Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (29.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 113 · 29.5% | Recalled | Recall 16V907000 |
| Power Train | 85 · 22.2% | Recalled | Recall 16V461000 |
| Electrical System | 83 · 21.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V332000 |
| Service Brakes | 49 · 12.8% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 34 · 8.9% | Recalled | Recall 16V273000 |
| Seats | 34 · 8.9% | Investigation closed | PE19014 |
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.
Percentages are the share of the 383 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V907000 · 2016 · reported 12/16/2016
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V461000 · 2016 · reported 06/24/2016
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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
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.
“VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE WHEN THE ENGINE CUT OUT. ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN ONE WEEK”NHTSA complaint 11182874 — filed 02/27/2019 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 11165212 — filed 01/04/2019 · ENGINE
“VEHICLE IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.”NHTSA complaint 11142258 — filed 10/23/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 113 of 383 NHTSA complaints (29.5%), followed by power train (85), electrical system (83), unspecified/other issues (65). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
383 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V332000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 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.
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.
