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2019 Dodge Journey

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2019 Dodge Journey

1 recall
92 complaints
21 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
92
Complaints citing a crash
6

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 25V552000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

Consumer complaints

92 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

92
Total
6
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER37
  • ELECTRICAL15
  • ENGINE12
  • AIR BAGS8
  • SEAT BELTS5

Notable Issues

92 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues37
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)15
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)12

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
$2,850
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Adjacent model years

All Dodge Journey years

Common problems

Dodge Journey problems

1,502 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24006

    Back up camera failure

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V552000

    A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA24003

    Vehicle entrapment

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24006

    Back up camera failure