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2010 Dodge Journey repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 100 repairs.
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2010 Dodge Journey engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Dodge Journey

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1240 mi Inspected lifter noise, installed rocker arm and lifters (one bank) noise still evident. Returned vehicle to dealership, they had vehicle for 2 1/2 days said noise is normal and unfixable. Contacted Dodge/Chrysler and took to another dealer 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

60760 mi

A $1277
Engine alarm on require cam shaft sensor replacing 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

72700 mi I had been having problems with cranking my car up! A lot of times, I can put it in Neutral and it would start. 
92000 mi freeze plugs 
82000 mi

US $655
Heater hose started leaking. Heater hose assembly was replaced. 
60140 mi EGR valve faulty Exhaust noise. Flex pipe replaced. 
139668 mi

US $847
Engine overheated. Shop found a Y split of the heater hose (vehicle has rear heating) had cracked resulting in loss of coolant. Required replacing the hose assembly ($211), and refilling with coolant. 
70680 mi

C $460
EGR valve replaced 
1612 mi Thermostat was sticking and giving fault code on check engine light Thermostat was sticking. replaced under warranty. 
43000 mi Heat shield above mufflers was rattling for a couple minutes after a cold start. 
149000 mi

US $700
Heater hose assembly. Part of the system that feeds the rear A/C unit. Sprung a leek but entire hose assembly needed replacement. 
6000 mi This vehicle is a POS. Stalls and out of nowhere revs to 4k rpm. Death trap and now traded for a quality Ford. 
Engine light came on. They flashed the computer all fixed. 
2480 mi Engine light came on. A part was replaced and the problem is fixed. The engine light came on again. The dealer ordered a part and installed it. 
5580 mi replaced intake plenum 
7440 mi Neither key-fob would work. Car wouldn't turn on. Horn kept beeping and lights blinked on and off in front and back. Had to disconnect horn fuses and get it towed. I was told that the battery was almost dead and they had to do a reset. 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

91000 mi

US $70
Coolant reservoir failed (hole in tank) and was changed. 
92440 mi

C $1300
Losing antifreeze, found it escaping between engine and transmission. Looked like frost plug, had to get towed and confirmed that frost plug rotted away, transmission and exhaust plus transfer case had to be removed to repair 
99200 mi cooling system leak 
620 mi Oil leak Brake vibration Drifting iPod cable not working 
13020 mi Transmission would shift hard sometimes when I would shift from reverse to drive. Was corrected by resetting the computer and it shifts fine now. 
40700 mi Had to replace the plenium, engine was making an unusual noise. Plenium had plastic parts inside that was worn out and making noise. Everything fine now. 
17140 mi Burning oil odour when driving on an incline or hill. Dealer inspected no leaks at all. Advised possible catalytic converter smell when running hot. 
22000 mi The car continues to leak oil and drive train fluid. The audio systems has had to be reprogramed, the ehgine control computer has had to be reprogramed. I traded in the car on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, enough... 
25000 mi

US $400
One of the exhaust valves was not closing properly, loss of power and increased fuel consumption. New valves and springs installed. 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

58000 mi oil leak, fixed under warranty 
106000 mi

US $210
muffler 

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2010 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

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