Dodge Journey vs Jeep Wrangler
For 2008–2021 models, the Jeep Wrangler has 47.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 55.4 for the Dodge Journey. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2008–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Dodge Journey
55.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.2× the Jeep Wrangler’s rate
- Complaints
- 5,500
- Sold
- 992,222
- Recall campaigns
- 23
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2009–2010 and 2015. Fewest: 2008 and 2019–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 76,719 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 64,800 mi
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Pads and rotors
Typically around 22,200 mi · repair $330–$620
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 75,000 mi
Jeep Wrangler
47.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
14% fewer than the Dodge Journey
- Complaints
- 11,063
- Sold
- 2,325,253
- Recall campaigns
- 51
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2008–2009. Fewest: 2015–2017 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 6,600 mi · repair $270–$510
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,437 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Shocks and struts
Typically around 17,000 mi · repair $280–$1,440
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Journey or the Jeep Wrangler?
For 2008–2021 models, the Jeep Wrangler has 47.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Journey has 55.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Journey?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Journey is body control and other modules, typically around 76,719 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Wrangler is body control and other modules, typically around 55,000 miles.
Which Dodge Journey and Jeep Wrangler years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Journey: 2009–2010 and 2015; Jeep Wrangler: 2008–2009.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.