2016 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Engine (113), Power Train (87), Electrical System (85).
Key takeaways
- 388 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 113 | 29% |
| Power Train | 87 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 85 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 65 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 14% |
| Seats | 36 | 9% |
| Steering | 34 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-29
The contact's wife owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The vehicle lost power while depressing the accelerator pedal in the middle of an intersection and narrowly avoided being struck by an 18-wheeler. The check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact and his wife manually pus...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-25
The ABS light came on and the Brake light came on plus the traction light is on. The car will not activate cruise control or the traction control either. We have no idea when it will completely stop working and causing an accident as a result. The problem has been identified as the ABS Brake Module by Integrity Automo...
Seats - filed 2026-09-01
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side headrest exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,490.
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More for the 2016 Dodge Journey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.