With 1 recalls and 85 complaints, the 2019 Dodge Journey rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V5520002025-26-08

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Dodge Journey's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 85 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other18

02Back Over Prevention14

03Electrical System8

04Exterior Lighting4

05Power Train4

85 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Journey Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

16-19city

24-25hwy

$2,100-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2019 Dodge Journey ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Journey - Automatic 4-spd

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Journey - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Journey AWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Dodge Journey

37States

30%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

10811%

TXTexas

9710%

MIMichigan

798%

ILIllinois

606%

AZArizona

475%

PAPennsylvania

434%

OHOhio

384%

INIndiana

344%

NCNorth Carolina

303%

CACalifornia

283%

GAGeorgia

273%

DCWashington DC

253%

MOMissouri

253%

DEDelaware

243%

MN21

WA21

TNTennessee

192%

UTUtah

182%

OKOklahoma

172%

WI16

MD14

VA14

OR13

NV12

NE11

IA9

NJ9

NM9

CO9

KY9

NY9

NH7

ID6

AL6

SC6

WY5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Dodge Journey Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 Dodge Journey a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2019 Dodge Journey. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Dodge Journey. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Dodge Journey?

You'll get between 19 and 21 MPG combined from the 2019 Dodge Journey, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2019 Dodge Journey?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 85 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.