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2016 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

53 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

53
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Fires
Jan 2023Dec 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Engine Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #16V907000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

Fix: 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.

Owner Complaints (53)

criticalENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FireFiled: Apr 2025

The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated and the security alarm sounded. Shortly afterward, the temperature gauge began to indicate the vehicle was overheating, and moments later vehicle lost automotive power.

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NHTSA #: 11654989
criticalENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

Engine oil filter housing made of cheap plastic. Sitting under the intake in the V part of the engine between the cylinder heads. PLASTIC housing with hot oil trapped in the middle of the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11560975
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

Stalling in traffic while driving, very dangerous with my family in car. When you crank up the car and start driving it just shuts off no matter how fast or slow you're going. Scared to death, just had to park it until we find out what's going on.

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NHTSA #: 11328155
criticalENGINE
Filed: Apr 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a tune-up. The mechanic informed the contact that the ignition coils needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11322187
criticalENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Vehicle nearly stalls at highway speeds. Total lossof power. Turn vehicle off and restarts.

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NHTSA #: 11269053
criticalENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

Engine stalls while driving causing vehicle to shut off with no warning. It has to coast to a stop as power steering and brakes go out once shut off. This is very dangerous and could cause a fatal accident.

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NHTSA #: 11254823
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jun 2018

During rush hour, I was on the way to pick up my daughter from day care. As I slowed down into the turning/merge lane at an intersection, my car just turned off without prior warning. I came to a stop and attempted a restart, but it would not allow a restart until the 6th try.

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NHTSA #: 11104191
criticalENGINE
Filed: Sep 2016

"takata recall" on 4 or more occasions my vehicle has shut down while driving. This normally occurs when slowing down or after tapping the brake. The first time was about 2 months after purchasing the vehicle after leaving work and stopping at a stop light.

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NHTSA #: 10907115
criticalENGINE
Filed: Aug 2016

While driving my brand new dodge journey just purchased almost 2 months ago, the engine stalls out suddenly while driving. This has happened 3 times now, with the last time being on a major highway almost causing a major accident. The engine shuts off, steering wheel and brakes lock and car just coasts to a stop.

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NHTSA #: 10892020
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact's daughter received a notification for Emissions Recall: U67 related to the catalytic converter. An appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle serviced; however, the day prior to the appointment, the check engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11673338
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped for a traffic signal or stopped for traffic, the vehicle was stalling. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11671775
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred.

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NHTSA #: 11615227
highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

The engine stalled and overheated. The vehicle has 81k miles. The dealership said it needs a head gasket.

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NHTSA #: 11606657
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

one week ago or so, I was driving, then I notice the needle grade was moving back and forth, car stared to give me beeps sounds if it was over heating. then the engine light came on and is still on, a recall on cam shaft S89 was done 2017. I have no knowledge of this getting done, there got to be some type of shortage going on, because when I drive the car stalls and feels like a stick shift.

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NHTSA #: 11500034
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and attempting to accelerate to 55 MPH due to oncoming traffic, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road where the vehicle failed to restart.

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NHTSA #: 11495133
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated they while driving 36 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11435894
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact waited for a few minutes and the vehicle was restarted.

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NHTSA #: 11340868
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and coasted to the shoulder.

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NHTSA #: 11339510
highENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

The car stalled while I was driving down the highway and would not run. The crankshaft sensor was found to be the cause of issue upon diagnosis. Dodge has a recall under campaign s49 but my declined to fix my vehicle under the recall since it was beyond the manufacturing date range.

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NHTSA #: 11327220
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving an abnormally loud tapping sound was heard coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally and then stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11302854
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. On some occasions the contact was able to restart the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11302544
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

Engine has stalled numerous times, or cut off completely resulting in the steering and brakes to not work, there is a recall but, dealer said that it doesn't pertain to my vehicle, this was at approximately 73,000 miles

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NHTSA #: 11281030
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

Engine shut off on freeway and overheated

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NHTSA #: 11279591
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to san leandro chrysler dodge jeep ram srt (1444 marina blvd, san leandro, ca 94577, (510) 254-3294), but was not diagnosed or repaired.

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NHTSA #: 11269215
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Vehicle simply turned off on its own while I was driving. I had just began accelerating from a stop light and in the midst of a turn when the vehicle failed. After stopping then the check engine light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11265708
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

For the past week, while taking my children to school, on a residential street, the car stalls. I will be on the road and go to slow down because I am coming up on a car at the stop sign and the car stalls out. I have to put it in park, turn it off, and then turn it back on again.

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NHTSA #: 11204303
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

Vehicle was in reverse. As soon as the gas was pressed the engine stalled out. We were pulling out from a parking spot when it happened.

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NHTSA #: 11185550
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. On several occasions, while driving approximately 45-60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there may have been a failure with the fuel pump sending unit.

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NHTSA #: 11172842
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 60 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11165212
highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection.

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NHTSA #: 11120073
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. Occasionally, while driving approximately 45-70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to towbin dodge llc (275 auto mall dr, henderson, nv 89014, (702) 558-3800) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to verify the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11080658
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 70 MPH on the expressway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred twice.

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NHTSA #: 11024601
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle surged and the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle lost all power and was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam position sensor needed to be replaced, but the failure recurred.

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NHTSA #: 10939987
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the engine started overheating. The message "Temperature High" was displayed.

NHTSA #: 11713647
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed, and there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the contact stated he had noticed that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11654047
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, or while the vehicle was idling while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made a chugging and choking sound. The vehicle hesitated before accelerating as needed.

NHTSA #: 11645344
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving on a neighborhood street at 20 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11640395
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2024

I was driving my vehicle and the engine light came on with cruise control one time and ABS brake lighta another time. When I got it checked by a mechanic, I was told it was clamshaft and crankshaft and that it was under a recall for my specific make and model and to take it to Dodge dealership.

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NHTSA #: 11588338
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

Crankshaft sensor failure - check engine light

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NHTSA #: 11574253
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made abnormal knocking sounds. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while responding upon depressing the accelerator pedal.

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NHTSA #: 11542678
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

Car would not start so I thought it was the battery so I called a tow truck and they jumped my car. I had my car jumped and went to drive it to the local Pep Boys to have my battery checked out and my car would not accelerate above 15 MPH and the engine kept hesitating every time I was trying to stop the car or at a stop light.

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NHTSA #: 11489688
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, there was an abnormal ticking noise detected. The engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11479317
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2020

Missed safety recall for transmission oil pump. Vehicle leaks.

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NHTSA #: 11375290
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2020

When you are driving the vehicle it starts to change gears very violently. Eventually not too long after that the car dings, the check engine light comes on the car shuts itself off and hopefully if you are in a safe area of road you can pull over, put the vehicle in park, then turn it off and on again then continue.

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NHTSA #: 11319537
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the ignition coils needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11310631
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintentionally shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and the check engine indicator illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11286477
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was forced to turn on the emergency lights and depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11255877
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

At the end of jan/beginning of feb I contacted dodge cares with catalytic converter issue and my car was just at warranty of the that 30 miles from warranty and wanted them to give an extension because as soon as the light came on I could not get to the dealership. I have a 2016 dodge journey and have long commutes. I was able to have a mobile mechanic diagnose for me.

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NHTSA #: 11241861
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Dec 2016

When I first start the vehicle it makes a loud whine noise for about 2 to 5 min. Then seems to go away. If the vehicle sits for 3 to 4 hours it will do the same noise again.

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NHTSA #: 10938486
lowENGINE
Filed: May 2025

Transmission is slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear with low miles 71357 and already having. Transmission issues

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NHTSA #: 11663210
lowENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

I was driving on the highway and the RPM’s started going up and down like crazy and it wouldn’t excel past 25. This happened for two miles and then I stopped at a stop light, when it turned green, I went to go and it would only reverse. Even when in drive.

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NHTSA #: 11457812
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2021

Car struggles to gain power when accelerating. Will do small kicks when accelerating and struggle then will automatically kick off and speed up

NHTSA #: 11430822
lowENGINE
Filed: Oct 2018

Vehicle is shutting off while driving. On multiple occasions.

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NHTSA #: 11142258

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