Dodge Journey 2016: Engine Stalling Risk - Recall S89
Chrysler recalls 2016 Dodge Journey models with engine stalling risk due to faulty crankshaft or camshaft sensor. Owners must have the sensor connector replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles that may stall and cause crashes due to a faulty crankshaft or camshaft sensor. This issue requires a free repair at a dealer to prevent engine failure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226737-dodge-journey-2016-engine-stalling-risk-recall-s89.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226737-dodge-journey-2016-engine-stalling-risk-recall-s89 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V907000
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“Dodge Journey 2016: Engine Stalling Risk - Recall S89.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226737-dodge-journey-2016-engine-stalling-risk-recall-s89. Based on NHTSA recall #16V907000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V907000).
Why it’s dangerous
The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may work intermittently, causing the engine to stall. If the engine stalls while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured between May 9 and July 15, 2016. Drivers who experience engine stalling should check if their vehicle is affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Dodge Journey was manufactured between May 9 and July 15, 2016. The recall covers Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot models from this period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Repair
Dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V907000 (December 16, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.