2016 Dodge Journey · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 40owner reports
- 84,866median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 2, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
186 of the 387 complaints on this car are about the engine. 40 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 40 reports
Misfire on other Journey years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (15 reports) and the catalytic converter (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
All 4 recalls on the 2016 Dodge Journey, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Journey
Stall from crankshaft\camshaft failure. Closed jun 16, 2025.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 61,000 and 103,000 miles, from the 27 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 4 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 Dodge Journey that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P076A ? SC Solenoid Circuit, Set.
Evaporative Purge System Parts MIL On ? P0456: If fault code P0456 is active, contact Manuel Gandara on cell: (248) 622-8109 before performing repair service. If you do not receive a response within 15 minutes, please continue with the normal repair procedure.
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
What owners wrote
“Unknown: my vehicle driver side carpet gets, my heat comes on by itself constantly my check engine light comes on and off and sometimes my acceleration and braking doesn't match or lineup at times when I brake/ slow down and then get back on the gas it doesn't register or pick up on breaking and slowing down a lot of dodge journey's have these same issues according to online reviews”
Filed May 2, 2022
“Vehicle stalling and but won't cut off. Left us in the middle of the highway. Is a problem with other vehicles like mine. But doesn't have the recall check engine light came on but went back off”
Filed Mar 14, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 40 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 94 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 53 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 43 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 26 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 25 reports