2010 Dodge Journey AWD vs 2010 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Dodge Journey AWD | 2010 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 262 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 229 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey AWD | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 0 | 76 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 13 |
| Engine | 14 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 24 |
| Steering | 14 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2010 Dodge Journey AWD
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.