2016 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

113Engine complaints

29.5%Of all 383 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE113 · 29.5%

POWER TRAIN85 · 22.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM83 · 21.7%

Unspecified / other65 · 17%

SERVICE BRAKES49 · 12.8%

Share of the 383 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Dodge Journey overview page.

What owners report

“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

“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

“VEHICLE IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.”NHTSA complaint 11142258 — filed 10/23/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Dodge Journey: 113 of 383 complaints on file (29.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Dodge Journey have in total?

383 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.