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Dodge Journey

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 1,067 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

1,067

Best Year

2008 (87%)

Years Covered

3

How reliable is the Dodge Journey?

vs national average-6% (82% avg)
vs Dodge brand average-8% (84% avg)
Best to worst year spread18 percentage points
Reliability trendDeclining over years

Dodge Journey by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201069%580109,883 mi
200973%435105,071 mi
200887%52117,848 mi

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About the Dodge Journey

The Dodge Journey has been tested 1,067 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2008 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2008 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 52 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Older DODGE JOURNEYs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 16 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 117,848 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 109,883 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Dodge brand average of 84%, the Journey is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Dodge models.

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