2016 Dodge Journey · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 94owner reports
- 58,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Apr 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
244 of the 387 complaints on this car are about the engine. 94 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 Journey.
Tick what matches of 94 reports
Stalling 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: 2017, 2018, 2019.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (11 reports) and the throttle body (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 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.
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
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 30,000 and 78,521 miles, from the 72 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The EVIC lights will turn off while driving. Doesnât matter if itâs daylight or evening. During evening hours it poses a risk due to not seeing speed or any other lights on dashboard. The EVIC will stay on after car is shut off and key fob is moved away from vehicle causing the battery to die.”
Filed Oct 16, 2025
“The car kept stalling while driving. We had it for 2 weeks and all the sencers went bad and it over heated. Had to leave it on the side of the road and it got towed by highway patrol.Also rewend the battery. Now we are stuck without a ride.i looked up the recalls it said they were repaired but I don't think that's true.”
Filed Aug 13, 2024
“The engine stalled and overheated. The vehicle has 81k miles. The dealership said it needs a head gasket. The check engine light came on.”
Filed Aug 5, 2024 · 81,000 miles
“When driving the car will go into limp mode with no warning. When the car shuts off I have no control of steering wheel and brakes. Thus cam shaft was replaced but the issue now persists. Now the engine is stalling and caused the steering hose to bust and head gasket is blown.”
Filed Oct 14, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 94 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 53 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 43 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 40 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 26 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 25 reports