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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3D4PH5FV2AT160279 · Checked Aug 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 13

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3D4PH5FV2AT•••••• 2010 Dodge JOURNEY AWD

This build draws 6.0× more complaints than the average 2010 Dodge JOURNEY AWD build (13 vs 2).

13on this build
87on the model
40builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 5 Service Brakes 4 Steering 3 Engine 2

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Seats Sep 2024
My active headrests on the front seats have suddenly sprung, i.e. They have opened up. The car was parked in my yard, no other vehicles around, no accident/fender bender. I went out one day and the headrests were both opened up. This is a known problem for Dodge (at the time it…
Electrical System Jul 2023
Car constantly does not start. I have had to have it towed multiple times after driving places because it just decides to not start. The starter cranks but does not start. Then out of the blue it starts again and will start every day for weeks and then not start again. This…
Steering Nov 2019
The contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While starting the vehicle, the steering hose burst without warning. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that the steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on 11/20/19. The manufacturer was…
Service Brakes Oct 2019
The contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that soon after replacing the brakes and her rotors, the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to several independent mechanics however, they were all unable to determine the cause of…
Engine Nov 2014
The contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical module needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3D4PH5FV2AT160279 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.