AI Damage2010 Dodge Journey AWD: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 97
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 55% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 23% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 5 Electronic stability control 9% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 53 complaints (55% of all).
- Service brakes: 22 complaints (23% of all).
- Engine: 14 complaints (14% of all).
- Steering: 14 complaints (14% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 9 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 97 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
Thankfully my windows were crowded, I was in my garage because it was summer and my dog was in the auto. Sometimes my fob works .sometimes doesn't. Have replaced battery and fob but still have ignition issues at times.
I went to drive my car last week in the extremely cold temperature and discovered I had no power steering. I got out the car and also discovered huge amounts of power steering fluid in the snow where I was parked. It was evident something ruptured causing the my vehicle to lose all of it's power steering fluid.
Horn blowing on own while driving down city streets,highways and stationary.noticed head lights flashing as if alarm going off. Clicking noise as if electrical wires are touching coming from fuse box area. Draining battery had to replace battery within 6 months of purchase.
Was leaving work and lost steering. Upon checking realized there was no power steering fluid in car. I added power steering fluid and started car it immediately started running out of the car just inside and behind the right front tire.
Everytime it gets cold outside my power steering line which I believe is the return hose keeps blowing off and lose the power steering. My wife and kids where driving and almost got into a bad accident due to it. It been happening for past 3 days.
Having the car just die out of no where, and then some mornings it won't start up for no reason , is really disappointing. When your a single mom and you work day and and night , to buy a new car , you would think it would benefit the family. Sadly it just brings more problems that I can't afford to fix.
While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost steering ability. The contact stopped and restarted the vehicle, and then drove to her destination. The contact also stated that the failure occurred again on october 18, 2018.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 3,640 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 10% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Journey AWD has 129 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 97, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, engine. Total complaints: 97. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (12%), steering or power steering problems (12%), windows, sunroof (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Dodge Journey AWD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.