Dodge Journey years to avoid and best years
Newer Dodge Journey years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 49 (415 complaints). 2014 through 2018 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 2 (from 65 complaints), 2019 at 5 (from 100 complaints), and 2012 at 20 (from 376 complaints). On the 2014 Dodge Journey, 46 of 415 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
Dodge Journey reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Dodge Journey. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 → Fewest | 2 | 65 | 1 | Back-over prevention | 21 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 5 | 100 | 1 | Back-over prevention | 19.7 |
| 2018 → | 25 | 234 | 6 | Electrical system | 19.7 |
| 2017 → | 25 | 197 | 2 | Electrical system | 19.7 |
| 2016 → | 27 | 386 | 4 | Powertrain | 19.7 |
| 2015 → | 44 | 553 | 6 | Seats | 19.7 |
| 2014 → Most | 49 | 415 | 7 | Engine | 19.7 |
| 2013 → | 22 | 353 | 4 | Seats | 20 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 20 | 376 | 6 | Service brakes | 20.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Crossover
- Oil
- 5W-20 (2.4L four-cylinder; 3.6L V6 uses 5W-20 in US service) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R17 (most trims)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-396 covers certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles: when reverse gear is selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds, so the vehicles fail to meet FMVSS 111 rear visibility timing. Dealers update the radio software. Recall 18V-332 covers certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger, and Durango vehicles and other FCA products: wiring may chafe and cause a short, increasing fire risk; dealers inspect and repair wiring and add protective covering.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Journey years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 2 (from 65 complaints), 2019 at 5 (from 100 complaints), and 2012 at 20 (from 376 complaints).
Which Dodge Journey year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 49 (415 complaints). 2014 through 2018 are in that same range. On the 2014 Dodge Journey, 46 of 415 complaints name Engine.
How do Dodge Journey owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Dodge Journey years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What year did Dodge stop selling the Journey in the US?
US sales ended after the 2020 model year.
What engine oil does a Dodge Journey use?
5W-20 (2.4L four-cylinder; 3.6L V6 uses 5W-20 in US service)
What does NHTSA recall 18V-396 cover on the Dodge Journey?
Recall 18V-396 covers certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles: when reverse gear is selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds, so the vehicles fail to meet FMVSS 111 rear visibility timing.