2019 Dodge Journey
Common Problems
Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
7 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Backup Camera Malfunction
27complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe backup camera intermittently displays a blank, distorted, or upside-down image.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Reverse Light Malfunction
20complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe reverse lights do not work properly, leading to poor visibility when reversing.
- 3
Passenger Seat Belt Sensor Failure
19complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe passenger seat belt sensor stopped working, preventing proper operation of the seat belt and airbags.
- 4
Engine Performance Issues
5complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires, stalling, and check engine light illumination, often accompanied by loss of power and erratic speedometer readings.
- 5
Steering Fluid Leaks
3complaintsLow severitySteeringPower steering fluid leaks from the vehicle, causing the power steering assist to stop working.
- 6
Air Bag Deployment Issues
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalAir bags fail to deploy during collisions, potentially leading to injury or death.
- 7
Head Rest Deployment Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherHead rests deploy unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to passengers.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.