Dodge Journey vs Toyota RAV4
For 2008–2021 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 13.7 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
4.0× the Toyota RAV4’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
Toyota RAV4
13.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
75% fewer than the Dodge Journey
- Complaints
- 5,524
- Sold
- 4,035,571
- Recall campaigns
- 41
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2014 and 2016–2018. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,976 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 24,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 90,900 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Journey or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2008–2021 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 13.7 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 Toyota RAV4?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota RAV4 is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Which Dodge Journey and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Journey: 2009–2010 and 2015; Toyota RAV4: 2008 and 2010.
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.