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2010 Dodge Journey AWD Electrical system Problems

Complaints
53about this part
Share
55%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 55% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The horn blows continuously out of no where. I have changed the battery on the vehicle after I had one completely dead. It wakes up neighbors in the middle of the night. My alternator is good and provides the correct amperage. It honks when started, sitting still and off and all the time. This has been going on for 6 months now.”

NHTSA complaint #11229311, filed 2019-07, 95,000 miles

“'takata recall' when driving this 2010 Dodge journey I honestly do not feel safe nor I think it's safe for my kids . Having the car just die out of no where, and then some mornings it won't start up for no reason , is really disappointing. When your a single mom and you work day and and night , to buy a new car , you would think it would benefit the family. Sadly it just brings more problems that I can't afford to fix.”

NHTSA complaint #11156762, filed 2018-12, 9,000 miles

“First had a problem with car shutting down and would not start so I bought a battery,because it kept draining then starter made noise had to replace it , then my car started over heating so I was told it was the reservoir so I bought one , now my transmission slips in reverse. I'm still having problems with shut downs no starting, everything is acting up all over again.”

NHTSA complaint #10678531, filed 2015-01, 65,000 miles

“My auto is not part of the recall involving the ignition/fob. But I've had issues when my auto shuts off for no reason, if my car is turned off and my key is left in the ignition..I closed the doors and 5-10 sec.later all my doors locked. Thankfully my windows were crowded, I was in my garage because it was summer and my dog was in the auto. Sometimes my fob works .sometimes doesn't. Have replaced battery and fob but still have ignition issues at times.”

NHTSA complaint #11176125, filed 2019-02, 94,000 miles

“Several instances of driving along and the car just shuts off. When the car shuts off you loose power steering. Bought this vehicle used in 2015 and it happened once before the end of the year. Now in 2016 there are at least 20 times that I can count. I know there is a recall for this in the 2010 journeys but mine is not included in it by VIN #. I am wondering if the time frame on this issue doesn't need to go wider out to catch more.”

NHTSA complaint #10894636, filed 2016-08, 100,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20105355%
20094729%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD

Brakes
22 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology