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Dodge Journey: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2020 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2020 (88/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2020 88 · 2019 84 · 2017 76 · 2018 71

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202088/100
Buybest year

61 complaints · 1 recalls

201984/100
Buy

92 complaints · 1 recalls

201871/100
Buy

222 complaints · 6 recalls

201776/100
Buy

196 complaints · 2 recalls

201669/100
Buy

383 complaints · 4 recalls

201562/100
Caution

548 complaints · 6 recalls

201466/100
Caution

408 complaints · 7 recalls

201371/100
Buy

351 complaints · 4 recalls

201264/100
Caution

375 complaints · 6 recalls

201164/100
Caution

169 complaints · 4 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2020?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2020 Dodge Journey’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2020 Dodge Journey head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Dodge Journey as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.