2016 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 141 of 386 total complaints (37%) filed on the 2016 Dodge Journey, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. A related recall covers a faulty crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector. Median mileage at failure is 63,456.
- Engine complaints
- 141
- 37% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,456 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicles stall or lose all power suddenly while driving, often while braking, decelerating, or pulling into a parking spot, with steering and brakes becoming hard to operate until the vehicle is restarted.
- Sudden loss of engine power on the highway or freeway, sometimes with the vehicle surging first and the check engine light coming on before power drops completely.
- Cam or crankshaft position sensor failures are diagnosed by dealers as the cause of stalling, with owners reporting the problem recurring even after the sensor is replaced.
- A loud whining noise occurs for several minutes at startup, described by a dealer as normal on six-cylinder engines despite owner concern.
- Engine overheating with the temperature gauge spiking followed by complete loss of automotive power, in some cases paired with the air bag warning light and security alarm activating.
When 2016 Dodge Journey engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 8, 2016, latest Jul 2, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 16V907000Dec 16, 2016Engine42,231 vehicles
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
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 2016 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA lists 141 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Dodge Journey, which is 37% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among the model years in this dataset.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Dodge Journey engine?
- Yes. Recall 16V907000 covers 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles built between May 9, 2016 and July 15, 2016, for a crankshaft or camshaft sensor that may work intermittently. Chrysler's remedy is a free sensor connector replacement.
- At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Journey engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine-related complaints on the 2016 Dodge Journey is 63,456 miles.
- What do owners describe happening when the engine fails?
- Owners describe sudden stalling with loss of steering and braking assist, engine surging followed by complete power loss, and repeated cam or crankshaft sensor failures diagnosed by dealers.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
- Among the 141 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Dodge Journey, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 fires, with 0 injuries reported.