTSA has issued 4 recalls. The most cited component is the Engine (113 complaints).

386
Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
16
Injuries
59.5
Severity index

Severity index 59.5 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 59.5p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 79 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 44% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 113 complaints (29.3%)113 29%Power TrainPower Train: 86 complaints (22.3%)86 22%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 84 complaints (21.8%)84 22%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 65 complaints (16.8%)65 17%Service BrakesService Brakes: 52 complaints (13.5%)52 13%SeatsSeats: 36 complaints (9.3%)36 9%SteeringSteering: 34 complaints (8.8%)34 9%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 32 complaints (8.3%)32 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE11329.3%
POWER TRAIN8622.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8421.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6516.8%
SERVICE BRAKES5213.5%
SEATS369.3%
STEERING348.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL328.3%

Complaints filed per year

041822016: 122017: 262018: 432019: 822020: 572021: 392022: 272023: 302024: 252025: 282026: 17 (partial year)161718198220212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201612
201726
201843
201982
202057
202139
202227
202330
202425
202528
2026 (year to date)17
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (83 against 123).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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
16V90700016/12/2016ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEChrysler (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.
16V46100024/06/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (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
16V27300006/05/2016STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSChrysler (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.

Other Dodge Journey model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.