2016 Dodge Journey: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / dodge / journey
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-16)
complaints	386 on file (2016-03-01 → 2026-09-01)
recalls	4
investigations	3
fars	51 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

ABS module failure with warning lightsSERVICE BRAKES9 complaints2020-06 → 2026-05journey-2016-abs-module-failure

11739289 My abs, brake and traction light came on. I ran a code reader which indicated my abs module has failed
11577692 My abs module has malfunctioned so I lost anti lock brakes traction control and cruise control. The dealership has no parts and don't know when they can them
11550974 The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the traction control warning light and the ABS warning light was illuminated

Electrical accessory and lighting malfunctionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 complaints2020-06 → 2026-05journey-2016-electrical-malfunctions

11738916 The air conditioner turns on by itself. When I turn it off it immediately turns itself back on. I have turned it off at least ten times repeatedly back to back and it continued to turn back on by itself
11643921 The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the doors continuously locked and unlocked, and the windows continuously rolled up and down unintendedly
11458482 Headlights keep flickering while driving and park on high beams and low beams

Electronic throttle control fault with power lossVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6 complaints2020-08 → 2024-08journey-2016-throttle-limp-mode

11426257 Driving home from work (about 10:45p on 7/22/2021), when, without warning, the ETC (electronic throttle control) and the Trac light came on. This led to an immediate lose of power with no ability to accelerate
11610250 The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and the RPM was between 2,500 - 3,500 RPM, the vehicle started decelerating

Rearview camera blank or inverted imageBACK OVER PREVENTION4 complaints2024-03 → 2026-07journey-2016-rearview-camera-failure

11752518 The rearview camera of my Dodge Journey, without warning, displayed an inverted screen in place of the rearview image
11717520 The rear view camera has become unreliable. It sometimes flickers. It sometimes is upside down. It is sometimes gray. It works properly about 10% of the time
11575614 The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was completely black. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring

Engine stall tied to crankshaft and camshaft sensorsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24 complaints2020-06 → 2025-07journey-2016-crank-cam-sensor-stall

11671775 The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped for a traffic signal or stopped for traffic, the vehicle was stalling. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated
11533599 In regards to the recall S89 that has NOT been issued for my 2016 Dodge Journey - the crankshaft sensor has been replaced 3 times. While traveling on the highway, at highway speeds the vehicle will just die with little to no warning
11423864 I was traveling on the highway when the vehicle suddenly, without warning, stalled and stopped running. I was able to cruise until the vehicle completely stopped

Transmission pump failure with loss of motive powerPOWER TRAIN35 complaints2020-09 → 2026-04journey-2016-transmission-pump-failure

11729840 The car started making a whining noise as I was exiting the highway. Within 2 minutes, the check engine light came on. Shortly after that as I was turning right on the street to enter the parking lot, the car lost power and would not move forward
11587601 Transmission pump has failed at only 98,000 miles. I was stopped at a stop light and the vehicle would no longer move. I restarted it, and it allowed me to continue driving, but once I stopped again at a stop light it wouldn’t move
11426835 As I was driving 80 miles hour on interstate, I begin to hear a whining noise and pulled into rest area (thankfully). As I pull in, the car stops moving and will not go anywhere...not reverse or drive. At this time Engine light comes on. No early warning signs

Active head restraint deployment without impactSEATS37 complaints2020-05 → 2026-06journey-2016-headrest-deployment

11543275 The passenger side active head restraint (AHR) burst open injuring the owner who was sitting in the passenger seat while the vehicle was moving. There was no rear end impact and there was no reason for the AHR to malfunction
11531505 While driving, the front passenger headrest just deployed and sprung forward, hitting my son in the back of the head
11376195 WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY AT MY HOUSE, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD REST RESTRAINT DEPLOYED WHEN NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE

Power steering loss with increased steering effortSTEERING5 complaints2020-05 → 2026-02journey-2016-power-steering-loss

11720186 The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and turning left, the steering wheel was extremely stiff. The contact stopped, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and became aware that the power steering hoses were disconnected
11666536 The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH and turning the steering wheel to the left or to the right, the steering wheel was resistant
11324829 WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR WHEN STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. IT WAS FRIGHTENING AND DANGEROUS. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, DODGING TRAFFIC ALL THE WAY, AND STOP

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
386	2016-03-01	2026-09-01	19	4	ENGINE:113; POWER TRAIN:86; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:84; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:65; SERVICE BRAKES:52

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V332000	17/05/2018	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.	If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
16V907000	16/12/2016	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.	If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
16V461000	24/06/2016	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.	If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
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.

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.
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
RQ22002	closed	Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR	2022-07-22	2025-06-16	·	On December 13, 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received recall 16V-907 from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that identified a safety defect involving crankshaft or camshaft sensor failures on certain 2016 Model Year Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles. The failure of the crankshaft or camshaft sensor may lead to a loss of motive power (LOMP) in the recalled vehicles. Following the receipt of recall 16V-907, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received 127 vehicle owner’s questionnaires (VOQ), in which consumers allege experiencing cra

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	51	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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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Dodge Journey vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/dodge/journey

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Dodge Journey},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/dodge/journey}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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