How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2016 Dodge Journey, which is 7% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there any airbag recalls for the 2016 Dodge Journey?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the airbag component on the 2016 Dodge Journey.

Did the airbag issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data ties 6 crashes and 8 injuries to airbag-related complaints on the 2016 Dodge Journey.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 Journey?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Dodge Journey is 69,500 miles.

2016 Dodge Journey Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2016 Dodge Journey, 7% of its 386 total complaints. These complaints are tied to 6 crashes and 8 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 69,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this year.

Airbags complaints: 26; 7% of 386
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 69,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during frontal or head-on collisions, sometimes with resulting injuries.
Owners describe the airbag warning light illuminating intermittently, in some cases linked to a clock spring that owners say stops working.
Several owners report the passenger-side head restraint airbag popping open or splitting on its own while the vehicle was parked or not in use.
One owner reported a headrest airbag deploying unexpectedly while driving on the highway at 70 mph with no warning.
Some owners mention a steering-column wiring chafing issue similar to a recall on nearby model years, but say the dealer told them their 2016 Journey was not covered.

When 2016 Dodge Journey airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2017, latest Feb 10, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Feb 2026; peak Nov 2020 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Journey model year

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

201089 (9%)
201114 (8%)
201229 (8%)
201344 (12%)
201446 (11%)
201568 (12%)
201626 (7%)
201729 (15%)
201812 (5%)
20198 (8%)
20202 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Dodge Journey have?: NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2016 Dodge Journey, which is 7% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there any airbag recalls for the 2016 Dodge Journey?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the airbag component on the 2016 Dodge Journey.
Did the airbag issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data ties 6 crashes and 8 injuries to airbag-related complaints on the 2016 Dodge Journey.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 Journey?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Dodge Journey is 69,500 miles.