2016 Dodge Journey Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 389 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Dodge Journey, 1% of the 389 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The battery fuse keeps blowing out truck won't stop running internal electrical systems killing battery popping fuses,AC thermostat system after being turned off keeps turning itself back on over and over won't stay off ,after replacing battery in remote truck driver side door fails to open or unlock only passenger side works,truck won't acknowledge fully new battery in remote to start truck ,locks me out of truck and doesn't honk to tell me keys are inside anymore ,cruise control will not cancel , transmission pump fails causing stalling in gear not shifting gears properly jumping out of…”
NHTSA complaint #11394426, filed 2021-02, 62,000 miles“Was driving car after cleaning it had a box in trunk that barely took a portion of the trunk up. While drive smelt smoke and electrical smell and my trunk was on fire inside. Pulled over and the back hatch inside got so hot from what I can only guess was electrical that the box caught fire. This caused a whole inside back hatch and melted part of my seat and damaged my storage containers.”
NHTSA complaint #11664229, filed 2025-06Related service bulletins
- 10247995Feb 3, 2023Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10234468Feb 3, 2023Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10229810Dec 15, 2022Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10229572Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225424Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228975Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10223014Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220631Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10212234Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 13 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 21 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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