2016 Dodge Journey
Typical pattern 4.9% of complaints about the 2016 Dodge Journey came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2016 vehicle — around the middle of the 199 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.6 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (113 complaints), typically at 4.4 yr or about 64,576 miles.
- Complaints
- 613
- Median age at failure
- 4.6 yr
- Median mileage
- 56,000 n=380
- Crash / fire / tow
- 11.3% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 4
18V332000 2018-05-17
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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
16V907000 2016-12-16
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.
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
16V461000 2016-06-24
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 manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
16V273000 2016-05-06
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.
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other 20,000 mi 1.7 yr in service
THE VEHICLE HAS TURNED OFF ON THE ROAD WHILE ON DRIVE, WHEN IT TURNS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN AND CAN'T BRAKE. THE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED BY PRESSING THE ON/OFF BUTTON, AND IT WILL DRIVE LIKE NORMAL AGAIN. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT HAS TURNED OFF ON ME.
Other 20,203 mi 2.3 yr in service crash / fire / tow
TAKATA RECALL, RESEARCHING MY CAR VIN 3 RECALLS FLAGGED UP AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALLS MY CAR HAS BREAKING ISSUES THE BREAKS WORK AT TIMES AND NOT OTHER TIMES , THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT CHANGE GEAR RANDOMLY AND WILL LUNG FORWARD WHEN STOPPING LASTLY IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT SO HARD ITS HARD TO DRIVE THE CAR DEALER SAID THERE IS NOT ISSUES WITH THE CAR.
Other 45,000 mi 2.3 yr in service
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOORS ARE SOAKED ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK ...I WILL LET THEM DRY AND IN A FEW WEEKS IT'S BACK AGAIN . THIS WAS BOUGHT AS A NEW CAR ...WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON ...I HAVE HAD THE DRAIN TUBE CLEANED OUT AND THE AIR CONDITIONING DRIP CONTAINER DRAINED OUT ...I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND IT COULD BE A SEAL PROBLEM. PLEASE TELL ME HOW I CAN GET THIS FIXED AND NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT ....I DON'T THINK THIS IS MY FAULT.
Steering 4,000 mi 7 mo in service crash / fire / tow
WHILE DRIVING MY 2016 DODGE JOURNEY 12MPH, THE CAR JERKED TO THE LEFT CAUSING ME TO HIT A CEMENT LIGHT POLE. I WAS IN A ROUNDABOUT TURNING TO BRING MY CHILD TO SCHOOL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. NO INJURIES.