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2008 Dodge Journey: common problems and reliability
8 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Journey?The 2008 Dodge Journey has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Dodge Journey vehicles (US, public record).
Is 2008 a good year for the Journey?
Across the 13 Journey model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2008) to 1,594 (2009). With 8 complaints, the 2008 Journey sits below the model's median of 353.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment based on long-term owner reports. The vehicle is characterized by pervasive and severe reliability issues, particularly with electrical systems, transmissions, and engine management, leading to repeated, expensive repairs.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Journey. See the full Journey owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Journey listings typically run $7,366–$11,775 across 2010 to 2020 model years.
Other Journey model years
Compare every Journey year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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