Dodge Journey JC

Dodge Journey JC
Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Dodge Journey JC (2009–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 29 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: JC

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,890 mm RDW4,890 mm TC4,887 mm
Width1,878 mm Traficom1,830 mm TC1,834 mm
Height1,745 mm Traficom1,700 mm TC1,692–1,765 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mm RDW2,890 mm TC2,890 mm
Front track1,571 mm ASTRA1,570 mm TC–
Rear track1,582 mm ASTRA1,580 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,660–1,775 kg RDW1,722–1,926 kg TC1,732–2,054 kg
Mass in running order1,760–1,875 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,380–2,480 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,100–1,360 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer450 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5–7 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Boot space––397–784 L
Fuel tank––77 L
Performance
Top speed188 km/h RDW–182–207 km/h
Torque220–310 Nm ASTRA–220–342 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/55R19, 225/65R16, 225/65R17

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2014: ★★★★☆ · 2016–2020: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older61.1% (58.5–63.7)69.2%1,312

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension53.5%41.6%
Brakes45.4%36.4%
Tyres35.1%31.2%
Lights and electrics30.2%28.8%
Steering21.8%7.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks15.7%17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

5,532 complaints for model years 2009–2020. 209 crashes · 112 fires · 245 injuries · 1 death

  • Electrical system 2,122
  • Engine 978
  • Brakes 968
  • Airbags 652
  • Transmission and drivetrain 493
  • Steering 336

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 29 versions of the Dodge Journey JC

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European Union 10 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20162.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol219–226 g/km370
20162.4 L129 kW (175 PS)Petrol239 g/km22
20132.0 L–Other fuel176 g/km32
2011–20132.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel165–176 g/km1,279
20112.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel169 g/km680
20112.7 L136 kW (185 PS)Petrol246 g/km162
20102.0 L–Diesel174 g/km8,016
20102.4 L–Petrol216 g/km1,088
20102.7 L–Petrol246 g/km494
2010––Other fuel186 g/km28

United Kingdom 5 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–201009MY 2.0td (From 3 Dec 08) · 2.0td2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2009–201009MY 2.0td (From 3 Dec 08) · 2.0td2.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2009–201009MY 2.4 Manual 5 · 2.42.4 LPetrol5-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
200909MY 2.0td Manual 62.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
200909MY 2.0td Auto 62.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–20202.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–263 g/km
2012–20193.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA289–292 g/km
2011–2019FFV3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–284 g/km
20113.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2009–20103.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
20103.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2009CMODE3.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Canada 7 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2020Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle255–261 g/km
2013–2019Sport utility vehicle: Small3.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.0–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle276–292 g/km
2013–2019Sport utility vehicle: Small3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)6-speed automatic16.2–16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle259–274 g/km
2009–2012Sport utility vehicle2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.7–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle246–255 g/km
2011–2012Sport utility vehicle3.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.9–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle274–288 g/km
2011–2012Sport utility vehicle3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)6-speed automatic16.1 L/100 km 5-cycle258 g/km
2009–2010Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.6–13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle290–308 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.