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2010 Dodge JOURNEY AWD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Dodge JOURNEY AWD has 163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 163. The most common issue is electrical problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: on march 18, 2007 while being driven on a secondary road, our 2010 dodge journey, class 1b3h80100, began having some sort of electrical problem, dashboard warning lights came on, interior light started going off and on, and then the vehicle cut off entirely. in addition, the brakes don't seem to be. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

163

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

54 complaints
33%
  • • ON MARCH 18, 2007 WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A SECONDARY ROAD, OUR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, CLASS 1B3H80100, BEGAN HAVING SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INTERIOR LIGHT STARTED GOING OFF AND ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE CUT OFF ENTIRELY. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO BE
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPAROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN REGARDS T
  • • WHILE DRIVING ALONG, NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS WENT BLANK, RADIO/PHONE/ETC WENT DEAD, AND TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERABLE (WAS ABLE TO USE EMERGENCY FLASHERS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS WHILE CHANGING LANES). BROUGHT TO DEALER, WAS FOUND TO BE IGNITION MODULE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY SO KEY ENDS UP IN INVALID
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“ON MARCH 18, 2007 WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A SECONDARY ROAD, OUR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, CLASS 1B3H80100, BEGAN HAVING SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INTERIOR LIGHT STARTED GOING OFF AND ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE CUT OFF ENTIRELY. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO BE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Dodge JOURNEY AWD

Based on 135 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 55K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
40
30-60K
35
60-100K
29
100-150K
25
150-200K
6
200K+
0

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 20K mi · 21 reports
0-30K
13
30-60K
6
60-100K
1
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 76K mi · 14 reports
0-30K
4
30-60K
2
60-100K
4
100-150K
3
150-200K
1
200K+
0

ELECTRICAL

Later than typicalmedian 65K mi · 43 reports
0-30K
7
30-60K
12
60-100K
12
100-150K
12
150-200K
0
200K+
0

STEERING

Later than typicalmedian 90K mi · 13 reports
0-30K
1
30-60K
4
60-100K
2
100-150K
3
150-200K
3
200K+
0

TRANSMISSION

Later than typicalmedian 55K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
1
30-60K
2
60-100K
2
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

OTHER

High-mileage issuemedian 93K mi · 11 reports
0-30K
2
30-60K
2
60-100K
4
100-150K
2
150-200K
1
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION01/03/2011

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.

Risk: ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Dodge JOURNEY AWD

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,667
Per month
$222
Per mile
22.2¢
MPG
18
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,201/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,087/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Dodge JOURNEY AWD

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,494
Full coverage / month
$125
Liability only / year
$639
vs US avg
-11%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1494

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2010 JOURNEY AWD, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 163 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: ON MARCH 18, 2007 WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A SECONDARY ROAD, OUR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, CLASS 1B3H80100, BEGAN HAVING SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INTERIOR LIGHT STARTED GOING OFF AND ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE CUT OFF ENTIRELY. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO BE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: 2010 DODGE JOURNEY ONE OF THE PISTONS KEEPS MIS-FIRING AND THE CAR SHAKES BADLY AT MEDIUM SPEEDS (55-70). WILL BE SECOND TIME TAKING CAR IN FOR THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: DODGE JOURNEY, ENGINE COMPLETE POWER DOWN/SHUT DOWN; LOSS OF ALL FUNCTION IN THE CAR, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO LIGHTS

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Dodge JOURNEY AWD — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
163
Recalls
1
Fire reports
1
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
163

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