2020 Dodge Journey: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Journey at 21 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 66 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
21
NHTSA overall rating
4/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Dodge dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2020 Dodge Journey recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Dodge Journey, newest first.
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 25V552000Reported Aug 26, 2025
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 59C)
Units affected
219,577 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 Dodge Journey fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2020 Dodge Journey crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2020 Dodge Journey NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Dodge Journey SUV FWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
18.5%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2020 Dodge Journey owner complaints
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Journey, most recently on Oct 13, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Dodge Journey complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
20
Unknown or other
19
Back over prevention
8
Engine
8
Exterior lighting
5
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking
3
Power train
3
Service brakes
3
Steering
3
Visibility/wiper
3
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
