Dodge Journey 2009–2020
1st generation (only generation) · JC49 (FCA JC / D-segment)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20267,959 complaints, 5,163 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 5,163
- Median of reported failures
- 62,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Electrical system (26.3%)
- Recalls
- 22
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 30,000 and 97,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Dodge Journey 2009–2020 · 5,163 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 353 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 44 complaints (0.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 10,000
- 25%
- 30,000
- Median
- 62,000
- 75%
- 97,000
- 90%
- 130,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 353 | 6.8% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 146 | 2.8% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 188 | 3.6% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 221 | 4.3% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 197 | 3.8% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 181 | 3.5% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 240 | 4.6% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 177 | 3.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 166 | 3.2% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 147 | 2.8% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 237 | 4.6% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 174 | 3.4% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 248 | 4.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 194 | 3.8% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 184 | 3.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 152 | 2.9% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 219 | 4.2% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 190 | 3.7% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 197 | 3.8% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 138 | 2.7% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 171 | 3.3% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 97 | 1.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 131 | 2.5% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 83 | 1.6% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 117 | 2.3% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 75 | 1.5% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 85 | 1.6% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 62 | 1.2% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 68 | 1.3% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 51 | 1.0% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 46 | 0.9% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 24 | 0.5% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 49 | 0.9% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 37 | 0.7% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 18 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 44 | 0.9% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 7,959 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009–2020 Dodge Journey, and 5,163 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 30,000 and 97,000 miles. The median is 62,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (26.3% of complaints, typically around 72,000 miles), the engine (11.9% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles), the brakes (8.5% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
22 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2009–2020 Dodge Journey last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2009–2020 Dodge Journey were filed by 62,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles — figures drawn from 5,163 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
44 reports (0.9%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Journey reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2009–2020 Journey: the 3-minute check
Generated from 5,163 mileage-tagged complaints, 22 recall campaigns, 5 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 22 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine — 3.6l pentastar left cylinder head on 2011–2013 (head redesigned after; some sources extend symptom reports to 2015) cars. Premature valve guide wear in the left (driver's side) cylinder head causes a distinct ticking noise from the driver's side of the engine bay, progressing to misfires on cylinders 2/4/6 (P0302, P0304, P0306) and a…
- Check electrical — tipm (totally integrated power module) on 2011–2013 most heavily reported; module used across the run cars. Failure of the integrated fuse/relay module, classically a stuck or failed fuel pump relay, causing crank-no-start, stalling while driving, and assorted phantom electrical faults. One of the defining FCA defects of this…
- Check engine — pentastar oil filter housing on 2011–2013 cars. The plastic oil filter housing/oil cooler assembly cracks and leaks, and the integral oil by-pass valve can fail. Signs are oil leakage down the front of the engine and low oil pressure warnings.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 30,000 and 97,000 miles, with a median of 62,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 71,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Dodge Journey 2009–2020
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Brakes674 reports40,00021,000–75,000Brakes: 674 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 21,000 to 75,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline496 reports65,00022,000–95,000Transmission and driveline: 496 reports, median 65,000 miles, middle half 22,000 to 95,000 miles.
- Steering340 reports65,00025,000–103,000Steering: 340 reports, median 65,000 miles, middle half 25,000 to 103,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise609 reports70,00038,000–108,000Problems owners could not categorise: 609 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 38,000 to 108,000 miles.
- Engine944 reports71,00041,000–100,000Engine: 944 reports, median 71,000 miles, middle half 41,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Electrical system2,092 reports72,00045,000–100,000Electrical system: 2,092 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 45,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Airbag system636 reports78,00044,000–113,000Airbag system: 636 reports, median 78,000 miles, middle half 44,000 to 113,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2,092 | 26.3% | 72,000 | 45,000–100,000 |
| Engine | 944 | 11.9% | 71,000 | 41,000–100,000 |
| Brakes | 674 | 8.5% | 40,000 | 21,000–75,000 |
| Airbag system | 636 | 8.0% | 78,000 | 44,000–113,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 609 | 7.7% | 70,000 | 38,000–108,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 496 | 6.2% | 65,000 | 22,000–95,000 |
| Steering | 340 | 4.3% | 65,000 | 25,000–103,000 |
| Seats | 303 | 3.8% | 73,000 | 50,000–106,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 297 | 3.7% | 21,000 | 15,000–35,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 273 | 3.4% | 72,000 | 36,000–102,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Dodge Journey 2009–2020 · 5,163 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 47% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 70% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 86% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.9% of reports (44) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
47% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Electrical system — middle half 45,000–100,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 41,000–100,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 21,000–75,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 44,000–113,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 38,000–108,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 22,000–95,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 25,000–103,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
70% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Brakes — median 40,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Electrical system — middle half 45,000–100,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 41,000–100,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 44,000–113,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 38,000–108,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 22,000–95,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 25,000–103,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
86% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 72,000 mi
- Engine — median 71,000 mi
- Brakes — median 40,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 78,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 70,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 65,000 mi
- Steering — median 65,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 62,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 26.3% of complaints (2,092 reports, 1,326 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 72,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 45,000 and 100,000 miles.
A single system taking 26.3% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The engine accounts for 11.9% of complaints (944 reports, 632 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 71,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 41,000 and 100,000 miles.
The brakes account for 8.5% of complaints (674 reports, 449 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 40,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 21,000 and 75,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 8.0% of complaints (636 reports, 300 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 78,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 44,000 and 113,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.7% of complaints (609 reports, 324 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 38,000 and 108,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 6.2% of complaints (496 reports, 361 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 65,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 22,000 and 95,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2009 model year drew the most — 2,091 complaints — while 2020 drew the fewest at 87. The median year sits at 561.
That makes 2009 an outlier: roughly 3.7 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 22 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (3), the airbag system (3), the engine and its cooling system (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 7,959 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 348 (4.4%)
- Fires
- 163
- Injury reports
- 278
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine — 3.6l Pentastar Left Cylinder Head 2011–2013 (head redesigned after; some sources extend symptom reports to 2015)
Premature valve guide wear in the left (driver's side) cylinder head causes a distinct ticking noise from the driver's side of the engine bay, progressing to misfires on cylinders 2/4/6 (P0302, P0304, P0306) and a check-engine light. Chrysler extended the cylinder head warranty on affected Journeys to 10 years / 150,000 miles from in-service date.
Electrical — Tipm (totally Integrated Power Module) 2011–2013 most heavily reported; module used across the run
Failure of the integrated fuse/relay module, classically a stuck or failed fuel pump relay, causing crank-no-start, stalling while driving, and assorted phantom electrical faults. One of the defining FCA defects of this era.
Engine — Pentastar Oil Filter Housing 2011–2013
The plastic oil filter housing/oil cooler assembly cracks and leaks, and the integral oil by-pass valve can fail. Signs are oil leakage down the front of the engine and low oil pressure warnings.
Cooling System / Cylinder Head 2011–2020
Debris collecting in the cylinder head coolant passages is among the most frequently reported Journey engine faults in aggregated repair data.
Transmission (4-Speed with 2.4l) 2009–2020 (2.4L only)
The carryover 4-speed automatic paired with the 2.4L for the model's entire life draws consistent harsh-shift and durability complaints; it was never updated even as the V6 moved to the 6-speed 62TE in 2011.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2,091 | 1,407 |
| 2010 | 1,481 | 1,111 |
| 2011 | 253 | 204 |
| 2012 | 623 | 442 |
| 2013 | 509 | 330 |
| 2014 | 644 | 416 |
| 2015 | 866 | 518 |
| 2016 | 613 | 379 |
| 2017 | 316 | 160 |
| 2018 | 345 | 146 |
| 2019 | 131 | 36 |
| 2020 | 87 | 14 |
Recalls (22) — is your car included?
Jul 2026 · 2019–2020 · Back Over PreventionA rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 RAM ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
What can happen. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.
Feb 2023 · 2017–2018 · Exterior LightingA dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen. A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
Oct 2018 · 2018 · Electrical SystemA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
What can happen. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Aug 2018 · 2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
What can happen. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Aug 2018 · 2018 · Back Over PreventionA loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
What can happen. A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
Aug 2018 · 2018 · VisibilityIf the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
What can happen. If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.
Jun 2018 · 2014–2018 · Electrical SystemIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with
What can happen. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Feb 2018 · 2014 · EquipmentIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
What can happen. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Aug 2017 · 2011–2015 · Air BagsUnexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
What can happen. Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Feb 2017 · 2016 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
What can happen. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
Dec 2016 · 2009 · Air BagsIf the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk…
The defect. FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
What can happen. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
Aug 2016 · 2016 · Power TrainIf the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
What can happen. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
May 2016 · 2009–2016 · SteeringA loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
Dec 2015 · 2012–2015 · Electronic Stability Control (esc)If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
What can happen. If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
Oct 2015 · 2011–2015 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
What can happen. If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
May 2015 · 2009–2010 · Air BagsIf the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which…
The defect. 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 mo
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Apr 2015 · 2014–2015 · EquipmentWith inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk…
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to August 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placard labels which contain inaccurate seating capacity and occupant/cargo combined weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
What can happen. With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P70.
Mar 2012 · 2012 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Dodge Journey and fiat 500 vehicles manufactured from october 24, 2011, through october 26, 2011. Some vehicles were assembled with contaminated brake fluid and may experience a degradation of the sealing components within the brake system.
What can happen. This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2011 · 2012 · Engine and Engine CoolingConnecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and Town and Country models, Dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, Grand Caravan and Journey models and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6L engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
What can happen. Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jul 2011 · 2011 · SteeringA missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge Journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
What can happen. A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Feb 2011 · 2009 · Electrical SystemIn the event of a crash, the side airbag may not deploy, reducing the protection intended for the occupant…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufacturer from november 1, 2007, through november 7, 2008. The wires within the front door wire harnesses may fatigue and break, which can interrupt the circuits for the side impact sensor(s), resulting in an airbag warning lamp illumination and loss of side crash sensing capability.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the side airbag may not deploy, reducing the protection intended for the occupant and increasing the risk of injuries.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left and right door wiring harnesses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 18, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2010 · 2010 · SteeringLeaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
The free fix. 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.
What owners reported
Tell me why i have this l25 recall that has been in existence for now 3 years, Chrysler says their engineers are working on it but if your family or loved one got into an accident how would you feel? We need this to be rectified and a part needs to be resolved. I need a rental car until this is resolved paid by…
2009 · Problems owners could not categorise
Power steering pressure line for Dodge Journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can hose ruptured at start up when it was cold outside . That is exactly what happened to our 2009 Dodge Journey this past winter and the line split open, didn't realize it while i was in heavy traffic…
2009 · Steering
After buying the car from the dealer we drove home and stopped to get gas. The car would not start. Finally after locking and unlocking the doors it started. Since then every day i drive it i continually have issues with it starting. Once while driving down the road it shut off and stopped. Almost caused an accident.…
2009 · 5 miles · Electrical system
the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags , electrical system) however, the…
2009 · 10 miles · Airbag system
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