Dodge Journey vs Honda CR-V
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Dodge Journey
- Total complaints
- 5,236
- Avg per model year
- 375
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 26
- Most complained year
- 2009 (1,433)
Top problems: Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes
Honda CR-V
- Total complaints
- 15,732
- Avg per model year
- 524
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 62
- Most complained year
- 2018 (2,103)
Top problems: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine
Complaints by model year
| Year | Dodge Journey | Honda CR-V | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | 339 | ||
| 2019 | 97 | 1,075 | ||
| 2018 | 225 | 2,103 | ||
| 2017 | 196 | 1,745 | ||
| 2016 | 385 | 389 | ||
| 2015 | 548 | 668 | ||
| 2014 | 409 | 585 | ||
| 2013 | 351 | 381 | ||
| 2012 | 375 | 400 | ||
| 2011 | 169 | 551 | ||
| 2010 | 987 | 480 | ||
| 2009 | 1,433 | 386 | ||
| 2008 | 8 | 960 | ||
| 2007 | 4 | 885 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.