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2019 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
9%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Dodge Journey, 9% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.

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.

“You can be driving and what shows up in the dashboard is that your key is not in the vehicle when the key is in the vehicle then the warning signals start the blair the vehiclewere stationary at the time I had to cut the vehicle off then it wouldn't start back until some time has passed then the vehicle started again”

NHTSA complaint #11300049, filed 2020-01, 29,000 miles

“The vehicle's check engine, the ESC, and the electronic throttle control warning light, would all come on and the vehicle would bog down and not be able to go above 40 MPH. This has happened 5 times now, it is back at dempsey Dodge dealership for the 4th time. No answers have been found and chrysler is not replacing the vehicle. Every time it happened while driving. The vehicle has been back at the dealership more than I have driven it since purchasing it on june 29th.”

NHTSA complaint #11245096, filed 2019-08, 1,750 miles

“The engine coil packs and spark plus were faulty. After we paid the dealership 700 to fix WHICH WAS NEVER FIXED then we fixed on our own paid a family friend to look at and fixed and then to another dealer to fix NEVER WERE fixed which cause faulty engine and engine collapsed. When told the dealer ship the problem they told us they couldn’t look at it until 2 weeks from that day and then we had to pay for it.”

NHTSA complaint #11656424, filed 2025-04

“The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and check engine warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced; however, the parts needed were no longer available from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the ABS module was no longer available and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 47,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11590403, filed 2024-05, 47,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake sensor and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that when she depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle seemed to be losing motive power. The contact stated that the speed odometer was inoperable and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed that the brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557767, filed 2023-11, 76,600 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020812%
201999%
20183113%
20174422%
201611429%
201513524%
20149824%
20137220%
20129726%
20112917%
201016417%
200914910%

Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Journey

Other or unknown
30 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
19 complaints
Air bags
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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