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2010 Dodge Journey
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 988
- Received Mar 2010 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Horn fails with airbag warning light150 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine won't start or cranks intermittently76 complaints · 7.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Ignition key sticks or will not turn73 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V273000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #14V373000This 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 certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 18 crashes, 16 fires, 19 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 102 |
| 2015 | 193 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 7 |
| Total | 988 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 150 | 15% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 76 | 7.7% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 73 | 7.4% | 37.8× | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 54 | 5.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 52 | 5.3% | – | NHTSA recall #14V373000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 39 | 4.0% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 29 | 2.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 23 | 2.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 22 | 2.2% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 19 | 1.9% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 15 | 1.5% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 1.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 12 | 1.2% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 12 | 1.2% | – | NHTSA recall #16V273000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 11 | 1.1% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 10 | 1.0% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 10 | 1.0% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 9 | 0.9% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 9 | 0.9% | – | |
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 8 | 0.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V273000May 6, 20168,569 vehicles affected
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.
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
NHTSA recall #14V373000June 26, 2014722,705 vehicles affected
air bags; 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 certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
NHTSA recall #10V475000October 7, 201023,237 vehicles affected
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 steering pressure hose assembly.
Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2010 Dodge Journey.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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