DodgeJourney20192.4L/dodge/journey/2019/2-4l/
JC platform

2019 Dodge Journey — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Journey 2.4L.

Engine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2019 Dodge Journey 2.4L is a midsize crossover built on the JC platform, powered by a 2.4‑liter inline‑four that delivers 19/25/21 mpg EPA‑rated and paired with a 4‑speed automatic. Its oil capacity is 4.5 quarts of 5W‑20, and the vehicle’s design emphasizes a spacious interior and versatile seating for up to seven occupants. Within the Journey’s long‑running reliability record, the 2019 model sits near the median of the 2007‑2020 range, with a modest 92 owner complaints—an improvement over the peak of 1,594 complaints in 2009—indicating a relatively stable year in an otherwise fluctuating series.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter04891916AA alt 68081249AD
Spark plugSP0ZFR5F11 alt SP149125AF
BatteryBB86F101AA
Front wiper blades68235441AA
Thermostat68676480AA alt 68676481AA
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight4246 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 · Dot 4 · Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF +4
Brake FluidDot 3 · Dot 4 · Dot 3
Engine CoolantMopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 year
Engine Oil5W-20 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF +4
Transfer Case FluidSynthetic · 75W-90
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.7 pt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM6 Bolts: 97 inch lbs., M8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub181.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.468-.572 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance@ 70-80°F: 5,287-7,153 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum53.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum63.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 80.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.04 in; Rear: 0.04 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: .409
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: Turn 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep To Crankshaft Bolts: Step 1: 22.0 ft. lbs.

251°
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51°.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Dodge Journey represents a significant improvement in complaint volume compared to preceding model years, with only 92 complaints filed—down sharply from 222 in 2018 and far below the generation's peak of 1,594 in 2009. Federal data shows a clear downward trend across the vehicle's final production years, with 2019 registering just one recall compared to six in 2018, alongside a continued decline in technical service bulletins to 119. While investigations held steady at three, consistent with levels seen since 2015, the dramatic reduction in both complaints and recalls positions 2019 at the most reliable end of the model's lifecycle. The top complaint categories for this year include "Unknown Or Other" with 19 entries and "Back Over Prevention" with 18, while the data records six crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints, though specific root causes are not specified. Given the substantially lower complaint volume and minimal recall activity compared to earlier years, the 2019 model stands out as a comparatively sound choice within the Journey lineup.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
119
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
92
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 92 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other19
Back Over Prevention18
Electrical System8
Exterior Lighting4
Power Train4
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other3
Air Bags3
Seats3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V552000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 26/08/2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such… Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 119 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
18-063-262026-06-25Power TrainFlash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction…
1084652025-12-03StructureCAMERA – REAR VIEW
S25090000092025-10-21EngineEngine Oil Leak
91006532025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
1062412025-07-28Electrical SystemLAMP - DOME

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Journey 2.4L take?

4.5 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 is preferred., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Journey have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.