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2010 Dodge Journey: Complaints, Recalls, and Known Problems

Owners have filed 1,084 safety complaints about the 2010 Dodge Journey with U.S. regulators. Here's what the federal data shows, system by system.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · Retrieved July 14, 2026 · Counts change as new reports are filed

1,084
Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Investigations

Complaints for this vehicle report 18 crashes, 17 fires, 19 injuries. No deaths have been reported.

Key findings
  1. Electrical issues dominate. They appear in 60% of the 1,084 complaints on file — an unusually concentrated failure pattern.
  2. Stalling is a recurring theme. 148 of the 1,084 reports describe the engine stalling — many while driving.
  3. Complaints peaked 5 years after the model year (206 filed in 2015) — a pattern consistent with wear-out failures rather than assembly defects.
  4. 4 NHTSA defect investigations are associated with this vehicle.

What owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle system involved. For the 2010 Dodge Journey, electrical issues stand far above everything else.

Complaints by vehicle system
System mentions in 1,084 complaints · a complaint can cite more than one system
Electrical
652
Engine & cooling
204
Brakes & stability
202
Other / unspecified
136
Airbags & restraints
97
Steering
83
Visibility & lighting
58
Power train / transmission
53

"Car since bought either won't start or fails to come out of gear then stalls out in reverse or randomly in intersections I have small children and it's dangerous and several mechanic cant figure it out. Replaced batteries starters and issue continues"

Owner complaint filed June 2026 · Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine · NHTSA ODI 11744916

"This situation is occurring more and more often with this vehicle. The vehicle will be in drive, moving, and in the middle of a road or highway just shutdown completely. It happened 4 times 2 weeks ago. Brought to a auto mechanic and nothing could be discovered to be malfunctioning."

Owner complaint filed April 2026 · Electrical System,Air Bags · NHTSA ODI 11732518

When complaints were filed

For most vehicles, complaint volume spikes early and tapers off. The 2010 Dodge Journey peaked later than usual, in 2015.

Complaints filed per year — 2010 Dodge Journey
Year the complaint was filed, not the incident year
19
67
57
54
118
206
111
83
113
119
63
28
9
14
11
6
6
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2026 is a partial year (through July 14, 2026). A late peak is the signature of wear-out failures: parts that don't fail until the vehicle has years and miles on it.

Recall history: 3 recalls

3 recalls apply to some or all 2010 Dodge Journey vehicles. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit.

Oct 201010V-475
Steering:Electric Power Assist System

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 SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERI…

Jun 201414V-373
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

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. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling cer…

May 201616V-273
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?

As of July 14, 2026, owners have filed 1,084 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Journey with NHTSA. The most-reported system is electrical.

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?

The 2010 Dodge Journey has 3 NHTSA recalls on file. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.

Methodology & source

All figures come from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public APIs: the Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, the recalls database, and NCAP safety ratings, retrieved July 14, 2026.

Complaints are self-reported by consumers and are not verified by NHTSA or by this site. A single complaint may cite multiple vehicle systems, so system mentions can sum to more than the complaint total. Complaint volume is influenced by fleet size, media attention, and recall notices, and is not by itself a measure of defect rates.

This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Nothing here is repair, purchase, or legal advice. For your specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and consult a qualified technician.