2019 Dodge Journey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
23/100
#11 most-complained of 14 Journey years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Dodge Journey has 100 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 23 out of 100 — #11 highest of 14 Journey model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 100
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2019 Dodge Journey problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other30 (30%)
- Electrical System28 (28%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (20%)
- Engine10 (10%)
- Airbags8 (8%)
- Brakes7 (7%)
- Structure & Body7 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (6%)
- Seat Belts5 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (4%)
2019 Dodge Journey recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V552000Aug 26, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras219,577 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.
2019 Dodge Journey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Journey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Dodge Journey a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Dodge Journey ranks #11 of 14 among Journey model years (Complaint Index 23/100, verdict: Best). It has 100 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Journey?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (28 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (20 complaints), and engine (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 54,024 miles.
- Does the 2019 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Dodge Journey, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Dodge Journey?
- EPA rates the 2019 Dodge Journey at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.