2010 Dodge Journey problems
Owners have filed 1,484 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Journey with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 41.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 11.1%.
Complaints1,484
Crashes27
Fires23
Injuries25
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 41.5% · 616
Engine 11.1% · 164
Unknown or other 7.5% · 111
Service brakes 6.7% · 100
Air bags 6.0% · 89
Steering 4.7% · 70
Power train 3.3% · 49
Electronic stability control (ESC) 2.7% · 40
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 23 describe a fire and 25 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Dodge Journey in this data, 2010 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 37 in the last three years against 82 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 73,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. In addition, the horn sounded independently and the doors would not lock. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failures could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Electrical system · reported at 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or parked, the horn activated independently. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the horn switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired . The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Electrical system · reported at 100,000 miles
When inserting the key fob in the ignition sometimes, the car makes a clicking sound & won't start. To get the car to start when this occurs, you have to put the car in neutral, put your foot on the brake & turn the key fob & it finally starts - ridiculous. The key fob was replaced when we received the recall notice.Awhile ago. Recall notice #11v-139. This issue is very annoying & needs to be rectified. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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