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2010 Dodge Journey Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 5.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
987Complaints
3Recalls
18Crashes
16Fires
19Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (58.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System576 · 58.4%RecalledRecall 14V373000
Engine164 · 16.6%No official action
Service Brakes100 · 10.1%No official action
Air Bags88 · 8.9%Investigation closedRQ14002 → recall 14V373000
Steering67 · 6.8%RecalledRecall 16V273000 · Recall 10V475000
Power Train43 · 4.4%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM576 · 58.4%
ENGINE164 · 16.6%
Unspecified / other110 · 11.1%
SERVICE BRAKES100 · 10.1%
AIR BAGS88 · 8.9%
STEERING67 · 6.8%
POWER TRAIN43 · 4.4%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)40 · 4.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC33 · 3.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING33 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 987 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 16V273000 · 2016 · reported 05/06/2016

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:ignition:switch

NHTSA campaign 14V373000 · 2014 · reported 06/26/2014

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 10V475000 · 2010 · reported 10/07/2010

LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I STOPPED AT MCDONALD'S ON MY WAY TO WORK, CAME OUT OF MCDONALD'S WENT TO START MY CAR, HAD NO POWER AT ALL. MY HUSBAND…”NHTSA complaint 10487722 — filed 12/07/2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WHERE IT WOULDN'T CRANK ON THE FIRST TRY BUT ALWAYS ON…”NHTSA complaint 10487670 — filed 12/07/2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“A CONTINUING FAILURE TO START. FOLLOWING A ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL MY 2010 JOURNEY HAS FAILED TO START ON OCCASION AND BECAME A PROBLEM, CREATING AT…”NHTSA complaint 10475012 — filed 09/11/2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 576 of 987 NHTSA complaints (58.4%), followed by engine (164), unspecified/other issues (110), service brakes (100). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?

987 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V273000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Dodge Journey's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.