repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 Dodge JourneyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 389 owner complaints about the 2016 Dodge Journey, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-273 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Dodge Journey has problems
389 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
114Engine1 crash/fire/injury
87Power train5 crash/fire/injury
85Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
51Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
36Seats3 crash/fire/injury
34Steering4 crash/fire/injury
33Vehicle speed control
26Air bags
18Electronic stability control (ESC)
7113 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 114 | 1 |
| Power train | 87 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 85 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 51 | 6 |
| Seats | 36 | 3 |
| Steering | 34 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 2 |
| Air bags | 26 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 18 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 71 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Dodge Journey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
64kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 80 engine complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
19under 30k miles65under 100k miles15100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Journey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Journey median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Dodge Journey safety ratings
2016 Dodge Journey SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Dodge Journey, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle entrapmentOpen
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Journey owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My catalytic converter code keeps popping. There is a recall for the year of my car, but the 2.4L. I truly believe the 3.6L for 2016 dodge journeys should be added to this recall as I see all over online its a huge issue for that year make and model as well. Abs module- the lights in my dash and…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the engine made an abnormally loud sound. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened. The vehicle was taken to an…
As I was driving my 2016 DJ just list power.. I coast my to the side of the road. I try cranking the car up but it wouldn't crank up. So I had it towed to my house which were about 5 mins away. Please help me with my car. Vehicle would not go up small hills
Own a 2016 Journey?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.