2008 Dodge Journey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

12 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2008 Dodge Journey, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

12Complaints
0/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2008 sits among all Journey years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 8 complaints (67%)
Wheels & tires 2 complaints (17%)
Brakes & stability 1 complaints (8%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (8%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Dodge Journey.

Federal defect investigations

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall RQ14002 opened 2014, closed 2015

Led to recall campaign 14V373000.

Technical service bulletins

33 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2008 Dodge Journey. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2008 Journey TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2012peak 3 in 20152021

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2008 Dodge Journey reliable?

The 2008 Dodge Journey drew 12 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).

What are the most common 2008 Dodge Journey problems?

The top reported problems for the 2008 Dodge Journey are electrical (8 complaints), wheels & tires (2), and brakes & stability (1).

Does the 2008 Dodge Journey have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2008 Dodge Journey. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.