2010 Dodge Journey Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Dodge Journey has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 988 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 16 fires, 19 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (616 reports).

3Recalls
988Owner complaints
18Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2010 Dodge Journey recalls

Power Steering Hose May Rupture, Causing Loss of Steering Assist

Recall 16V273May 6, 20168,569 vehicles affected

In cold weather, the power steering return hose can rupture when the engine is started.

Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 14V373Jun 26, 2014722,705 vehicles affected

Steering:Electric Power Assist System

Recall 10V475Oct 7, 201023,237 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 Dodge Journey problems

Problem areas named in the 988 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System616
Engine164
Unknown Or Other111
Service Brakes100
Air Bags89
Steering70
Power Train49
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)40
Service Brakes, Hydraulic38
Exterior Lighting37

What owners report

2026-08-18, Electrical System
On two separate occasions my doors have locked on there own while I was inside the car and I was not able to open the doors or manually unlock the door. My front lock levers are long enough that you can get a decent grip to pull them up and in normal cases they unlock pretty easy. But when they lock on your own I don't think you get pul) them up with a pair of vice grips. Both levers on the back doors drop almost all the way into the door panel. Most people probably can't open them even without them being glitched.. The only way I was able to unlock them was by the key fob. The unlock switches are useless as well. The changes of it happening are slim but if it happened during a flood or
2026-07-09, Unknown Or Other
I was backing out of the driveway. Pulled forward to a two-way stop and my driver side headrest exploded and shot my head forward and I almost went in a two-way traffic. Now I have whiplash
2026-06-18, Engine
Car since bought either won't start or fails to come out of gear then stalls out in reverse or randomly in intersections I have small children and it's dangerous and several mechanic cant figure it out. Replaced batteries starters and issue continues
2026-04-20, Air Bags
This situation is occurring more and more often with this vehicle. The vehicle will be in drive, moving, and in the middle of a road or highway just shutdown completely. It happened 4 times 2 weeks ago. Brought to a auto mechanic and nothing could be discovered to be malfunctioning.
2026-03-26, Steering
My horn started to honk on its own the front windshield wipers will not stop and the turn signals does not work anymore I was told the clock spring needs replaced there is a recall on google but now showing with my vehicle

2010 Dodge Journey questions

Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey: Power Steering Hose May Rupture, Causing Loss of Steering Assist; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Journey?

Based on 988 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (616), Engine (164), Unknown Or Other (111).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Dodge Journey has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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