2010 Dodge Journey: raw data

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vehicle	2010 / dodge / journey
known issues	4 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-03)
complaints	1,085 on file (2010-03-20 → 2026-08-18)
recalls	3
investigations	4
fars	59 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Random horn activation and erratic electrical accessoriesELECTRICAL SYSTEM68 complaints2019-05 → 2026-08dodge-journey-2010-erratic-electrical-tipm

11559352 Horn honks randomly will driving or turned off/parked. Windows go up/down on their own. Locks/unlocks. wipers turn on/off. Emergency flashers turn on/blink all on their own. Appears to be an issue with security system. Replaced TIPM and still having issues with all of the above
11360454 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RANDOM AND ERRONEOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDED THE DOORS UNLOCKING, THE WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN, THE HORN ACTIVATING, THE WIPERS RANDOMLY ACTIVATING, AND THE ABS RANDOMLY ACTIVATING
11232493 THE HORN BLOWS ON ITS OWN AT ANY TIME. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF I AM DRIVING OR IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. IT DOES THIS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY/NIGHT. PUSHING THE CAR ALARM BUTTON OR PANIC BUTTON DOES NOT STOP IT FROM BLOWING

Unexpected active head restraint deploymentSEATS17 complaints2019-07 → 2026-07dodge-journey-2010-active-headrest-deploy

11309845 THE HEADREST ON OUR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY POPPED OPEN AS WE WERE DRIVING DOWN I-20. NO ACCIDENT, NO BUMP IN THE ROAD, NO SUDDEN STOP... IT JUST SPRUNG OPEN AND SMACKED MY HUSBAND IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD
11375759 2010 JOURNEY SXT FOUND WITH ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. NO ACCIDENTS - NO BUMPING. THE STEEL PIN WAS STILL IN THE CATCH AND PLASTIC CASING THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HOLD THE STEEL PIN BROKE AWAY
11687796 Faulty active head restraints in both front driver and passenger seats, causing both units to deploy while driving, causing my driver to temporarily lose control of the vehicle

Engine stalling and intermittent failure to startELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE37 complaints2019-06 → 2026-06dodge-journey-2010-stall-no-start

11744916 Car since bought either won't start or fails to come out of gear then stalls out in reverse or randomly in intersections I have small children and it's dangerous and several mechanic cant figure it out. Replaced batteries starters and issue continues
11331079 VEHICLE KEEPS RANDOMLY STALLING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AND I HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF COMPLETELY THEN LET IT SIT TO RESTART. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO GET IT TO START. HAD BATTERY, FUEL, SPARK PLUGS, ALTERNATOR CHECKED AND THEY ARE WORKING
11245341 MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY NOT START. I TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE LIGHTS AND RADIO COME ON, BUT IT ONLY CLICKS AND DOESN'T START. THEN I ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN AND IT WILL MAGICALLY START. THIS INTERMITTENT STARTING HAS NO RHYME OR REASON AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED

Power steering line failure and fluid lossSTEERING14 complaints2019-07 → 2025-05dodge-journey-2010-power-steering-loss

11396167 STARTED THE CAR TO GO TO WORK AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD SOME BROKEN LINES REPLACED. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I LOST CONTROL AND ALMOST LANDED IN A DITCH
11395548 THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING LINES. LAST YEAR THE RETURN LINE BURST WHILE DRIVING. NOW JUST YESTERDAY ( 02/09/2021) A LINE BURST AGAIN WHILE DRIVING.THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS THIS ISSUE IN THE WINTER. IT STARTED TO BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO
11311795 THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WITHIN THREE MONTHS THIS HAS HAPPENED. FIRST TIME I WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER. SECOND TIME. DRIVING AND ALL THE SUDDEN LOSE POWER STEERING. A HOSE UNDER CAR KEEPS BURSTING AT THE PINCH CLAMP AND LOSING ALL POWER STEERING FLUID

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
1085	2010-03-20	2026-08-18	18	17	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:653; ENGINE:178; SERVICE BRAKES:160; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:126; AIR BAGS:95

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
16V273000	06/05/2016	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.	A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
14V373000	26/06/2014	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.	If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
10V475000	07/10/2010	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.	LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
EA24003	open	Vehicle entrapment	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	2024-08-01	·	·	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved parties to confirm or refute the defect allegation. ODI has determined that additional reports of vehicle entrapment exist for other model year Dodge Journey vehicles. ODI continues to explore the cause of the thermal event and its potential effect on the actuation of the door locks. ODI also continues to explore other potential causes for door lock malfunction. ODI has determined that an upgrade to an Engineering Analysis (EA) is necessary to continue the review of the investigative material and to assess the risk to motor vehicle safety . To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
DP14004	closed	Totally Integrated Power Module Failure	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2014-09-25	2015-07-24	·	In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to
PE19014	closed	Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment	SEATS	2019-09-09	2026-02-25	·	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments in
RQ14002	closed	Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall	AIR BAGS	2014-06-16	2015-03-02	14V373000	In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	59	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2010 Dodge Journey vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/dodge/journey

@misc{wrenchpro_2010_dodge_journey_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2010 Dodge Journey},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/dodge/journey}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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