2010 Dodge Journey AWD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 14% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“'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“When driving, both at low neighborhood speed and at highway speed, the engine stalls, lights and radio stay on, steering wheel locks and brakes lock. It has happened several times intermittently and unpredictably. I didn't become scared until it happened when I was on a highway going 60mph and almost wrecked trying to safely exit (date indicated below). The car is now in my driveway because I am afraid to drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019336, filed 2017-08, 120,000 miles“I was at a stoplight waiting for my right of way the light turns green I push on the gas and it goes to the center of the lights and loses power then shuts off. I try to start but it just starts clicking with a red lightning bolt on the dash I tr to move in n and it wouldn't let me till after like 5 times... Finally after almost being hit from behind the opposite side turns green and im having to push the car by myself with 4 kids under 4. Till this day its unknown sitting in my drive way, and ever since it has happen it won't start anymore. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321048, filed 2020-04, 118,000 miles“I was traveling 70 MPH and engine just stopped running no power steering brakes I was able to get to side of highway without accident. Car would not start again until 20minutes later then car has run fine”
NHTSA complaint #10610543, filed 2014-07, 59,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 | 14% |
| 2009 | 17 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD
53 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsOther or unknown
15 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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