2016 Dodge Journey Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 389 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,642miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Dodge Journey, 5% of the 389 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,642 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power distribution center went out in vehicle and repaired for the second time. I dont trust the vehicle. Stalled on the highway, with children in the car. This was very scary and dangerous. This vehicle had a recall that triggered alot of issues with the truck, to be quiet honest when it gets fixed I don't feel safe driving the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11191752, filed 2019-03, 73 miles“Takata recall turning left onto a main road the car slowed down and stopped in the middle of traffic. Would not start again, could not be jumped. Towed to Dodge & they said its crankshaft sensor and they are charging way too much when I find on here it was recalled december 2016; we must have not had the vehicle yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11255872, filed 2019-09, 33,000 miles“I was driving to work and there was a strange smell as if gas filled the car up and I got out and my head was hurting from the smell and I got nauseous and threw up. While I was driving it I almost passed out. Also my volume goes up and down by itself and the A/C turns on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #11280709, filed 2019-11, 77,736 miles“My airbag light keeps coming on and going off. My ABS light stays off after starting and while driving. Now my brake light is on. The brake pops on after I began to drive and stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #11338328, filed 2020-07, 112,560 miles“Takata recall for a 2016 Dodge Journey. My Dodge Journey is experiencing multiply issues that may be deemed as electrical issues. The first issue is the cruise control is still malfunctioning from a previous recall under recall number 18u49182. Whether cruise control is off or on the vehicle still maintains it's same speed. The second issue with my vehicle is also the vehicle constantly veers off the road. I almost crashed on the expressway because of this issue. This issue pose a safety issue because it can cause an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163954, filed 2018-12, 66,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 | 51 | 9% |
| 2014 | 41 | 10% |
| 2013 | 44 | 12% |
| 2012 | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 40 | 4% |
| 2009 | 23 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Journey
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
87 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsSeats
36 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Journey
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.
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