Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Dodge Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Dodge Journey has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 102 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 #25V552000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 29 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 19 complaints
- Air Bags 9 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 8 complaints
Of the 102 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 102 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Dodge Journey has a below-average reliability rating. Limited recall data combined with a moderate number of complaints, primarily in unknown components and the electrical system, indicate potential reliability concerns. The single recall affects rearview camera visibility, which may have safety implications.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000-75,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Back over prevention | 40,000-60,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| Engine | 60,000-90,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | 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 pad inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery replacement
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive electronics
- Rear camera visibility issues
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfires or noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Dodge Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.