2008 Dodge Journey Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Dodge Journey (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Journey. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and wheels (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 75%
- Exterior lighting2 25%
- Wheels2 25%
- Brakes1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “We were driving on a city street and suddenly the electrical went crazy. The horn started going off repeatedly, the wipers turned on and wouldn't shut off, the wiper fluid kept spraying, the blinker lights kept blinking, and it continued even after we turned off the car. I was in the middle of driving and couldn't see anything because of the windshield fluid's constant spraying and could have easily gotten into a wreck if there were other cars around. The only way to stop it was to disconnect the battery. If I had been on the freeway, it could have ended very badly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406167, filed 2021-04, 105,000 milesExterior lighting: “A short in the drivers door wiring harness causes head lights to flash, turn signals to fail to operate, speedometer failure, cruise control failure, and warning lights to flash. It also feels like ABS is disabled. This problem occurs at random while driving. Vehicle has been taken to dealership and diagnosed and the problem confirmed by technicians. The estimated repair cost is over $900 and the parts needed for the repair is on national backorder for at least three weeks. This problem occurs with numerous model years of the Dodge Journey. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118616, filed 2018-08Wheels: “Goodyear assurance tires, 225 70r16, set of four, approximately less than 5,000 miles. At 70 MPH on expressway, entire outer sidewall blew out, leaving tread and inner sidewall intact. This is on my 87 year old mother's vehicle, but fortunately I was driving and the tire was on the rear of the car. This was on a dry highway, normal driving and conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10817507, filed 2016-01, 106,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 59,000 and 105,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Journey in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025Electrical system. LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025Electrical system. LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025Electrical system. LAMP - DOME
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Other or unknown. Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Other or unknown. Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
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- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners…
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- 10176475May 20, 2020Equipment, Seats. CABLE, Latch Release, Track to Recliner, Left Prior to replacing for any kind of damage or functional concern , please take photos of the condition and/ or issue with seat cable before disassembly…
Other model years of the Dodge Journey
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 66 | 40,000 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 102 | 55,000 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 237 | 26,000 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 202 | 35,000 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 23 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2016 | 389 | 56,000 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 49 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 554 | 56,858 | 6 | — | 21 | 77 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 416 | 54,717 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 72 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 353 | 72,000 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 39 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 377 | 78,000 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 169 | 64,800 | 4 | — | 22 | 22 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 988 | 72,000 | 3 | — | 21 | 74 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 1,433 | 63,000 | 8 | — | 21 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2008 | 8 | 91,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Journey model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Journey as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Dodge Journey is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.
Has the 2008 Dodge Journey been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Dodge Journey reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,000 miles and the middle half falls between 59,000 and 105,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.