2008 Dodge Journey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Wheels (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2025-07-28 · 106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Electrical System 2025-06-12 · 104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Electrical System 2025-05-01 · 103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-04-03 · Visibility/Wiper · 105,000 mi“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 wind…”
2018-08-08 · Service Brakes“a short in the drivers door wiring harness causes head lights to flash, turn signals to fail to operate, speedometer failure, cruise control failure, and warning lights to flash. it also feels like abs is disabled. this problem occurs at random while driving. vehicle has been taken to dealership and diagnosed and the problem confirmed by technician…”
2016-01-04 · Wheels · 106,000 mi“goodyear assurance tires, 225 70r16, set of four, approximately less than 5,000 miles. at 70 mph on expressway, entire outer sidewall blew out, leaving tread and inner sidewall intact. this is on my 87 year old mother's vehicle, but fortunately i was driving and the tire was on the rear of the car. this was on a dry highway, normal driving and con…”
2015-07-16 · Electrical System · 91,000 mi“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 …”
2015-05-14 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge journey. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) was received in june of 2014. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estim…”
2015-01-26 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experi…”
2013-04-15 · Wheels · 55,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge journey. the contact stated that he touched the valve and the tire deflated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the valve corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000. the v…”
2012-06-26 · Electrical System · 59,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnosis and it was discovered that the wireless ignition needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.