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2010 Dodge Journey recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,085
Latest campaign: May 6, 2016

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	May 6, 2016	16V273000 10V475000
Electrical system	2	Jun 26, 2014	14V373000 11V139000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 6, 2016Latest campaign


May 6, 201616V273000	Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V273000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist. Risk A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08. Filed under Journey Campaign NHTSA 16V273000 · May 6, 2016
Jun 26, 201414V373000	Electrical system: ignition switch If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V373000 What's wrong This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. Risk If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139. Filed under Journey Campaign NHTSA 14V373000 · Jun 26, 2014
Mar 1, 201111V139000	Electrical system: ignition ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V139000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Journey Awd Campaign NHTSA 11V139000 · Mar 1, 2011
Oct 7, 201010V475000	Steering: electric power assist system LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V475000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY. Risk LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Filed under Journey Campaign NHTSA 10V475000 · Oct 7, 2010

Merged from NHTSA model names: Journey, Journey Awd. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,085

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1,085Complaints filed

18Involving a crash

17Involving a fire

19Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	653	60	4	8	0
Engine	178	16	3	3	0
Service brakes	159	15	2	1	1
Unknown or other	126	12	3	1	6
Air bags	95	9	8	1	8
Steering	83	8	1	1	0
Power train	53	5	0	2	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	49	5	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	42	4	0	1	0
Hydraulic	40	4	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	29	3	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	26	2	1	4	2
Seats	24	2	0	0	5
Suspension	16	1	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	16	1	0	0	0

17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“On two separate occasions my doors have locked on there own while I was inside the car and I was not able to open the doors or manually unlock the door.”
Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757835
Unknown or other
“I was backing out of the driveway. Pulled forward to a two-way stop and my driver side headrest exploded and shot my head forward and I almost went in a two-way traffic. Now I have whiplash”
Filed 07/09/2026 · ODI 11749246
Electrical system
“Car since bought either won't start or fails to come out of gear then stalls out in reverse or randomly in intersections I have small children and it's dangerous and several mechanic cant figure it out.”
Filed 06/18/2026 · ODI 11744916

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2010 Dodge Journey recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Dodge Journey. The most recent, 16V273000 (reported May 6, 2016), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 Dodge Journey recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Dodge Journey?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 653 complaints out of 1,085 filed with NHTSA (60%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 17 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Dodge Journey?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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