2010 Dodge Journey AWD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, and owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Ignition (electrical system)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,453 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was at a stoplight waiting for my right of way the light turns green i push on the gas and it goes to the center of the lights and loses power then shuts off. I try to start but it just starts click”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 14, 2020 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“Horn randomly goes off while driving or parked”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2019 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Dodge Journey (Journey 2WD, Journey AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–19 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Journey AWD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Journey AWD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Dodge Journey AWD | 0 | 161 |
| 2010 Dodge Journey AWD | 1 | 97 |
Checking a specific 2010 Dodge Journey AWD
How do I know if my 2010 Dodge Journey AWD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V139000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.