Dodge Journey problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

26 recall campaigns since 2005

1. August 26, 2025 · 25V552000 · 2019–2020 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

   Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

2. September 29, 2022 · 22V723000 · 2017–2018 · Exterior lighting

   The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge.

3. June 14, 2018 · 18V396000 · 2018 · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices

   When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge.

4. July 7, 2017 · 17V432000 · 2011–2015 · Air bags › Frontal

   In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary.

5. December 16, 2016 · 16V907000 · 2016 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine

   The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge.

6. May 6, 2016 · 16V273000 · 2009–2016 · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

   After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge.

7. October 19, 2015 · 15V675000 · 2012–2015 · Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

   In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary.

8. July 7, 2015 · 15V431000 · 2011–2015 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine

   In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge.

9. November 7, 2014 · 14V711000 · 2014–2015 · Equipment › Other › Labels

   The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placard labels which contain inaccurate seating capacity and occupant/cargo combined weight information.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct tire placard label, free of charge.

10. November 10, 2011 · 11V550000 · 2012 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid

    SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

    Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID.

11. December 24, 2010 · 10V658000 · 2009 · Electrical system › Wiring

    THE WIRES WITHIN THE FRONT DOOR WIRE HARNESSES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK, WHICH CAN INTERRUPT THE CIRCUITS FOR THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR(S), RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION AND LOSS OF SIDE CRASH SENSING CAPABILITY.

    Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR WIRING HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE.

12. October 7, 2010 · 10V475000 · 2010 · Steering › Electric power assist system

    SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE.

13. March 12, 2009 · 09V082000 · 2009 · Electrical system

    AN UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET OPTION MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND STOW THE 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR AND PULL THE 25 AMP FUSE TO REMOVE POWER FROM THIS UNUSED CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE.

14. October 9, 2008 · 08V528000 · 2009 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

    A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE.

15. June 3, 2008 · 08V247000 · 2009 · Electrical system › Wiring

    THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE.

Shared, in full on the sibling's page:

• Jeep Cherokee: 18V523000 (2018, service brakes, hydraulic)
• Jeep Grand Cherokee: 18V524000 (2018, electrical system); 18V332000 (2014–2018, electrical system); 11V487000 (2012, engine and engine cooling); 09V118000 (2009, air bags)
• RAM 1500: 18V398000 (2018, back over prevention); 17V824000 (2014, equipment)
• Chrysler Town And Country: 16V461000 (2016, power train); 16V047000 (2009, air bags); 14V373000 (2009–2010, air bags)
• Jeep Wrangler: 11V315000 (2011, steering)

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