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2019 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 28 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Dodge Journey, 28% of its 100 total complaints for the year. Owners most often report backup camera failures, complete electrical shutdowns while driving, and wiring/liftgate faults. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints
28
28% of 100
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
36,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Backup camera image flips upside down or shows a black screen, sometimes with red and green stripes across the display.
  • Vehicle loses all electrical power and shuts off completely while in motion, then restarts on its own after a delay.
  • Driver side window motor stops responding intermittently even though the switch and motor test fine.
  • Headlamp seals fail and let in condensation, dimming the light output over time.
  • Liftgate wiring harness damage causes the rear wiper and reverse lights to malfunction or activate on their own.
  • Dashboard falsely displays a key-not-detected warning while the key is inside the vehicle, sometimes with alarms and a no-start condition.

When 2019 Dodge Journey electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 19, 2019, latest Aug 16, 2026.

2019 Dodge Journey electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2019May 2022Mar 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025Oct 2025May 2026
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Journey model year

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

  1. 2010610 (62%)
  2. 201146 (27%)
  3. 2012117 (31%)
  4. 201376 (22%)
  5. 2014107 (26%)
  6. 2015119 (22%)
  7. 201689 (23%)
  8. 201759 (30%)
  9. 201893 (40%)
  10. 201928 (28%)
  11. 202022 (34%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2019 Dodge Journey?
NHTSA lists 28 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Journey, which is 28% of all 100 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Dodge Journey backup camera?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2019 Journey's electrical issues, even though some owners note that a camera recall existed for Journeys up to 2018.
At what mileage do 2019 Journey electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Journey is 36,000 miles.
Did any 2019 Journey electrical complaints involve a crash or fire?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Journey, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2019 Journey compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2019 Journey's 28% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is lower than the 2010 model year's 62% share, but similar to the 2017 (30%) and 2020 (34%) model years.

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.