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2010 Dodge Journey AWD Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 19% of its 97 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure was 65,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
18
19% of 97
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling suddenly while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with a loss of power steering and braking assist.
  • Some describe a piston misfiring, causing the vehicle to shake at medium speeds between 55 and 70 mph.
  • Several report the vehicle would not restart after stalling, requiring a wait of several minutes or a jump start before it would run again.
  • A few owners note the engine revving on its own after a restart even though the accelerator was not being pressed.
  • One owner described a violent downshift and RPMs rising above 5,000 when cruise control was engaged on a downhill grade.

When 2010 Dodge Journey AWD engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2010, latest Apr 14, 2020.

2010 Dodge Journey AWD engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2010Mar 2011Jul 2014Jan 2015Jun 2016Oct 2018Jan 2019May 2019
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Apr 2020; peak Aug 2017 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Journey AWD model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200926 (16%)
  2. 201018 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD have?
NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for this model year, which is 19% of the 97 total complaints filed for the 2010 Journey AWD.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this engine issue is 65,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this engine issue.
Do the engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these engine complaints.

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.