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2010 Dodge Journey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey, 5% of its 988 total complaints that year. The median failure mileage is 79,900, and there are no related recalls tied to this complaint area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
48
5% of 988
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
79,900 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the transfer case failing and leaking fluid onto the exhaust, in one case leading to fire.
  • Some describe the transmission shifting into neutral on its own while driving at highway speed.
  • Several note harsh, clanging shifts from park into drive, including loud thuds when the gears engage.
  • Owners describe hesitation or delay when accelerating, with gears seeming to stick before shifting.
  • A recurring pattern involves rough, noisy shifting that dealers reportedly called normal behavior.

When 2010 Dodge Journey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 18, 2010, latest Nov 8, 2021.

2010 Dodge Journey transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2010Jan 2012Aug 2014Jun 2015Aug 2017Apr 2019May 2020
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Nov 2021; peak Apr 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Journey model year

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

  1. 201048 (5%)
  2. 201120 (12%)
  3. 201236 (10%)
  4. 201329 (8%)
  5. 201436 (9%)
  6. 201577 (14%)
  7. 201686 (22%)
  8. 201732 (16%)
  9. 201818 (8%)
  10. 20196 (6%)
  11. 20203 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey, making up 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey?
No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2010 Dodge Journey in this data.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Dodge Journey is 79,900 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do owners report?
Owners describe the transfer case failing and leaking fluid, the transmission slipping into neutral unexpectedly, harsh or clanging gear engagement, and hesitation during acceleration.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury associated with the 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey.

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.