2016 Dodge Journey Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 389 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Dodge Journey overview page.
What owners report
“I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION PUMP HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FOR MY MODEL VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 11164863 — filed 01/07/2019
“VEHICLE WHILE DRIVE FINE FOR MANY MILES USUALLY AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BUT WHEN I NEED TO MAKE A TURN IT BECOMES DIFFICULT FOR…”NHTSA complaint 11165513 — filed 01/06/2019
“BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE AND THE TRANSFER CASE TWISTED OUT OF THE VEHICLE, SNAPPING HARDWARE AND BREAKING OFF ALUMINUM CASING ALSO FOUND LOSE…”NHTSA complaint 11161925 — filed 12/17/2018
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Dodge Journey have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Dodge Journey: 86 of 389 complaints on file (22.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Dodge Journey have in total?
389 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
