2010 Dodge Journey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 5%of 988 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Dodge Journey, 5% of the 988 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,900 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Esp, bas, & traction lights on can't take out of park. Dealership replaced tipm ($1200) next morning lights come back on & once stopped, can't take out of park. When starting vehicle, I have to hurry & put in reverse before all dials are registering & safe to drive, otherwise esp, bas. & traction lights will be on & I'm not able to take out of park.”
NHTSA complaint #10984237, filed 2017-05, 80,000 miles“I have a 2010 Dodge Journey bought it a week ago with 108k miles after I brought it home horn would go off by itself had to pull the fuses out to get it to stop and now recently when trying to accelerate the RPM will go to 5000 at a speed of 40 MPH and won't shift and it will cost me a fortune to get it diagnosed and repaired”
NHTSA complaint #11076180, filed 2018-03, 108,900 miles“Transmission shifting is rough and it scares my wife to drive the car. It has 68,000 miles and is maintained regularly. We just paid it off and now I fear something major is going to fail. I read an article that there is a reprogram of the powertrain control module that fixes this, but cannot find a TSB to take to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10861434, filed 2016-04, 68,000 miles“I purchased my 2010 Dodge Journey in 2011 ever since of purchasing this vehicle. I have had nothing but problems when I take it to the service dept at the.dothan Dodge dealer in dothan all nothing seems to be under warranty I have had other mechanics look at my vehicle and have specified certain problems I will never recommend a Dodge to anyone.”
NHTSA complaint #10592134, filed 2014-05, 94,000 miles“As I was driving I tired to turn the wheel to go around a small curve on a city street and it wouldn't turn. I could feel the car staring to die. As I put the car in park to turn the ignition off the break pedal would not work. I was able to turn the car off and restart without any issues. Later my horn started honking on its own. And continues to honk randomly. Also the alarm randomly went off once yesterday. Today it has randomly honked all afternoon.”
NHTSA complaint #11253028, filed 2019-09, 121,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10216329Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10136452Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10128914Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10036864Oct 23, 2010Chrysler/dodge/jeep: transfer gear bearing noise. A high pitch noise or growl coming from the left side of the vehicle.. Applies to vehicles equipped with 62te automatic…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 7% |
| 2018 | 18 | 8% |
| 2017 | 32 | 16% |
| 2016 | 87 | 22% |
| 2015 | 77 | 14% |
| 2014 | 36 | 9% |
| 2013 | 29 | 8% |
| 2012 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 | 20 | 12% |
| 2010 | 48 | 5% |
| 2009 | 104 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Journey
600 complaintsEngine
164 complaintsBrakes
137 complaintsOther or unknown
113 complaintsAir bags
89 complaintsSteering
69 complaintsElectronic stability control
40 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Journey
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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