How safe is the Dodge Journey 2WD?
Drivers of the 2017–2020 Dodge Journey 2WD died at a rate of 62 per million registered vehicle years, 57% higher than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 104th of 127 vehicles, safer than 18% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2017–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Dodge Journey 2WD sits among all 127 vehicles
Dodge Journey 2WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the Dodge Journey 2WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Ford Mustang coupeSports car · Midsize | 59 | 21 |
| 102 | Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 65 | 20 |
| 103 | Dodge ChargerCar · Large | 61 | 19 |
| 104 | Dodge Journey 2WDSUV · Midsize | 62 | 18 |
| 105 | Ford FusionCar · Midsize | 67 | 17 |
| 106 | Honda Civic hatchbackCar · Small | 78 | 17 |
| 107 | Chrysler 300Car · Large | 69 | 16 |
How it compares with other SUVs
Among the 37 SUVs ranked, the Dodge Journey 2WD is 35th. The safest SUVs are below. See all SUVs.
| SUVs rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota C-HRSUV · Small | 2 | 99 |
| 2 | Nissan MuranoSUV · Midsize | 6 | 90 |
| 3 | Subaru AscentSUV · Midsize | 6 | 90 |
| 4 | Ford EdgeSUV · Midsize | 8 | 85 |
| 5 | Chevrolet TraverseSUV · Midsize | 9 | 83 |
| 35 | Dodge Journey 2WDSUV · Midsize | 62 | 18 |
Common questions
Is the Dodge Journey 2WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Dodge Journey 2WD is one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 62 per million registered vehicle years is 57% higher than the average, and it ranks 104th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Dodge Journey 2WD compare with other SUVs?
It ranks 35th of 37 SUVs. The safest is the Toyota C-HR, with a rate of 2.
Why is this different from the Dodge Journey 2WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.