Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -19 City / 23 -25 HWY
Horsepower
173 -235
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle James C
2010 dodge journey sxt is a great vehicle.
It is a great vehicle, I wish sometimes that it was a little bigger though. Longer wheelbase vehicles ride better especially on long trips. The only work I have done to it in 6 years and 100,000 miles is one set of brakes and I had to change the blend door for the heat/ac. There are 2 of those so I changed them both. Cheap on eBay and not a very difficult job, takes only a few minutes.
accountCircle Sue E
Lots of long mile trips and tough roads and weather trips.
Good gas mileage. A little lacking on storage. A smooth ride.
accountCircle Mamie P
Why you should chose a Dodge Journey!
The 2010 Dodge Journey is a nice, spacious 7 seat SUV. All the rear seats fold down to make room for storage, as well as storage compartments under the floor behind driver and passenger seats. Not a lot of storage in the back. Wonderful gas mileage. There is a known electrical problem with 2010 Journeys. Aside from that, it is a great family car!
accountCircle Kayla F
The 2010 Dodge Journey has coolers in the floor board and in the dash!
I have a 2010 Dodge Journey and I love it! My SUV has the third row which is great for kids and pets I love that mine has the handles on each side one is to put the seats all the way down to move the seats back and forth so that tall people can sit in the back and that the seats easily slide forward to get to the third row. I love that there is coolers in the floorboards and you can keep drinks cold love that for long trips. I really like the space in this SUV easy to drive and handle. I don't think there isn't anything I don't like about it I am for sure going to get a newer Dodge Journey I'd like to have an AWD SUV. So overall it's a great SUV.
accountCircle Gloria J
My Dodge Journey is great for hauling things
The car is very reliable, only had 2 problems since I bought it. It is very comfortable I travel from Alabama to Texas often
accountCircle Marybeth H
I love the car just gave me problems for the last 3 years.
It was giving me a lot of problems till I dropped $3000 on it so it would be fixed. And I have only had the car for 4 years and it is been giving me issues since I have had it for a year. Everything was wrong the engine, and a lot of other things car runs fine now but just waiting for it to not work again.
accountCircle Len M
It is reliable, low maintenance, and a great vehicle!.
Love everything about it. Good gas mileage. No breakdowns. Six thousand miles between oil changes.
accountCircle Sandra E
It does have a good towing ability.
I like because always have worked well.. My car has a lot of space to carry suitcases...... I do not like because it spends a lot of gas.. I do not like because the car parts are a bit expensive.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nikita S
Dodge junk journey 2010 don't buy.
Electrical problems nobody can find it. New battery new cluster 2 shops. Costing over 2000$.. Been crazy seemed liked a good car for a week has 114000 miles on it. Wouldn't buy this car again wouldn't want to drive it even if it was free.. So many issues and they won't recall them to get them fixed.
accountCircle Sam
Horn keep going off
Sorry I can not give more than one star since my horn problem ca not get fix had to change many think but no use sorry Chrysler you disappointed me
accountCircle Joanna Parker
Chrysler Dollar store products
Do not buy this vehicle used... There is reason someone has traded this in. There is many electrical issues and unless there is a check engine light and a code no one knows how to fix these at a dealership level. Dig. The old way takes too long and no one can afford the shop charges. Once the warranty is gone FSA will be of no help. They have a script they read and that is it. I would of been better talking to a robot then I would not expect any empathy. I bought a 2010 Journey with 102 000 KM on in in June 2018. Great until the, wait for it... The horn relay went bad. In the shop for over 60 days as all we knew was the horn blew interm. And the battery drained. Replaced the TIPM on spec by the mechanic and still no change. Now the Mileage reads 7KM instead of the 136 400 that it had before we took it in for WARRANTY rust coverage... LOL. Now being told in order to get the mileage back we need to replace the cluster. I am already over $1500.00 in and final total will be over $3000.00 DO NOT BUY unless it is NEW and you buy ext. Warranty....as the saying goes you get what you pay for. This is why Chrysler product is much cheaper then the other big brand North American products.......
accountCircle Randy Schmidt
Getting horn to quit blowing when it feels like it
Have issues with vehicle first the windows would open up on there own with nobody around second the lights turn on at will not touching anything and now in middle of night or day with nobody touching or near vehicle the horn starts blowing tried resetting but NOTHING WORKS getting very disscusted with car HAVE I GOT A DEAL FOR YOU
accountCircle Tony
Costly replace brakes issue often.
No. Reason is because brake rotor and pads always need replace almost every year! Also now problem is engine lifter as noise and feel like lawnmower motor. It only 10 year old. Very good space and storage. Battery bad location because it lower under and beside tire which has to send to dealer and costly labour for replace battery. It been twice so far. Also the fog on window often. Not good.
accountCircle Wayne lalonde
Worst car ever bought
I bought the 2010 Journey sxt in dec 2009. Within 6 months the brakes had to be replaced. This model car has braske wear issue. It wears out to fast dodge knows it does so they extended the warranty. To 24000 kms. Next ignition module issue had it replaced 3 times twice by recall. Car would stall any time at random. Next ghost issue ( started with 2009 model apparently) where you go to start the car sounds like starter is gone. This cost me $600.00 to replace starter i did not need. Only to find out on you tube that if i shifted the car from park to neutral the car would have started. Dodge has yet to address this issue. The hood spray nozzels had to be replaced 3 times. Just be normal wear. My visor screw fell out . With in 3 years the engine developed a knocking sound. A warning that the 5th cylinder is not firing . I have yet to find a dealer who can address that issue. The journey is now 8 years old it lost power sense its younger years has hard time shifting gears when i accelerate Stalls like all the time especially when it rains. What I like about this piece of c**p ? Seats are comfortable It still runs even though it has 300,000 + km on it. Would I buy a dodge again? Not a chance. But i will run this one into the ground.
accountCircle Laura Stovall
This car is gsrbage!
DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE!IT DESERVES 0 STARS, BUT THAT'S NOT AN OPTION. IT HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT NO MECHANIC CAN FIX PERMANENTLY. I BELIEVE IT'S BECAUSE OF THE BATTERY PLACEMENT. ALSO HAS NO WAY TO ADD/REPLACE TRANNY FLUID. THIS CAR IS A ROTTEN, MOLDY LEMON! DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE! IT'S GSRBAGE!!!!
accountCircle michelle Morin
I Hate My Journey
Ive had mine since this winter. It started with bucking and it would sputter It also wouldn't start .with a boost it would start then no boosting could get it started again so when we take it 1of us stays in the running vehicule.WE Changed The batterie ,the one that was there had swelled up.We changed the spark plugs , oil change, full tune .up Then we changed the wiring,the starter. Now they are saying maybe its the key or the switch. Now the trucks in the Garage and the alarm goes off Nobdy around. By the time we figure out its ours in the garage some time has gone by.I could feel the tension from the neighbors Ive got an appointment at Chrysler at the end of the month. My Dad always said Dont buy a Dodge,Never a Dodge. FATHER KNOWS BEST

Dodge Journey Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
173 HP 21 MPG 5-7 Seats
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SXT
235 HP 18 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Crew
235 HP 18 MPG 5-7 Seats
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R/T
235 HP 18 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2010 Dodge Journey Owner Reviews

3.86
283 Reviews
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5 stars 35%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 20%
2 stars 6%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Salena Q on June 20, 2021
Dodge journey; good family vehicle.
We leased our dodge journey about a year ago. I went from an hhr to the dodge journey and so far I have loved it. We got it used and so far we haven't had any issues with it. It is a good family vehicle and has enough space for our family of 3. It is good on gas and we have had no mechanical issues so far.
accountCircle Anna O on June 16, 2021
Dodge journey 2010- a good car for a good price.
I have had some major rust issues with my car. I recently had to get the j connection pipe fixed because it was all rusted out up by the engine, and created a hole. This made the car super loud. So the rust is definitely an issue for me, but I do love the good giddy up it has as a v-6. If the previous owner got frequent car washes I assume the rust wouldn’t be an issue. Overall I do think it is a nice car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Becki H.

Easy access to back row of seats. Good looking. Good gas mileage. Sirius XM radio available. Bluetooth enabled. 6 Cylinder. Automatic transmission. Plenty of cup holders. Variable speed intermittent wipers. Deep glove box. Cooler box in dashboard. Convex mirror for viewing rear seat. Two extra compartments for sunglasses, etc.

likeFilled Bradley E.

It is affordable and reliable. It gets Decent gas mileage and has a low running cost. I have driven it out of state several times and I do not worry about breakdowns. It has front and rear heat and air.

likeFilled Carie L.

Spacious inside goes well in winter weather good gas mileage excellent family car. Nice hidden storage easily cooled down and warmed up in all weather sunroof is great love the touch screen radio control and ability to store playlists.

likeFilled Anna J.

Wonderful space for growing family, really good on gas, reliable, good features such as sunroof, plenty of storage compartments, outlets for chargers, heated seats, drink cooler, and bus-like extra mirror to watch children in the back.

likeFilled Brenda E.

Extra storage spaces, seats can be moved, gas mileage good air bags, comfort seats, cruise control, electronics windows, keyless starter, good speakers, air conditioning, stereo, air conditioning and heat work fast.

likeFilled Donald C.

My dodge journey is extremely durable, highly dependable, gets great gas mileage, easy maintenance, and very affordable. It is a vehicle that I would highly recommend without reservation. Because of the aforementioned.

likeFilled Destiny G.

It has a lot of room. Up to seven people can ride at once. I love the style and body shape of the vehicle. It has very nice interior. I love that mine is black and grey on the inside. It has air throughout the whole vehicle. It is a hatchback which I love makes it so convenient.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Becki H.

There are no cons in particular, other than I would prefer to have captain's seats. It would also be nice to have stow-and-go seating. It does not come with a plug-in vacuum. There is not a lot of trunk-type storage in the back when the rear row is up. There are no USB ports. No cigarette lighter available.

dislikeFilled Bradley E.

The CD player is unreliable. The battery is hidden underneath the drivers side of the vehicle and is very difficult to get to. While it does have 3rd row seating there is very little room for the 3rd row.

dislikeFilled Carie L.

Seems to have lots of little issues hard on tires. Harder on brakes and rotors front axle fell out shortly after purchasing front drive shaft fell out within 1000 miles of purchasing never stays in alignment no much space between 3rd row and end row when 3rd row is up no trunk space.

dislikeFilled Anna J.

While driving, you must be extra cautious when making turns since the car is so top heavy and bigger. Seems to have problems with the sway bar attachments since they had to be replaced multiple times.

dislikeFilled Brenda E.

Seats are not removable, no side airbags, no gfs system, no backup camera, no video player in the back, no snow tires, no fancy speakers or series radio, no in car Wifi or cell phone chargers, no more things I can think of to say about my car.

dislikeFilled Donald C.

It is not often that I would say this about a vehicle, but I can truly say that my dodge journey has served me well. It has performed well for ten years and with its easy maintenance and enjoyable driving experience, I plan to keep it another 10 years.

dislikeFilled Destiny G.

Overall feels like mine doesn't have a lot of power. But considering I bought mine used I don't know how well maintenanced the previous owners took care of it. Besides the mechanical issues mine has I love my care. It may have a small short in the wiring as well.

Ranks #20 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2010 Dodge Journey has an average owner rating of 4.13 out of 5 which ranks it #20 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.73
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Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Dodge Journey has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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29 MPG
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29 MPG
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25 MPG

Is The 2010 Dodge Journey A Good Car?

Yes, very reliable but sensitive to gas tank sensor and low tire sensor. It is helpful but it hinders the remote start even thought the issue has been corrected.
Brittany A.
I like the inside of the vehicle. Extra storage space is great. Love the heated seats. Love the back up camera and remote start.
Mellisa R.
The 2010 Dodge Journey is a great vehicle. Great on gas and it drives very smooth. I would recommend anyone to drive it.
J S.
Yes. The 2010 Dodge Journey is a good vehicle. It has some features that I really like and I have been told that the one feature, which is my favorite, is not in newer models.
Jay P.
Yes, it is dependable, gets good on-road mileage, and looks sharp. It is roomy with multiple storage areas. Plenty of seating for the average family.
Leah G.
Yes this is an awesome vehicle has plenty of room for kids and storage. Has built in coolers and back seat heat and air
Sophia M.
Yes. It’s only failed three times. The price of fixing it has cost us an arm and a leg, but we manage. I would love to get a larger vehicle because we have a lot of children. Overall, it’s a good... Read More
Tammy G.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Dodge Journey?

Yes. It is the most reliable vehicle. No current problems just sensitivity in the sensors that conflicts with the remote start.
Brittany A.
Heater core has gone out very expensive to fix. Also some check engine light issues that were pretty expensive.
Mellisa R.
The Dodge Journey is very reliable ever since I brought it the biggest problem I have is getting a new set of tires. It’s very reliable car.
Kitty G.
The 2010 Dodge Journey is reliable. I don't really have any problems with the exception of the normal wear and tear. I have had to have the control panel for the windows replaced.
Josh W.
It is reliable. It can have problems with the cooling system, but other problems are rare. If you keep it up with oil changes, etc., it is a dependable ride.
Michael R.
No problems whatsoever shifts great and looks great vet well taken care of and oil changed when suppose to
Sharon J.
The water pump has broken on us. The starter is always acting up. We have to put the vehicle in neutral to get it started. I think that’s one of the biggest issues I have with it.
Emily K.

Is The 2010 Dodge Journey A Good Value?

Mine was $5900 which was more than I was expecting but still an okay price when quality of the car and mileage was considered.
Brittany A.
Yes, I have had it about 4 years and felt like the price I paid was good. I bought it used with less than 100,000 miles.
Mellisa R.
Currently the cost of a 2010 Dodge Journey is roughly around 7,000 to 10,000 dollars depending where you live and who you buy them from. It does have a good value.
Kimberly W.
It can run from $6,000-$12,000, depending on the model and condition of the vehicle. That is a good value for the size and the MPG.
Danielle Q.
Between 3000 and 4500 think it loses its value quick but still a very reliable SUV. Very affordable and nice looking SUV
Maurice C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2010 Dodge Journey horn fuse location?

Answer: The 2010 Dodge Journey horn fuse is located in the fuse panel to the left of the steering wheel. To get to the fuse box look to the left of the steering wheel and find a small seam or crack along the dash....

What's the 2010 Dodge Journey fuse box location?

Answer: The Dodge Journey has two main fuse boxes that power the components in Your vehicle. The first fuse box is for all of the interior accessories such as the stereo. It can be found in the driver's footwell behind...

What's the 2010 dodge journey battery size?

Answer: The 2010 Dodge Journey has a battery size of MT-86. This battery produceS525 cold cranking amps. If the battery has gone bad, it will stop functioning. First You should check to make sure there are no loose...

What's the 2010 dodge journey axle nut size?

Answer: The 2010 Dodge Journey axle nut size is specified by the manufacturer as M24-1.25 Thread Spindle Nut. And the hex size is listed aS32mm. The cost of an axle nut will depend on the quality which will usually...

What might cause 2010 dodge journey 3.5 Coolant leak?

Answer: The 2010 Dodge Journey 3 5 coolant leak causes are hole in hose and loose head gasket. You will come into many issues with an engine. A spark plug may pop off, causing engine issues. A gasket may be loose and...

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Safety & Reliability

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