2010 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

164Engine complaints

16.6%Of all 987 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM576 · 58.4%

ENGINE164 · 16.6%

Unspecified / other110 · 11.1%

SERVICE BRAKES100 · 10.1%

AIR BAGS88 · 8.9%

Share of the 987 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Dodge Journey overview page.

What owners report

“THIS 2010 DODGE JOURNEY SXT WHICH WAS DELIVERED TO ME ON 18 MARCH 2010. ON 19 JULY 2010 I HAD TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10473073 — filed 08/30/2012

“I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE AT A HUGE EXPENSE AND THE POOR STOPPING ABILITY CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR OF…”NHTSA complaint 10472077 — filed 08/23/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10471326 — filed 08/17/2012

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Dodge Journey: 164 of 987 complaints on file (16.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Journey have in total?

987 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.