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2010 Dodge Journey AWD Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#2 most-complained of 2 Journey AWD years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Dodge Journey AWD has 97 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #2 highest of 2 Journey AWD model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (54 complaints, 56% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Complaints
97
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 23 hwy

Top 2010 Dodge Journey AWD problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System54 (56%)
  2. Brakes29 (30%)
  3. Engine18 (19%)
  4. Other16 (16%)
  5. Steering14 (14%)
  6. Airbags6 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain5 (5%)
  9. Fuel System3 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (2%)
2010 Dodge Journey AWD complaints: complaints filed per quarter132010 Q32012 Q22013 Q22014 Q32015 Q32017 Q12018 Q12019 Q1
153 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2020 Q2; peak 2017 Q3 (13).

2010 Dodge Journey AWD recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 11V139000Mar 1, 2011Electrical System195,798 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.

    Risk: Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2010 Dodge Journey AWD fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Journey AWD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2009No verdict1001610—
2010No verdict097118

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD ranks #2 of 2 among Journey AWD model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 97 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (54 complaints), brakes (29 complaints), and engine (18 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 57,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, most recently reported 2011, covering electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?
EPA rates the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.