2010 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 210 engine complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey, 21% of its 988 total complaints that year. Owners report engine fires, stalling, and sudden power loss, with a median failure mileage of 74,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 210
- 21% of 988
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 74,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine fires reported both while driving and while parked, with smoke or flames coming from under the hood.
- Sudden engine stall while driving, in at least one case leading to a loss of control and a crash into a median.
- Loss of electrical power and dashboard lights accompanied by the engine shutting off unexpectedly.
- Hesitation or pulling during acceleration along with delayed gear shifts and a check engine light that stayed on for weeks.
- Engine shutting off at low mileage, with dealers unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure.
When 2010 Dodge Journey engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 20, 2010, latest Jun 18, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA lists 210 engine complaints for the 2010 Journey, which makes up 21% of the 988 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Journey engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 74,000 miles.
- What kind of engine failures do owners report on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
- Owners describe engine fires, sudden stalling, loss of power, and unexplained shutdowns, with NHTSA data showing 7 fire incidents and 5 crashes tied to this complaint area.