2019 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (29), Electrical System (23), Back Over Prevention (19).
Key takeaways
- 102 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 28% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 23% |
| Back Over Prevention | 19 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9% |
| Engine | 9 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 8% |
| Power Train | 7 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 4% |
| Seats | 4 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 DODGE JOURNEY SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 DODGE JOURNEY SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-02
The vehicle was involved in a collision. The airbags didn’t not deploy. The front of the vehicle is very smashed.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-29
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was restarted and then towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-16
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. It’s just terrifying because you can’t see all that the rear view camera shows and since it’s not workin...
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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.