2016 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Engine (113), Power Train (86), Electrical System (84).
Key takeaways
- 386 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 113 | 29% |
| Power Train | 86 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 84 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 65 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 52 | 13% |
| Seats | 36 | 9% |
| Steering | 34 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2026-09-01
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side headrest exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,490.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-07-29
An authorized Dodge dealer replaced the original rearview backup camera under warranty in 2021 with Mopar replacement part 56054158AG. The replacement camera later became inoperative, displaying a black or distorted image and eventually no usable rearview image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. I later receive...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-07-23
The rearview camera of my Dodge Journey, without warning, displayed an inverted screen in place of the rearview image. "A rearview image that is blank/black/blue or inverted reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash." I have received two safety recall letters from FCA descr...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.