What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey?

Owners name the electrical system most often, then the engine and the brakes. The problems section above tells the stories in more detail.

Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show 4 recalls for 2010. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

Is the 2010 Dodge Journey reliable?

It has 1,085 owner complaints on file, with the electrical system named most. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a score.

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Dodge Journey?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.

Is 2010 the best year for the Dodge Journey?

See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows complaints and recalls side by side.

2010 Dodge Journey Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 1,085 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Dodge Journey^[1]. The electrical system is named in 653 of them^[2].

1,085owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

18–21MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Electrical System. 653 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the vehicle shutting off while moving, sometimes at low speed and sometimes on the highway. Many say it restarts fine and the dealer could not find the cause. Others mention dash lights and the navigation screen acting up.
Engine. 204 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe the engine quitting while driving or when slowing to a stop. Some describe a rough, shaking feel, and one describes the engine racing before a low-speed bump.
Brakes. 159 complaints^[6]. Owners describe shaking in the steering wheel and a grinding feel when braking, especially downhill. Some report repeated brake work, and a few describe a pedal that sank or stopping that felt too long.
Unknown Or Other. 126 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part.
Air Bags. 95 complaints^[8]. Owners describe air bags that did not open in a crash, and a warning light that stays on in cold weather.
Steering. 83 complaints^[9].
Power Train. 53 complaints^[10].
Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 49 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Journey is necessarily included.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections (16V273), May 2016. About 8,569 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags (14V373), June 2014. About 722,705 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, steering problems, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Ignition (11V139), March 2011. About 195,798 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Steering › Electric Power Assist System (10V475), October 2010. About 23,237 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Journey 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	19 / 25 / 21	$3,200
Journey 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	16 / 24 / 19	$3,550
Journey AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	15 / 23 / 18	$3,700

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD/AWD^[18]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	17.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2010 Dodge Journey with electric motor^[19]	173 hp
2010 Dodge Journey with electric motor^[20]	173 hp
2010 Dodge Journey with electric motor^[21]	235 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
JOURNEY 4DR SUV AWD RT^[22]	193 in	72 in	67 in	114 in	4,239 lb
JOURNEY 4DR SUV FWD SE^[23]	193 in	72 in	67 in	114 in	3,781 lb
JOURNEY 4DR SUV FWD SXT^[24]	193 in	72 in	67 in	114 in	3,907 lb

How 2010 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Journey model year. The 2010 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	1,594	8
2010	1,085	4
2011	169	4
2012	376	6
2013	353	4
2014	416	7
2015	554	6
2016	389	4
2017	201	2
2018	237	6
2019	102	1
2020	66	1

NHTSA's counts for the Journey show 1,085 complaints and 4 recalls for 2010^[3]. Among the 12 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 1 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (66) and the most are for 2009 (1,594)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2010 Journey?

The 2010 Journey has a sizable complaint record, with 1,085 reports on file^[1]. Electrical problems lead the list by a wide margin^[2]. The engine and brake groups follow^[5]^[6]. A small number of complaints mention crashes or fires, so those reports deserve a close look before you buy^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so ask for service records and read the recalls section on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey?: Owners name the electrical system most often^[2], then the engine^[5] and the brakes^[6]. The problems section above tells the stories in more detail.
Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show 4 recalls for 2010^[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the 2010 Dodge Journey reliable?: It has 1,085 owner complaints on file^[1], with the electrical system named most^[2]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a score.
What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Dodge Journey?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.
Is 2010 the best year for the Dodge Journey?: See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows complaints and recalls side by side^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Dodge Journey

2009 1,594 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 this page
2012 376 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 353 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 416 complaints, 7 recalls
2015 554 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 389 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 201 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 237 complaints, 6 recalls
2019 102 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Dodge Journey

Other Dodge models from 2010

2010 Dodge Challenger 299 complaints, 7 recalls
2010 Dodge Charger 238 complaints, 6 recalls

All Dodge models

Similar cars from 2010: suvs

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 66 complaints, 10 recalls
2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 3 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 Acura MDX 45 complaints, 1 recall
2010 Buick Enclave 275 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 Cadillac SRX 474 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 784 complaints, 3 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 1,085 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Dodge Journey (18 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 19 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
653 complaints name the electrical system component group (4 crashes, 8 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,550). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Dodge Journey model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Journey 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
204 complaints name the engine component group (4 crashes, 7 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,500). NHTSA vehicle records
159 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,000). NHTSA vehicle records
126 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 96,239). NHTSA vehicle records
95 complaints name the air bags component group (8 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 91,000). NHTSA vehicle records
83 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 84,500). NHTSA vehicle records
53 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,000). NHTSA vehicle records
49 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,015). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 16V273, filed May 6, 2016: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V373, filed June 26, 2014: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
Recall 11V139, filed March 1, 2011: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V475, filed October 7, 2010: Steering › Electric Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Journey 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Journey AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Dodge Journey with electric motor: rated 173 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Dodge Journey with electric motor: rated 173 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Dodge Journey with electric motor: rated 235 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, JOURNEY 4DR SUV AWD RT: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,239 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, JOURNEY 4DR SUV FWD SE: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 3,781 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, JOURNEY 4DR SUV FWD SXT: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 3,907 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2010 Dodge Journey: problems, recalls and fuel economy