2020 Dodge Journey

65 complaints on file, page 1 of 4.

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026Failure Oct 1, 2025Edgewater, FLCamera

   My 2020 Dodge Journey is subject to FCA Recall 59C / NHTSA Campaign 25V-552 involving the rearview camera. The camera malfunction affected the rearview image used when backing. While the recall was open, I contacted an authorized Dodge dealer. I was advised that FCA's official recall remedy/parts had not yet been released. The dealer nevertheless offered a customer-paid camera replacement and provided pricing. Because the vehicle was used for rental, the open safety recall also prevented it from being listed on the rental platform. In approximately October 2025, while the official recall remedy remained unavailable, the rearview camera was replaced at my expense. I later submitted a pre-notification reimbursement claim to Dodge/FCA with an invoice, payment/accounting documentation, dealer pricing information, and recall documentation. FCA denied the claim specifically because the repair “was not performed in a certified repair facility.” I requested reconsideration and asked FCA to provide its applicable reimbursement plan and identify the specific provision and regulatory basis permitting denial for that reason. I referenced 49 CFR 573.13. FCA did not provide the requested plan or identify the provision. Instead, Customer Care responded that the reimbursement decision was “considered final.” I am submitting this complaint to document the recall experience and my concern regarding FCA's administration of its pre-notification reimbursement process. I have retained the dealer communications, repair documentation, reimbursement submission, denial, and appeal correspondence. I have also requested that an authorized Dodge dealer inspect the vehicle and formally complete Recall 59C under FCA's current procedure.

   NHTSA complaint 11765169
2. Filed Aug 22, 2026Failure Apr 13, 2023Clarkton, MOElectrical system

   When starting my car and turning on my air or heat component the front will turn on but the components in the middle won’t! You have to hit the panel to make it turn on and when your driving the middle component shuts off losing power and dims the lights and dash lights with radio screen! I’ve had this issue since I purchased this car 3yrs ago and the business just says oh they have that issue why do I have to pay to rewire my electrical system and paying over $17k for this vehicle it should have been covered by the warranty

   NHTSA complaint 11758733
3. Filed Aug 13, 2026Failure Aug 1, 202497,000 milesMesa, AZBack over prevention

   The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the rear-view camera was inverted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 97,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11756716
4. Filed Aug 10, 2026Failure Aug 9, 2026Mercer, PAElectrical system

   The wiring harness for back hatch the coating of the wire are all cracking . The passenger side rear back up light wasn’t working and the harness is cracking the wiring when opening and closing the hatch . I have picture. It looks worse in person

   NHTSA complaint 11755881
5. Filed Jun 26, 2026Failure Jun 26, 202136,000 milesValparaiso, INBack over prevention

   The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera image was intermittently flipped, distorted, and inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. A dealer was contacted and stated that there was no fix for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11746706
6. Filed May 21, 2026Failure Aug 26, 2025110,000 milesMesa, AZBack over prevention

   The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. The contact stated that when reversing the back over, the prevention camera would display a distorted image. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that there was no remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11739227
7. Filed May 20, 2026Failure Feb 1, 202440,000 milesHenderson, NCBack over prevention

   The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera would display an upside image. The contact stated that she had purchased a replacement camera and was given an estimate for the labor. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact called two local dealers but was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11738952
8. Filed Apr 30, 2026Failure Aug 25, 2025Henderson, KYWarnings, Unknown or other

   Back-up camera was recalled August 25, 2025. Not repaired yet and no information from Manufacturer, Chrysler Corp. The screen shows black and streaks, sometimes reflects upside down images. I have the 2020 Dodge Journey and it is difficult to see when backing.

   NHTSA complaint 11734877
9. Filed Apr 14, 2026Failure Apr 11, 2026Twin Falls, IDElectrical system, Visibility/wiper

   Backup camera has been recalled several months ago but no remedy has been made yet. I’ve also noticed when I turn on the wipers my screens including the dash and entertainment go dark and barely visible.

   NHTSA complaint 11731256
10. Filed Apr 2, 2026Failure Feb 1, 2024Bennington, NEElectrical system, Visibility/wiper

    Received notice of recall last year in the mail TWICE and parts are still not available at any local dealer to get fixed. We have dealt with this issue for over 2 years now with no solution

    NHTSA complaint 11728722
11. Filed Apr 1, 2026Failure Feb 26, 2026Greensboro, NCElectrical system, Exterior lighting, Unknown or other

    If you turn the air or heat off it turns itself back on. Sometimes none of the botton on the dash responds to any command including turning the radio air or anything off or on.

    NHTSA complaint 11728675
12. Filed Mar 24, 2026Failure Mar 24, 2026Morrison, COUnknown or other

    Backup camera recalled August 2025, noticed received in the mail however when attempted to fix it he camera I was told they are waiting to get parts in stock. It has now been several months and they still do not have parts to repair the recall. I have had multiple instances where I have almost backed into a car, I have also backed into parking poles. The camera is upside down and very confusing to see. This recall has been VERY inconvenient and it is VERY upsetting that they are unable to provide the tools needed to repair the recall which is absolutely NOT okay.

    NHTSA complaint 11726680
13. Filed Mar 10, 2026Failure Aug 26, 202543,000 milesAsbury, IABack over prevention

    The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the rear-view camera had started failing. The contact stated that occasionally the image was inverted or the image rolled. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact had been calling the local dealer but was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11723249
14. Filed Mar 9, 2026Failure Aug 26, 2025West Melbourne, FLBack over prevention

    The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    NHTSA complaint 11722942
15. Filed Mar 5, 2026Failure Aug 1, 202540,000 milesMadison, ALBack over prevention

    The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was upside down or blank while displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11722203
16. Filed Mar 2, 2026Failure Mar 2, 2026Omaha, NEElectrical system, Unknown or other

    The car door locks fail to lock/unlock. Outside, it has been intermittent, meaning at times, my key fob will unlock/lock the doors but at times will it work. I tried to lock my car after parking and the car buttons wouldn’t work and the car horn just beeped when I tried to use the key fob. Inside, the lock/unlock button does not work on either the driver or passenger side. I cannot lock/unlock the car from the inside. I cannot open the back passenger doors from the inside/outside; they remain locked. I cannot unlock the front passenger door from the inside buttons but - so far - can open the door by pulling the inside handle. The back hatch seems to be unlocked at all times now. The car doors do not automatically lock when driving like they used to. My children cannot get in or out of the car at present without climbing into the front driver’s seat. I am not sure if this is a consistent issue or intermittent at this time. My car just passed a multi-point inspection on Saturday, and I have an appointment for it to be evaluated on Wednesday. Please contact me if additional information is needed.

    NHTSA complaint 11721534
17. Filed Feb 24, 2026Failure Feb 1, 2025North Tonawanda, NYElectrical system

    Left speaker drivers seat goes in and out with sound. Radio glitches volume goes up and down randomly. Open door alarm sounds randomly. Blue tooth does not work. Sinus x does not work. Back up camera flipped upside down and beeps all the time when in reverse.

    NHTSA complaint 11720072
18. Filed Feb 16, 2026Failure Apr 6, 2024Clarkton, MOElectrical system

    My electrical shorts out, radio goes in and out and the ac/heat turns on and off! When I choose to turn off it will turn back on! When driving at night driving on paved road you can see the lights dim and brighten it has gotten worse since I got the car in 2024

    NHTSA complaint 11718274
19. Filed Jan 29, 2026Failure Jan 29, 2026Miamisburg, OHEngine

    I am filing this complaint to report a repeated safety-related defect involving the engine thermostat in my 2020 Dodge Journey and to formally request an investigation by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). The thermostat in this vehicle has failed twice, despite being replaced after the initial failure. The recurrence of the same failure in a critical engine temperature control component indicates a potential design or manufacturing defect, not normal wear or improper maintenance. Each thermostat failure resulted in abnormal engine temperature behavior and warning indicators. Thermostat failure directly compromises the engine cooling system and creates a risk of overheating, sudden engine shutdown, loss of propulsion, and engine damage. These conditions present a clear safety hazard, particularly if failure occurs at highway speeds, in traffic, or during extreme temperatures. A thermostat is a non-consumable, safety-critical component that should not require multiple replacements in a vehicle of this age and mileage. The fact that the failure occurred again after repair suggests that the defect may be systemic and potentially affects other 2020 Dodge Journey vehicles equipped with the same thermostat design or housing. This issue meets NHTSA’s criteria for investigation due to: Repeat failure of the same safety-critical component Risk of loss of power or vehicle disablement Potential for engine overheating and sudden breakdown Evidence suggesting a broader defect pattern I am requesting that NHTSA: Open a defect investigation into thermostat failures in the 2020 Dodge Journey Require corrective action by the manufacturer if a defect trend is identified, including a recall, safety service campaign, or extended warranty This complaint is submitted in the interest of preventing further incidents and protecting vehicle occupants and other roadway users.

    NHTSA complaint 11714270
20. Filed Jan 23, 2026Failure Nov 29, 2025Lawrenceville, GAElectrical systemFire

    The contact stated that their father owned a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle began making an abnormal noise. The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system warning light was illuminated. The contact began to head back home when another vehicle blew its horn and informed them of a fire coming from under the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact immediately stopped the vehicle and was able to safely exit. The fire expanded and consumed the front of the vehicle. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report and a police report were filed. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The contact had no injuries, and no medical attention was needed. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint 11712872