- Safety
- 4
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 4
- on record
- MPG
- 21
- combined
Open recalls on record
4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2016 Dodge Journey
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 384
- Complaints citing a crash
- 19
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
4 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 18V332000high
Wiring harness issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- 16V907000high
Engine issue
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Consequence
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
- 16V461000high
Drivetrain issue
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Consequence
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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 this recall is S44.
- 16V273000high
Steering issue
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2016 Dodge Journey.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 18.5%
- Dynamic tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2016 Dodge Journey 4 out of 5 stars overall, below the 5-star median for the 5 comparable 2016 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 18.5% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2016 Dodge Journey, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
19
City
25
Hwy
21
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,950
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 420 g/mi
How this compares
At 21 MPG combined, the 2016 Dodge Journey ranks 5th of 5 small SUVs (2WD) EPA rated for 2016 — 4 MPG short of the 25 MPG median for that group.
That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,950, $500 more than the $2,450 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $14,750, a $2,500 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 420 grams per mile — about 6.3 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
384 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 384
- Total
- 19
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 16
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE170
- BRAKES50
- OTHER43
- ELECTRICAL38
- SEAT BELTS31
Notable Issues
384 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 16 reports involve injuries. 19 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2016 Dodge Journey, newest first.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22002
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA24003
Vehicle entrapment
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ22002
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Recall
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
19
City
25
Hwy
21
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,950
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22002
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA24003
Vehicle entrapment
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ22002
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment