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2020 Dodge Journey specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2020 Dodge Journey, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 7 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 1,000 lb.

Max towing
1,000 lb
Horsepower
172 hp
Combined MPG
21
Recalls
1
2020 Dodge Journey towing capacity: up to 1,000 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Dodge Journey

2020 is the last model year listed for the Journey.

All the differences we found

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Air Conditioning: Three-zone temperature control — optional: SE Value
  • Mirrors: Interior observation mirror — standard: Crossroad — optional: SE Value

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Leather-trimmed bucket seats
  • Leather-trimmed bucket seats with perforated inserts
  • 17-in. aluminum
  • 17-in. aluminum, included with Blacktop Package
  • 19-in. Satin Carbon aluminum
  • All-wheel drive system
  • Cargo net
  • Exhaust tips — dual, bright
  • Interior Accents: Premium door trim panel
  • Power Accessories: 115-volt auxiliary outlet
  • Roof, Black
  • Second Row: Second-row seat with two child boosters
  • Suspension: High-performance
  • Suspension: Performance
  • Windows: Power front one-touch up/down

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Dodge Journey specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body Style
Four-door; seven-passenger
Assembly Plant
Toluca Assembly, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class
Sport-utility vehicle
Introduction date
First quarter 2008 as a 2009 model
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody
Engine2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve, VVT, SMPI I-4Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve, VVT, SMPI I-414 specs
Availability
Standard — SE Value and Crossroad
Type and Description
Four-cylinder, inline, tuned intake manifold with dual counter-rotating balance shafts and dual variable-valve timing (VVT)
Displacement
144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)
172 hp (128 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net, estimated)
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed
6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
4.5 quarts with filter (4.26 liters) SAE 5W-20
Coolant Capacity
7.9 quarts (7.5 liters) — single-zone climate control
Emission Controls
Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)
19/25/21
Engine Assembly Plant
Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.
Transmission40TES automatic four-speed overdriveTransmission: 40TES automatic four-speed overdrive9 specs
Availability
Standard — SE Value and Crossroad
Description
Four-speed overdrive, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
1st
2.842
2nd
1.57
3rd
1.0
4th
0.69
Reverse
2.21
Final-drive Ratio
4.28
Overall Top-gear
2.95
Drivetrain1 spec
Front-wheel Drive: Availability
Standard — SE Value, Crossroad
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp — Standard on all Journey models
Battery
525-amp maintenance-free
Suspension2 specs
Front
Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle
Rear
Multi-link independent with coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated rear suspension cradle
Steering6 specs
Type
Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
16.45
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)
38.5 (11.7) — 17-in. wheels and tires
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)
39.0 (11.9) — 19-in. wheels and tires
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.92
P/S pump
Hydraulic
Brakes6 specs
Front: Rotor size and type
13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
Front: Caliper size and type
2.0 (51.0) two-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
73.6 (475)
Rear: Rotor size and type
12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor
Rear: Caliper size and type
1.8 (45.0) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
66.5 (429)
Dimensions and capacities14 specs
Wheelbase
113.8 (2,889.8)
Overhang — Front
38.9 (989.3)
Overhang — Rear
39.7 (1,008.5)
Track — Front
61.8 (1,570.8)
Track — Rear
62.3 (1,581.8)
Overall Length
192.4 (4,887.6)
Overall Width
72.2 (1,834.5)
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.7 (2,127.0)
Overall Height
66.6 (1,692.6)
Vehicle Height including Roof Rack Assembly
69.5 (1,765.2)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.366
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters)
2.4-liter FWD — 20.5 (77.6)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Seven-passenger vehicle, FWD 2.4-liter
5,300 (2,404)
Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter I-4 with Automatic Transaxle
1,000 (450)
Accommodations28 specs
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)
2/3/2 standard
EPA Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
133.975 (3.794) — seven-passenger
Total Interior Passenger Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
123.701 (3.503) — seven-passenger
Front row: Headroom without Sunroof
40.8 (1,036.3)
Front row: Headroom with Sunroof
39.2 (995.0)
Front row: Legroom
40.8 (1,036.3)
Front row: Shoulder Room
57.5 (1,459.7)
Front row: Hip Room
53.8 (1,366.5)
Front row: Seat Travel
10.23 (260)
Front row: Front Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.39 (1.57)
Second row: Headroom without Sunroof
39.9 (1,013.0)
Second row: Headroom with Sunroof
39.2 (994.8)
Second row: Legroom
36.1 (916.7)
Second row: Couple, First to Second Row
30.5 (773.8)
Second row: Shoulder Room
56.9 (1,444.4)
Second row: Hip Room
54.4 (1,381.9)
Second row: EPA Rear Seat Volume Index or Third row Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
44.1 (1.2)
Third row: Headroom
37.7 (957.4)
Third row: Legroom
23.4 (595.5)
Third row: Couple, Second to Third Row
30.1 (765.1)
Third row: Shoulder Room
43.5 (1,104.9)
Third row: Hip Room
40.0 (1,016.3)
Rear Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
22.2 (0.63)
Cargo Width @ Wheelhouse
41.4 (1,050.5)
Trunk Liftover Height
30.8 (782.4)
Cargo Volume: Behind First-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
67.6 (1.915)
Cargo Volume: Behind Second-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
37.0 (1.0)
Cargo Volume: Behind Third-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
10.7 (0.3)
Wheels3 specs
SteelCast aluminum (SE Value option)Cast aluminum (Crossroad)Spare
AvailabilityStandard — SE ValueAvailable — SE ValueStandard — CrossroadStandard — all models
Type and MaterialSteel with wheel coversMachined cast-aluminum, five-spoke Gloss Black finishMachined cast-aluminum, five-spoke Black Noise finishTemporary spare steel wheel
Size17 x 6.517 x 6.519 x 7.0—

— not listed or not applicable

Tires4 specs
SE ValueCrossroadSpare
AvailabilityStandard — SE ValueStandard — CrossroadStandard — all Journey models
Size and Type225/65R17 102H, All-season Touring225/55R19 99H, All-season TouringT145/70R17 temporary spare tire
ModelNexen N'Priz RH7Nexen N'Priz RH7—
Revs per Mile (km)728 (453.8 @100 km/h)713 (444.7 @100 km/h)—

— not listed or not applicable

Brake features6 specs
Parking Brake Type
Standard — all Journey models
Power-assist Type
9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Four–wheel Anti-lock Brakes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
All-speed Traction Control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard

Source: 2020 Dodge Journey Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Dodge Journey fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Journey at 21 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Journey2.4L 4-cylinder4-speed automatic · FWD19MPG25MPG21MPG$2,950420

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2020 Dodge Journey wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SE ValueStandard
225/65R17Nexen N'Priz RH7
17 × 6.5 in, steel with wheel covers
all-season touring; load and speed rating 102H
CrossroadStandard
225/55R19Nexen N'Priz RH7
19 × 7.0 in, cast aluminum
all-season touring; load and speed rating 99H
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact temporary spare; size T145/70R17; Stowed under the rear of the vehicle on a cable winch; the compact spare has no tire pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.5 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2020 Dodge Journey Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 Dodge Journey maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugsThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Inspect and replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve if necessary

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter if necessary
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2020 Dodge Journey fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)Front wheel drive (FWD) models20.5 gallons77.6 liters
Engine oil with filter2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified)4.5 quarts4.26 liters
Cooling system2.4L engine with single or dual-zone climate control8 quarts7.5 liters
2.4L engine with three-zone climate control10 quarts9.5 liters

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Organic Additive Technology (OAT) formula antifreeze/coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile OAT Formula
Engine oil
API Certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection
87 octane (R+M)/2, 0-15% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid only
Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3, SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoir
Power steering fluid+4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar Power Steering Fluid+4 or Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to the MAX level.
  • Check lug nut/bolt torque after 25 miles (40 km) of driving.
  • Tighten lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern, twice around.
  • Do not use propylene glycol-based coolant or water/alcohol-based coolant alone.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Dodge Journey recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Dodge Journey: 1 recall campaign, 66 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Journey SUV FWD
18.5% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (1)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraAugust 26, 2025 · Campaign 25V552000

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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

Campaign 25V552000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
66
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
  • Electrical system20
  • Unknown or other19
  • Back over prevention14
  • Engine8
  • Exterior lighting5
  • Service brakes4
  • Power train3
  • Steering3

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Journey. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2020 Dodge Journey owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Owner's manuals

Quick guides

Supplements

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Great Lakes owner notes

What counts on a 2020 Dodge Journey from Michigan to Tennessee

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2020 Dodge Journey lines that matter for a Bowling Green winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from 225/65R17 on 17-inch wheels to 225/55R19 on 19-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2020 Dodge Journey fluids table lists SAE 5W-20, with 4.5 quarts per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 525 cold-cranking amps. A Journey left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

Every 2020 version in the factory data is front-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Journey wears, from the factory 225/65R17 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Octane from the owner data

The owner data specifies 87 octane. A higher grade than the manual asks for adds cost without benefit, while a lower one than required makes the engine pull back ignition timing, which shows most under load on a long Appalachian climb.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2020 Journey. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2020 Dodge Journey questions

How much oil does the 2020 Dodge Journey take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 quarts / 4.26 liters. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2020 Dodge Journey use?

Engine oil: API Certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Dodge Journey?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 Dodge Journey owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2020 Dodge Journey get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Journey at 21 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.4L 4-cylinder, 4-speed automatic, FWD: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2020 Dodge Journey use?

Factory tire sizes: 225/65R17 (SE Value); 225/55R19 (Crossroad). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2020 Dodge Journey?

Last model year: 2020 is the final year of the Journey in the manufacturer's data we cover; SE is now called SE Value; Dropped trim: GT; Powertrain no longer listed: 3.6-liter 24-valve VVT Pentastar V-6, six-speed automatic 62TE.

Does the 2020 Dodge Journey have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Dodge Journey. The most recent: Back over prevention: sensing system (August 2025). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2020 Dodge Journey?

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Journey with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (20), unknown or other (19), and back over prevention (14). 1 complaint involved a crash and 1 complaint a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2020 Dodge Journey's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 Dodge Journey is 4 out of 5 stars (Dodge Journey SUV FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.