2010 Dodge Journey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,647 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Dodge Journey, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 4 defect investigations. It scores 65/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 78,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2010 Dodge Journey sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2011, 2017–2020.
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Where 2010 sits among all Journey years
What owners report
“Horn blows intermittently while driving or while parked unattended. Unsafe for this to occur while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Journey
“Car stalls while driving and sometimes will not start at all. There is a recall, but the part has been on back order for over 6 months.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Journey
“Car has an intermittent start. Would shut off as driving at times and would not start until next day.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Journey
“I have replaced brake pads and rotors numerous times. I have had to have the entire breaking system repaired several times. Have spent a lot of money on repairs. Brakes should not have to be replaced this often.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Journey
“Airbag light on without a crash and while driving my car horn goes of without notice”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Journey
“Low pressure power steering hose ruptured and began leaking upon start up in cold weather”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Journey
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 1,227 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 72,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 41,400 and 102,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may…
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved…
Model years named: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Led to recall campaign 14V373000.
Technical service bulletins
54 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on seats & interior and engine — are on file for the 2010 Dodge Journey. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2010 Journey TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2010 Dodge Journey drew 1,647 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 65/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).
What are the most common 2010 Dodge Journey problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Dodge Journey are electrical (713 complaints), engine (204), and other (187).
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Journey problems show up?
Owners most often report 2010 Dodge Journey problems around 72,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 41,400 and 102,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2010 Dodge Journey. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.