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Service bulletins for the 2016 Dodge Journey

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

181 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
18-039-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
S20190000022020-05-26. Service bulletin. STEERING. Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
S15080004802020-05-26. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20080000272020-05-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Vehicle Does Not Start, No Crank
90042412020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. SHIELD, Seat For concern of driver side seat shield is broken/cracked. Before replacing this part send an email to FCA Redacted Content; With the dealer address and a picture of the part. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
S15080004802020-05-18. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20080000272020-05-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Vehicle Does Not Start, No Crank
90042412020-05-18. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. SHIELD, Seat For concern of driver side seat shield is broken/cracked. Before replacing this part send an email to FCA Redacted Content; With the dealer address and a picture of the part. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
S15080004802020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20080000272020-04-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Vehicle Does Not Start, No Crank
90042412020-04-27. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; SEATS:BARRIERS. SHIELD, Seat For concern of driver side seat shield is broken/cracked. Before replacing this part send an email to FCA Redacted Content; With the dealer address and a picture of the part. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
S20080000132020-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
18-058-19 REV. B2020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming
90040222020-01-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: - Compressor - Valve block - Individual hoses - Temp sensor - Shield - Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-004-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
31-006-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
18-089-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
08-083-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module (HFM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the HFM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: U0197-00 - Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module. Customers may also comment one or more the following: Loss of audio while on a Bluetooth phone call(MYs 2014 - 2019 JC Only). HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" is displayed on the head unit. The HFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input. The HFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH. Inaccurate foreign language translations. Voice Recognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language. IPhone 4 starts auto recording itself. Background noise from automated speech recognition. When in Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show ?Musicpaused connecting phone? while a song is being played and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. When in Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod touch, BTSA will not audio stream. Integrated center stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition was turned off. Automatic Sound Recognition (ASR) microphone picking up background noise. When the language is set for Italian and after the ignition is cycled,the phone screens will change to English(Sales Code RSQ Only). No response from the steering wheel VR button. Not being able to enter into the phone screen on the radio. The customer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English. The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.
90032202019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
53034160A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Part Description: Accelerator Pedal Issue Description: Vehicle has accelerator pedal fault code. Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. DTC P2299 is usually caused by a two footed driver and accelerator pedal should not be replaced for this fault.
1RH65DX8A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Part Description: Door Handle, Rear Exterior Issue Description: If the vehicle is in for rear door outside handle frozen and will not open for JC (Dodge Journey) 2014, 2015, 2016 MY 0 to 36,000 miles, FCA is looking to gather information prior to repairing the vehicle. Please contact Kevin Murphree via Cell Phone (248) 613-3417 or Ron Papke at cell (248) 705-5869.~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Kevin and/or Ron would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair.~ If the dealership is not close to metro Detroit; please take pictures and a detailed description of what is causing the issue.
23-035-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Sunroof Leak Under High Water Pressure This bulletin involves installing a new sunroof service trough. The customer may describe a water leak at the rear of the sunroof when using a high pressure touchless car wash.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.