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2009 Dodge Journey vs 2010 Dodge Journey

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2009 Dodge Journey

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,091
rank #78 of 4,194
Recalls
4
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
743 complaints (36%)
Reported harm
71 crashes / 50 injuries
3 deaths; 53 fires

2010 Dodge Journey

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,477
rank #175 of 4,194
Recalls
3
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
575 complaints (39%)
Reported harm
27 crashes / 24 injuries
0 deaths; 23 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

614

2010 Dodge Journey has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

1

2010 Dodge Journey vs 2009 Dodge Journey

Top component overlap

Same family

Electrical System vs Electrical System

2009 Dodge Journey problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 743
  • AIR BAGS 265
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 187
  • ENGINE 149
  • SERVICE BRAKES 106

2010 Dodge Journey problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 575
  • ENGINE 163
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 108
  • SERVICE BRAKES 100
  • AIR BAGS 88

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2009 Dodge Journey or 2010 Dodge Journey?

2010 Dodge Journey has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,477 vs 2,091). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2010 Dodge Journey is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).