Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Dodge Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Dodge Journey has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 988 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V273000 Power Steering Return Hose may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V373000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V475000 POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 600 complaints
- Engine 164 complaints
- Unknown or Other 111 complaints
- Service Brakes 100 complaints
- Air Bags 89 complaints
- Steering 69 complaints
Of the 988 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 16 a fire; across all 988 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Dodge Journey has a significant number of complaints, primarily in the electrical system, suggesting reliability concerns. The presence of three recalls affecting critical systems like steering and ignition further suggests potential issues. The evidence is substantial, but mileage and cost specifics are estimates.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$4,000 | occasional |
| Brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Timing belt replacement
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Steering stiffness
- Brake pedal issues
- Check engine light
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Dodge Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.