What year Dodge Journey AWD should I avoid?

No year in this dataset (2009-2010) is flagged with an Avoid verdict. The 2009 model year has more total complaints (161) and a higher complaint index (100) than 2010 (97 complaints, index 0), with brakes as its top problem area.

Is the Dodge Journey AWD reliable based on owner complaints?

Across 2009-2010, NHTSA lists 258 total complaints, led by Electrical System issues (103 complaints, 40%) and Brakes (88 complaints, 34%). The 2010 model year carries one recall campaign, while 2009 has none listed.

Which Dodge Journey AWD year has fewer reported problems?

The 2010 model year has a complaint index of 0 versus 100 for 2009, and fewer total complaints (97 vs. 161), fewer fires (1 vs. 7), and no crashes reported.

Does the Dodge Journey AWD have any recalls?

NHTSA lists one recall campaign total across the covered years, attached to the 2010 model year. The 2009 model year has zero recalls listed.

What is the top problem area for the Dodge Journey AWD?

Electrical System issues lead with 103 complaints (40% share), followed by Brakes with 88 complaints (34% share) across the 2009-2010 model years.

Dodge Journey AWD Best and Worst Years (2009–2010)

Neither the 2009 nor 2010 Dodge Journey AWD earns a Good, Best, Caution, or Avoid verdict here, since no year in this dataset carries one. Across the two model years covered, NHTSA logs 258 complaints, with Electrical System (40%) and Brakes (34%) the top problem areas.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2009–2010
NHTSA complaints: 258
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 8
Top problem area: Electrical System

Journey AWD Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Journey AWD problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2009	No verdict	100	161	1	7	0	Brakes	—	—
2010	No verdict	0	97	0	1	1	Electrical System	18	—

Most common Dodge Journey AWD problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System103 (40%)
Brakes88 (34%)
Engine44 (17%)
Other33 (13%)
Transmission & Powertrain33 (13%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires31 (12%)
Airbags23 (9%)
Steering21 (8%)
Fuel System5 (2%)
Structure & Body4 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Dodge Journey AWD should I avoid?: No year in this dataset (2009-2010) is flagged with an Avoid verdict. The 2009 model year has more total complaints (161) and a higher complaint index (100) than 2010 (97 complaints, index 0), with brakes as its top problem area.
Is the Dodge Journey AWD reliable based on owner complaints?: Across 2009-2010, NHTSA lists 258 total complaints, led by Electrical System issues (103 complaints, 40%) and Brakes (88 complaints, 34%). The 2010 model year carries one recall campaign, while 2009 has none listed.
Which Dodge Journey AWD year has fewer reported problems?: The 2010 model year has a complaint index of 0 versus 100 for 2009, and fewer total complaints (97 vs. 161), fewer fires (1 vs. 7), and no crashes reported.
Does the Dodge Journey AWD have any recalls?: NHTSA lists one recall campaign total across the covered years, attached to the 2010 model year. The 2009 model year has zero recalls listed.
What is the top problem area for the Dodge Journey AWD?: Electrical System issues lead with 103 complaints (40% share), followed by Brakes with 88 complaints (34% share) across the 2009-2010 model years.