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2019 Dodge Journey Air bags Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
9%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Dodge Journey, 9% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“I was traveling on a very busy highway going 50 miles an hour. I noticed a lot of congestion ahead so I had to lean over because the car has bad blind sites due to headrests on all seats. When I turned back there were many cars stopped dead in front of me. I slammed on the brakes but didn't even slow down. I rear ended the car in front of me. My air bag did not deploy nor did my seat belt even tighten. My entire body especially on the right side slammed the steering wheel. My knee slammed the column or something underneath the steering column. I have a permanent mark. …”

NHTSA complaint #11383972, filed 2020-12, 10,000 miles

“The cover for the seat belt and airbag on the front passenger seat have become disconnected without any incident causing such. Possibly not allowing the seat belt or airbag to function properly. Also the airbag sensor & seatbelt sensor for this seat stopped working at the same time the cover became un attached to the frame. It makes the seatbelt very hard to use and not sure it would function properly in a wreck not so I think the airbag would be able to deploy properly as the sensor is also not working. I was told this was not covered under my warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11694123, filed 2025-10

“On 7/17/2-23 I was rear ended at 55mph And my Airbags didn't deploy. On 7/18/2023 I reported it to Dodge I was given a case # told someone would call me in 48 hrs and they told me it was fine to drive, no one ever called. 7/24/2023 My 14th Wedding anniversary got ruined because my Airbags deployed while driving. on 7/25/2023 I reported it to Dodge was told someone would call me in 48 hrs no one did and still hasn't. i have call a numerous times each time nothing, not once have they even asked if I was all right in both incidences.”

NHTSA complaint #11539055, filed 2023-08

“Ever time I drive my airbag light will come on and stay on for 5-10 mins then go off for 5-10 mins then come back on. Something is seriously going on with my cars air bags”

NHTSA complaint #11438294, filed 2021-10

“Passenger seatbelt sensor stopped working then while later the cover broke off of the frame with no cause. Not allowing the seatbelt or airbags to work properly. According to Mopar it was not covered under warranty. I have seen multiple Dodge Journeys with this same issue. It’s obviously a safety defect that needs addressed. They won’t address it until someone is seriously hurt or killed because of their manufacturing error. That’s wild!”

NHTSA complaint #11736336, filed 2026-05

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202023%
201999%
2018125%
20173015%
2016267%
20156912%
20144611%
20134412%
2012298%
2011148%
2010899%
200926919%

Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Journey

Other or unknown
30 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
19 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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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