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2019 Dodge Journey: raw data

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vehicle2019 / dodge / journey
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints100 on file (2019-08-19 → 2026-08-16)
recalls1
investigations3
fars25 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Seat frame and headrest release failureSEATS4 complaints2022-02 → 2024-07dodge-journey-2019-seat-headrest-failure
  • 11518454 Passenger head rest popped open with great force barely missing my head as I was getting into my seat. Now i fear it is a matter of time till the driver head rest pops open
  • 11450313 All seat have side power move for open and close in second row and front row press down n up area plastic area holder it broke all of 4 of them seat broken for no reason
  • 11601298 My driver side head rest deployed without an accident
Headlight lens condensationEXTERIOR LIGHTING3 complaints2024-04 → 2025-09dodge-journey-2019-headlight-condensation
  • 11690544 Bought this 2019 dodge journey in Aug 2020. Immediately noticed the headlight condensation. Brought it to the dealership to investigate and they told me it would require a whole new headlight part that would be chargeable and not covered under any warranty
  • 11687773 Headlight condensation because of improper seal causing damage and blown headlamp
  • 11582889 Left headlamp seal is bad. Condensation on inside has diminished brightness. The right lamp also leaked but was replaced under warranty
Backup camera failure and distorted displayBACK OVER PREVENTION46 complaints2019-12 → 2026-08dodge-journey-2019-backup-camera-failure
  • 11754474 The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failure of the rear-view camera
  • 11757289 My rear view camera shows a black screen when the vehicle is put in reverse. It is not a fuse problem. That has been checked. I have resorted to “the old fashioned way” of looking behind either side when backing up
  • 11288348 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE'S BACK UP CAMERA FAILED TO ALERT THE CONTACT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED
Transmission clunking and slipping between gearsPOWER TRAIN7 complaints2020-10 → 2026-07dodge-journey-2019-transmission-clunk-slip
  • 11661900 Transmission failure at 43,226 miles, costing me $7,471.96. Replacement required. These are known to be a faulty transmission having recalls at this time up through 2016. Mine is not yet included but should be as they are the same unit
  • 11395232 CAR "CLUNKS" WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, SPORADICALLY. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION "SLIPS" OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, CHANGED ALL ENGINE MOUNTS, NOVEMBER 2020
  • 11362716 THE TRANSMISSION IS STALLING AT 25739 MILES. I BOUGHT IT IN APRIL OF 2020, 6 MONTHS AGO. WHEN ACCELERATED THE ENGINE STRUGGLES TO GET OVER 65 MILES AND REVS INCREDIBLY. THEN THE TACHOMETER SHOOTS UP AND DOWN GIVING ME UNSTABLE SPEEDS
Engine shutdown or power loss while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2019-08 → 2025-07dodge-journey-2019-stall-power-loss
  • 11575469 I will be driving the vehicle and it will go completely dark, no electrical function, shuts right off in the middle of traffic. After a period of time, everything will power back up. This happens randomly and is very dangerous
  • 11426299 While driving I came to a stop sign on a hill and the vehicle shut off on its own and started rolling backwards down the hill. I tried to brake but it wouldn't let me so I was forced to throw it into park so it would stop
  • 11245096 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
Airbag non-deployment during rear-end collisionAIR BAGS4 complaints2020-12 → 2024-11dodge-journey-2019-airbag-non-deployment
  • 11627974 The contact owned a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was completely stopped, another vehicle driving at 55 MPH rear-ended his vehicle. There were no air bags deployed upon impact
  • 11539055 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
  • 11383972 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
Passenger seatbelt sensor failure and cover detachmentAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS4 complaints2024-10 → 2026-05dodge-journey-2019-seatbelt-sensor-fault
  • 11736336 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
  • 11694123 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
  • 11690553 A few years ago the passenger seatbelt beeper stopped working. Unsure if air bags will deploy in a crash or not since the seat isn't detecting a person

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1002019-08-192026-08-1660UNKNOWN OR OTHER:29; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:23; BACK OVER PREVENTION:19; ENGINE:9; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:8

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
25V55200026/08/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA24003openVehicle entrapmentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2024-08-01··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.
PE19014closedActive Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentSEATS2019-09-092026-02-25·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
PE24006closedBack up camera failureBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2024-02-272025-09-2625E052On February 27, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to investigate complaints alleging a loss of back up camera function in Model Year (MY) 2018 through 2020 Dodge Journey vehicles.  Complainants reported experiencing black screens, upside down images, flashing images, or blurred images.  A back up camera that does not display correctly increases the likelihood of a crash or injury. Analysis of warranty data provided in response to ODI’s information request letter demonstrated a pattern of elevated warranty claims in subject vehicles built in

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202425legacy-code0

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). 2019 Dodge Journey vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/dodge/journey
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Dodge Journey},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/dodge/journey}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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