How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA lists 610 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Journey, which is 62% of all 988 complaints filed for that model year, the highest electrical share of any year in the comparison data.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey electrical system?

The JSON data provided lists no related recalls for the 2010 Journey electrical system.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up on the 2010 Journey?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 79,000 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Journey.

Have electrical issues on the 2010 Journey led to fires or crashes?

NHTSA complaint data tied to this component lists 7 fires and 4 crashes, with 0 injuries reported.

2010 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems

The 2010 Dodge Journey has 610 electrical system complaints, 62% of its 988 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure is 79,000 miles, with 7 fires and 4 crashes tied to electrical failures reported to NHTSA.

Electrical System complaints: 610; 62% of 988
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 79,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling at both low and highway speeds, sometimes with loss of steering control.
Several owners describe smoke or fire starting behind the dashboard or instrument panel, in some cases spreading to the front of the vehicle.
Electronic door locks reportedly fail to open, trapping occupants after a stall or engine issue.
Some owners report headlights failing without warning, later tracing the problem to melted wiring near the tag lights.
Battery cables are reported to overheat and smoke while the vehicle is parked and stationary.
Owners describe intermittent electrical glitches such as windshield wipers or door locks activating on their own.

When 2010 Dodge Journey electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2010, latest Aug 18, 2026.

610 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (58).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Journey model year

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

2010610 (62%)
201146 (27%)
2012117 (31%)
201376 (22%)
2014107 (26%)
2015119 (22%)
201689 (23%)
201759 (30%)
201893 (40%)
201928 (28%)
202022 (34%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA lists 610 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Journey, which is 62% of all 988 complaints filed for that model year, the highest electrical share of any year in the comparison data.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey electrical system?: The JSON data provided lists no related recalls for the 2010 Journey electrical system.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up on the 2010 Journey?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 79,000 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Journey.
Have electrical issues on the 2010 Journey led to fires or crashes?: NHTSA complaint data tied to this component lists 7 fires and 4 crashes, with 0 injuries reported.