2016 Dodge Journey reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Dodge Journey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 609
- 231 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 112 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 34 reported crashes · 23 injuries · 8 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Dodge Journey
- ENGINE 112
- POWER TRAIN 85
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 83
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 65
- SERVICE BRAKES 49
4 recalls on record for the 2016 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 18V332000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i
- NHTSA 16V907000 · 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V461000 · 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V273000 · 2016 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PI A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2016 Dodge Journey 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Dodge Journey reliable?
NHTSA has 609 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Dodge Journey and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (112 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Dodge Journey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Journey?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (112), power train (85), electrical system (83), unknown or other (65). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Dodge Journey?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.