2016 Dodge Journey Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2016 Dodge Journey, and owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2016 Dodge Journey
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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Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
Chrysler (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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…
388 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Dodge Journey have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,559 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 82 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact's wife owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The vehicle lost power while depressing the accelerator pedal in the middle of an intersection and narrowly avoided being struck by an 18-wheeler. The che”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Power train
“The ABS light came on and the Brake light came on plus the traction light is on. The car will not activate cruise control or the traction control either. We have no idea when it will completely stop w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Dodge Journey (Journey AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–19 / 24–25 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Journey model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Journey model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2007 Dodge Journey | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Dodge Journey | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 8 | 1,433 |
| 2010 Dodge Journey | 3 | 988 |
| 2011 Dodge Journey | 4 | 169 |
| 2012 Dodge Journey | 6 | 376 |
| 2013 Dodge Journey | 4 | 353 |
| 2014 Dodge Journey | 7 | 416 |
| 2015 Dodge Journey | 6 | 553 |
| 2016 Dodge Journey | 4 | 388 |
| 2017 Dodge Journey | 2 | 199 |
| 2018 Dodge Journey | 6 | 236 |
| 2019 Dodge Journey | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 Dodge Journey | 1 | 65 |
Checking a specific 2016 Dodge Journey
How do I know if my 2016 Dodge Journey 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 Dodge Journey; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 16V273000).
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.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
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.