The 2019 Dodge Journey is associated with 100 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 23 reports (23% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.4l 4-cyl and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 21 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 100 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (23 / 23%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 6 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 19–21 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
19–21MPG
3 EPA certified variants (2.4l 4-cyl and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
100
100 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Dodge Journey?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Journey 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Journey 3.6L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 17 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Journey AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Dodge Journey?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 18.5%
SUV AWD 17.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Dodge Journey models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Dodge Journey?

Summary of 100 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
100
Crash Reports
6
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Back Over Prevention / Camera 19 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 11 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 complaints
Powertrain 4 complaints
Air Bags 3 complaints (2 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Dodge Journey problems & component breakdown (34 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Dodge Journey?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V552000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.
View all 2019 Dodge Journey recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.