There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Dodge Journey, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Dodge Journey problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 91,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Dodge Journey complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 105,000 miles · reported Apr 3, 2021
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 windshield fluid's constant spraying and could have easily gotten into a wreck if there were other cars around. The only way to stop it was to disconnect the battery. If I had been on the freeway, it could have ended very badly. It was most likely a faulty…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 8, 2018
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 technicians. The estimated repair cost is over $900 and the parts needed for the repair is on national backorder for at least three weeks. This problem occurs with numerous model years of the dodge journey. I have experienced this problem repeatedly both while…
Wheels · at 106,000 miles · reported Jan 4, 2016
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 conditions.
Electrical System · at 91,000 miles · reported Jul 16, 2015
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 that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Electrical System · reported May 14, 2015
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 estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Dodge Journey as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Dodge Journey?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (6 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 91,000 miles.
Are Dodge recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.