Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Dodge Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Dodge Journey has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 389 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V907000 Crankshaft Sensor May Fail Causing Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V461000 Loss of Power from Transmission Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V273000 Power Steering Return Hose may Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 114 complaints
- Power Train 87 complaints
- Electrical System 85 complaints
- Unknown or Other 65 complaints
- Service Brakes 51 complaints
- Seats 36 complaints
Of the 389 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 389 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Journey has multiple recalls and a high number of complaints, especially with the engine, power train, and electrical systems, signaling reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| power steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 change every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection bi-annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant fluid replacement every 50,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling or rough idle
- Delayed shifting in transmission
- Power steering fluid leaks
- Illumination of check engine light
- Electrical circuit failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Dodge Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.