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2010 Dodge Journey Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey, about 3% of its 988 total complaints. Owners reported 3 crashes and 6 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 63,500. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints
31
3% of 988
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
63,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Active headrests snap forward suddenly and with force, sometimes making a loud bang, risking head or neck injury to the driver or front passenger.
  • Headrest internal mechanisms break or come apart and cannot be reset or reassembled, even after dealer visits.
  • Seat headrests push occupants' heads far forward, forcing the chin toward the chest and preventing proper shoulder support.
  • Rear seat metal frame tracks and posts lack protective covers, leading to reports of finger and leg injuries during seat use.
  • Driver's side door latch fails and locks the door shut, forcing occupants to exit through another door.
  • Horn activates on its own without warning while the vehicle is parked or in use.

When 2010 Dodge Journey body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2010, latest Aug 30, 2025.

2010 Dodge Journey structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2010Dec 2013Aug 2015Jan 2019Mar 2020Oct 2020Mar 2021Aug 2025
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2021 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Journey model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20080 (0%)
  3. 200933 (2%)
  4. 201031 (3%)
  5. 20114 (2%)
  6. 201218 (5%)
  7. 201366 (19%)
  8. 201459 (14%)
  9. 201599 (18%)
  10. 201640 (10%)
  11. 201722 (11%)
  12. 201819 (8%)
  13. 20197 (7%)
  14. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Dodge Journey?
NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this area for the 2010 Journey, which is about 3% of the 988 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey's Structure & Body problems?
No related recalls are listed for this component in the available data.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Journey is 63,500 miles.
Did the 2010 Dodge Journey's structure and body issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data show 3 crashes and 6 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for this model year.
What specific structure and body issues do owners describe?
Owners describe active headrests snapping forward unexpectedly, headrest mechanisms breaking, uncovered seat frame tracks causing injury, faulty door latches, and horns activating on their own.

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.