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2010 Dodge Journey: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Journey years.
One of the Dodge Journey years to avoid. All Journey years
1,085 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Journey?The 2010 Dodge Journey has 1085 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Dodge Journey vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Journey years only. How we score it
Is 2010 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 1,085 complaints, the 2010 Journey sits above 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
Recalls affecting the 2010 Journey
steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Campaign 16V273000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
electrical system:ignition:switch
Campaign 14V373000This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 10V475000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
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 2010 ranks against the rest.
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