2010 Dodge Journey AWD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 14% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“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“Everytime it gets cold outside my power steering line which I believe is the return hose keeps blowing off and lose the power steering. My wife and kids where driving and almost got into a bad accident due to it. It been happening for past 3 days.”
NHTSA complaint #11157039, filed 2018-12, 114,355 miles“Purchased Dodge journey in december of 2011. Have only driven 11,300 miles. Bought 4 new tires two months ago. Have been keeping up with all regular maintenance to the vehicle. Wheel shakes tremendously when applying the brakes. Also, car drags when releasing the throttle. A car cut me off and I had to brake fast. Brakes didn't feel like they were working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10476704, filed 2012-09, 54,000 miles“This car is six years old and I have now had to replace brake pads and rotors three times. Each time the technician indicates that there is minimal brake pad left and the rotors are rusted, pitted and overheated. They recommend in each case that the the repair is a safety concern. What I have read online from other journey owners is that the brakes are woefully inadequate for the vehicle size and weight. It is time that chrysler repair this once and for all.”
NHTSA complaint #11014552, filed 2017-08, 72,000 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 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 | 14% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD
53 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine
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.
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