2016 Dodge Journey engine problems

The 2016 Dodge Journey has 122 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

122

Engine complaints

20%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Journey engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V907000EngineDecember 16, 2016 · 42,231 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“The engine/powertrain occasionally does not accelerate on the freeway causing us to backup traffic. This happens randomly and will eventually cause a major accident. I have contacted dodge but they want me to leave my car for 6 weeks with no loaner I am a single mother that is not possible. The car…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 8, 2022 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA has 122 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Journey engine — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Dodge Journey engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 16V907000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.