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2020 Dodge Journey: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Dodge Journey, most recently filed August 2025. Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Dodge Journey. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 25V552000 Filed Aug 26, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.
Repair progress not yet reported219,577 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (65)

65 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Dodge Journey, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 65.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2020 compares with other Journey years

Best and worst Journey years →
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Dodge Journey suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined

21
mpg combined
19
city
25
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,200
CO₂ tailpipe
420 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year

Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2020 Dodge Journey configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21$3,200420

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2020 Dodge Journey FAQ

How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 25V552000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2020 Dodge Journey problems?

Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (19), Unknown or other (19), Back over prevention (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2020 Dodge Journey get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg.

What safety rating did the 2020 Dodge Journey get?

NHTSA rated the 2020 Dodge Journey suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).

How does the 2020 Journey compare with other years?

Among the 2011–2020 Dodge Journey model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (65) and the 2015 the most (553). The 2020 drew 65. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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