Dodge Journey ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2009–2019)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Dodge Journey we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Journey across generations.
Average AutoScore
60/100
Best Year
2012 Dodge Journey
Score 68
Weakest Year
2009 Dodge Journey
Score 45
Every Dodge Journey Ranked
Sorted by AutoScore. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A value-packed family hauler that demands a keen eye on maintenance and a dedicated repair budget.
Top risks: Electrical System · Brakes · Suspension & Steering
An aging, budget-friendly option, but its reliability pitfalls demand a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs.
Top risks: Electrical System · Braking System · Suspension Components
A value-packed family crossover with known powertrain and electrical Achilles' heels that demand careful consideration.
Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical System · Brake System
A tempting value proposition that often turns into an expensive reliability gamble due to persistent powertrain and electrical issues.
Top risks: Electrical System · Transmission · Suspension & Steering
A budget-friendly choice with space, but prepare for regular maintenance and potential significant repairs.
Top risks: Transmission · Electrical System · Brakes
A cheap entry into the three-row SUV market, but expect a rocky road of repairs and maintenance.
Top risks: Transmission · Electrical System · Rust and Corrosion
A budget-friendly crossover with practical space, but its significant mechanical and electrical vulnerabilities demand a wary buyer.
Top risks: Transmission · Electrical System · Brakes
A tempting bargain that often becomes an expensive headache due to critical powertrain and electrical flaws.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Electrical System (TIPM) · Brakes & Suspension
An inexpensive ticket to family hauling, but one that demands a substantial repair budget and a high tolerance for mechanical uncertainty.
Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical System (TIPM) · Brake System
A budget-friendly choice that often becomes a money pit due to inherent design flaws and recurring mechanical issues.
Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical & Infotainment · Brakes & Suspension Components
A spacious crossover plagued by first-year production flaws, requiring a substantial repair budget and a high tolerance for mechanical uncertainty.
Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical System · Brakes & Suspension Components
Problems That Follow the Journey Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Electrical System
Appears in 8 model years · 73% of generations
Transmission System
Appears in 4 model years · 36% of generations
Transmission
Appears in 4 model years · 36% of generations
Brakes
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
Brakes & Suspension Components
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Electrical System (TIPM)
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Brake System
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Suspension & Steering
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
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