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2016 Dodge Journey recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 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: 388
Latest campaign: May 17, 2018

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	May 17, 2018	18V332000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Dec 16, 2016	16V907000
Power train	1	Jun 24, 2016	16V461000
Steering	1	May 6, 2016	16V273000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 17, 2018Latest campaign


May 17, 201818V332000	Electrical system: wiring If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V332000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating. Risk If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped. Campaign NHTSA 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Dec 16, 201616V907000	Engine and engine cooling: engine If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V907000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall. Risk If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89. Campaign NHTSA 16V907000 · Dec 16, 2016
Jun 24, 201616V461000	Power train: automatic transmission If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V461000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure. Risk If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44. Campaign NHTSA 16V461000 · Jun 24, 2016
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. Campaign NHTSA 16V273000 · May 6, 2016

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 component388

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388Complaints filed

19Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

16Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	113	29	0	1	0
Power train	87	22	4	2	0
Electrical system	85	22	0	2	0
Unknown or other	65	17	4	1	3
Service brakes	53	14	6	0	2
Seats	36	9	1	0	4
Steering	34	9	4	0	2
Vehicle speed control	33	9	2	0	0
Air bags	26	7	6	0	8
Electronic stability control (ESC)	18	5	1	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	13	3	1	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	10	3	0	1	0
Exterior lighting	9	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	7	2	0	0	0
Suspension	7	2	2	0	0

8 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

Power train
“The contact's wife owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The vehicle lost power while depressing the accelerator pedal in the middle of an intersection and narrowly avoided being struck by an 18-wheeler.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767746
Electrical system
“The ABS light came on and the Brake light came on plus the traction light is on. The car will not activate cruise control or the traction control either.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11767034
Seats
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side headrest exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761204

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2016 Dodge Journey recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Journey. The most recent, 18V332000 (reported May 17, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Dodge Journey?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 113 complaints out of 388 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 19 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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