2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
163
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD
The 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD has received a total of 163 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (53 complaints), Service Brakes (16 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD, potentially affecting up to 195,798 vehicles.
Recall 11V139000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 195,798 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Consequence: ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD
163 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 53 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT WAITING FOR MY RIGHT OF WAY THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN I PUSH ON THE GAS AND IT GOES TO THE CENTER OF THE LIGHTS AND LOSES POWER THEN SHUTS OFF. I TRY TO START BUT IT JUST STARTS CLICKING WITH A RED LIGHTNING BOLT ON THE DASH I TR TO MOVE IN N AND IT WOULDN'T LET ME TILL AFTER LIKE 5 TIMES... FINALLY AFTER ALMOST BEING HIT FROM BEHIND THE OPPOSITE SIDE TURNS GREEN AND IM HAVING TO PUSH THE CAR BY MYSELF WITH 4 KIDS UNDER 4. TILL THIS DAY ITS UNKNOWN SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY, AND EVER SINCE IT HAS HAPPEN IT WON'T START ANYMORE. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS TILL THAT DAY ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. AND IT SEEMS LIKE I DRAINS EVERY BATTERY.ALSO A FAMILY MEMBER HAS THE SAME CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPEN TO THEM ALSO.
I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT WAITING FOR MY RIGHT OF WAY THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN I PUSH ON THE GAS AND IT GOES TO THE CENTER OF THE LIGHTS AND LOSES POWER THEN SHUTS OFF. I TRY TO START BUT IT JUST STARTS CLICKING WITH A RED LIGHTNING BOLT ON THE DASH I TR TO MOVE IN N AND IT WOULDN'T LET ME TILL AFTER LIKE 5 TIMES... FINALLY AFTER ALMOST BEING HIT FROM BEHIND THE OPPOSITE SIDE TURNS GREEN AND IM HAVING TO PUSH THE CAR BY MYSELF WITH 4 KIDS UNDER 4. TILL THIS DAY ITS UNKNOWN SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY, AND EVER SINCE IT HAS HAPPEN IT WON'T START ANYMORE. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS TILL THAT DAY ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. AND IT SEEMS LIKE I DRAINS EVERY BATTERY.ALSO A FAMILY MEMBER HAS THE SAME CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPEN TO THEM ALSO.
HORN RANDOMLY GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED
THE HORN BLOWS CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF NO WHERE. I HAVE CHANGED THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE AFTER I HAD ONE COMPLETELY DEAD. IT WAKES UP NEIGHBORS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. MY ALTERNATOR IS GOOD AND PROVIDES THE CORRECT AMPERAGE. IT HONKS WHEN STARTED, SITTING STILL AND OFF AND ALL THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6 MONTHS NOW.
THE HORN BLOWS CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF NO WHERE. I HAVE CHANGED THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE AFTER I HAD ONE COMPLETELY DEAD. IT WAKES UP NEIGHBORS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. MY ALTERNATOR IS GOOD AND PROVIDES THE CORRECT AMPERAGE. IT HONKS WHEN STARTED, SITTING STILL AND OFF AND ALL THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6 MONTHS NOW.
Safety Rating for the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE JOURNEY AWD
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