Most common 2008 Dodge Journey problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Journey complaints by model year
Best Journey years: 2008, 2020, 2019. Years to avoid: 2009, 2010, 2015. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2008 Dodge Journey:
Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as…
What 2008 Dodge Journey owners say
Electrical system
We were driving on a city street and suddenly the electrical went crazy. The horn started going off repeatedly, the wipers turned on and wouldn't shut off, the wiper fluid kept spraying, the blinker lights kept blinking, and it continued even after we turned off the car. I was in the middle of driving and couldn't see anything because of the windshield fluid's constant spraying and could have easily gotten into a wreck if there were other cars around. The only way to stop it was to disconnect the battery. If I had been on the freeway, it could have ended very badly. It was most likely a faulty TIPM after researching and finding multiple complaints from other people with the same issue. This has been recalled on others vehicles but not on this specific model, which I'm not understanding why that is the case, since it seems to be just as dangerous in our model as the ones they recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and the vehicle failed to shut off until the battery was removed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed for recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Dodge Journey a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Journey rates better than average: 98% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Journey at the same age. It is one of the best Journey years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Dodge Journey?
The electrical system — 6 complaints, 75% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and lights (2).
How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Dodge Journey. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Journey?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2020 and 2019. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009, 2010 and 2015. See the full Dodge Journey years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Dodge Journey problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 91,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.