Dodge Journey · Model year 2016 · No longer built
2016 Dodge Journey specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2016 Dodge Journey, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications.
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2016 Dodge Journey specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body Style | Four-door; five- or seven-passenger |
| Assembly Plant | Toluca Assembly, Mexico |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Sport-utility vehicle |
Body/chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Construction | Steel unibody |
Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve, VVT, SMPI I-4+−
| Availability | SE, SXT and Crossroad |
| Type and Description | Four cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with dual counter-rotating balance shafts and dual variable-valve timing |
| 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) | 173 hp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (71 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net, estimated) | 166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) @ 4,000 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) | 19/26 |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich. |
Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve, VVT, SMPI I-4+−
| Availability | SE, AWD, SXT, Crossroad and R/T |
| Type and Description | 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, three-plenum intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Valve System | DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic |
| Power (SAE net, estimated) | 283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (67.1 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net, estimated) | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Maximum Engine Speed | 6,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; Ethanol E85 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.5 quarts with filter (5.2 liters) SAE 10W-30 MAF |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.6 quarts (10 liters) — single- or dual-zone climate control; 11.6 quarts (11 liters) — tri-zone climate control |
| Emission Controls | Three-way catalytic converter, electronic EGR, and internal engine features |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 17/25 FWD; 16/24 AWD |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich. |
Transmission: 40TES automatic four-speed overdrive+−
| Availability | SE, SXT and Crossroad with 2.4-liter engine |
| 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 |
Transmission: 62TE/62TEA automatic six-speed overdrive+−
| Availability | AWD, SE, SXT, Crossroad and R/T with 3.6-liter V-6 |
| Description | Six-speed, adaptive electronic control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch |
| 1st | 4.127 |
| 2nd | 2.842 |
| 3rd | 2.283 |
| 4th | 1.452 — Upshift; 1.570 — WOT kickdown |
| 5th | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.690 |
| Reverse | 3.214 |
| Transfer Ratio | 0.95 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 3.16 |
| Overall Top-gear | 2.06 |
Drivetrain: front-wheel drive+−
| Availability | SE, SXT, Crossroad and R/T |
Drivetrain: all-wheel drive+−
| Availability | SE, SXT, Crossroad and R/T with 3.6-liter V-6 |
| Type | Electronically controlled coupling (ECC) with variable torque output |
| Rear Differential | Open |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp — Standard on all Journey models |
| Battery | 525-amp maintenance-free |
Suspension+−
| Front | Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle |
| Rear | Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated rear suspension cradle |
Steering+−
| 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; 39.0 (11.9) — 19-in. wheels and tires |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.92 |
| P/S pump | Hydraulic |
Brakes: front+−
| Rotor size and type | 13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor |
| Caliper size and type | 2.0 (51.0) two-piston floating caliper |
| Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm) | 73.6 (475) |
Brakes: rear+−
| Rotor size and type | 12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor |
| Caliper size and type | 1.8 (45.0) single-piston floating caliper |
| Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm) | 66.5 (429) |
Dimensions and capacities+−
| 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) | 0.368 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters): 2.4-liter and 3.6-liter FWD | 20.5 (77.6) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters): 3.6-liter AWD | 21.1 (79.87) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Five-passenger vehicle, FWD 2.4-liter | 5,005 (2,270) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Seven-passenger vehicle, FWD 2.4-liter | 5,250 (2,381) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Five-passenger vehicle, AWD 3.6-liter | 5,600 (2,540) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Seven-passenger vehicle, FWD-3.6-liter | 5,475 (2,483) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Seven-passenger vehicle, AWD 3.6-liter | 5,600 (2,540) |
| Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter I-4 with Automatic Transaxle | 1,000 (450) |
| Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg): 3.6-liter V-6 with Automatic Transaxle, FWD or AWD | 2,500 (1,135) |
| Curb Weight, Five-passenger Vehicle, Automatic Transaxle lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter I-4 Federal Engine | FWD — 3,818 (1,735) |
| Curb Weight, Five-passenger Vehicle, Automatic Transaxle lbs. (kg): 3.6-liter V-6 Engine | FWD — 4,054 (1,843); AWD — 4,238 (1,926) |
Accommodations+−
| Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows) | 2/3 standard, 2/3/2 optional |
| EPA Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 133.975 (3.794) – seven-passenger; 134.552 (3.810) – five-passenger |
| Total Interior Passenger Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 123.701 (3.503) – seven-passenger; 99.614 (2.821) – five-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 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) |
| 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) (5-passenger vehicles) | 39.61 (1.121) |
| Cargo Volume: Behind Second-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m) (7-passenger vehicles) | 37.0 (1.0) |
| Cargo Volume: Behind Third-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 10.7 (0.3) |
Wheels+−
| Availability | Standard — SE |
| Type and Material | Steel with wheel covers |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 |
| Availability | Available — SE |
| Type and Material | Machined cast-aluminum, five-spoke |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 |
| Availability | Standard — SXT |
| Type and Material | Machined cast-aluminum, twin five-spoke |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 |
| Availability | Standard — R/T; Optional — SXT |
| Type and Material | Machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Tech Silver (Optional – SXT), Satin Carbon finish (R/T) or Gloss Black finish (SXT or R/T Blacktop package) |
| Size | 19 x 7.0 |
| Availability | Standard — Crossroad |
| Type and Material | Machined cast-aluminum, five-spoke Hyper Black finish |
| Size | 19 x 7.0 |
| Availability | Optional — SXT Chrome Package |
| Type and Material | Chrome-clad cast-aluminum, six-spoke |
| Size | 19 x 7.0 |
| Availability | Standard — all models |
| Type and Material | Temporary spare steel wheel |
Tires+−
| Availability | Standard — SE and SXT |
| Size and Type | P225/65R17, All-season Touring |
| Model | Kumho Solus KH16 |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 725 (471) |
| Availability | Standard — Crossroad and R/T |
| Size and Type | 225/55R19, All-season Touring |
| Model | Kumho Solus KH16 |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 711 (444) |
| Availability | Standard — all Journey models |
| Size and Type | T145/70R17 temporary spare tire |
Brakes: parking brake, power assist and safety systems+−
| 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: 2016 Dodge Journey Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.
Showing 93 of 140 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | SE | SXT | Crossroad | Crossroad Plus | R/T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | |||||
| BodyBright exhaust tip, dual (FWD) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| FasciaStandard | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Performance with Black accents | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Performance with Platinum Chrome accents | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| GrilleBright | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body color | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Gloss Black | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Side sillsBlack | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Black, extended with Platinum Chrome accents | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Sunroof — power with express open/close | — | — | |||
| LightingAutomatic halogen headlamps | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Black headlamp bezels | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fog lamps | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fog lamps with Gloss Black surrounds | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Tail lampsIncandescent | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| LED | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| LED with Gloss Black bezels | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| MirrorsBlack, fold away, power heated | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Body color, fold away, power heated | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gloss Black, fold away, power heated | — | Pkg | — | — | Pkg |
| Roof RailsBlack side roof rails | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | |
| Platinum Chrome roof rails | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| TiresP225/65R17 BSW All-season Touring | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| P225/55R19 BSW All-season Touring | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheels17-in. steel wheels with wheel covers | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum wheels | ✓ | — | — | — | |
| 19-in. Gloss Black cast-aluminum wheels | — | Pkg | — | — | Pkg |
| 19-in. Hyper Black, cast aluminum, five-spoke wheels | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 19-in. Satin Silver cast-aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | |
| 19-in. Satin Carbon cast-aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Interior | |||||
| Auxiliary Power115-volt auxiliary outlet | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Climate ControlManual dual-zone temperature control | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Three-zone manual temperature control | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Three-zone automatic temperature control | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ColorsBlack | — | ||||
| Black with red stitching | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Black with Light Slate Grey stitching | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Light Frost Beige | — | — | — | ||
| Floor mats — front and rear | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multimedia SystemsUconnect 4.3 with 4.3-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, CD player, MP3/WMA, audio jack input and remote USB port | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Uconnect 4.3S with 4.3-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD player, MP3/WMA, audio jack input and remote USB port | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | |
| Uconnect 8.4 with 8.4-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD/DVD player, MP3/WMA/AAC, audio jack input, remote USB port and SD card slot | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uconnect 8.4N with 8.4-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD/DVD player, MP3/WMA/AAC, audio jack input, remote USB port, SD card slot, Uconnect Voice Command, Bluetooth streaming audio, handsfree texting and preprogrammed response, Garmin navigation with audible turn by turn directions, POI and Lane Guidance and SiriusXM Travel Link | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Radio — with one-year service contract | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Seat Video Package with 9-in. video screen | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Speaker Systems — six speakers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Speaker SystemsPremium sound system with six Infinity speakers, subwoofer and 368-watt amplifier | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| SeatsPremium cloth low-back bucket seats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Leather-trimmed bucket seats | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Leather-trimmed with sport mesh inserts | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| FrontPower four-way driver lumbar adjuster | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual driver height adjuster | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Power six-way driver seat | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated front seats | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Front-passenger forward fold-flat seat with Flip ’n Stow in-seat storage | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Second RowEasy entry 40/60 Tilt ’n Slide seat with recline | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third Row50/50 fold-flat seat with recline | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering wheelUrethane | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped, includes steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Dimple leather-wrapped with red stitching, includes steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| StorageFront-passenger Flip ‘n Stow in-seat storage | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunroof — power with express open/close | — | — | — | ||
| VisorsDriver sun visor with mirror; passenger visor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Driver and front-passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| WindowsPower with driver's one-touch down | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Power with front row one-touch up/down | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Powertrain and Chassis | |||||
| 2.4-liter I-4 engine with four-speed automatic transmission | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 3.6-liter V-6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission | ✓ | ||||
| Remote start system | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| SteeringPerformance-tuned power steering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Firm-feel power steering | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| SuspensionNormal-duty (FWD) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Touring (FWD) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Performance-tuned (AWD) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| High-performance (FWD and AWD) | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Safety and Security | |||||
| Garmin navigation | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| ParkSense rear park assist | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| ParkView rear backup camera | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Security Alarm | — | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Uconnect Voice Command — Includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and Uconnect phone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Packages | |||||
| Blacktop Package — includes 19 x 7-in. Gloss Black aluminum wheels and 225/55R19 BSW All-season touring tires, Black headlamp bezels, and touring suspension (SXT), Gloss Black exterior mirrors, Gloss Black fascia applique, Gloss Black grille and black side roof rails (R/T) | — | — | — | ||
| Driver Convenience Group — includes ParkSense rear park assist, ParkView rear backup camera and universal garage door opener | — | — | — | ||
| Flexible Seating Group — includes easy entry second-row 40/60 Tilt 'n Slide seat, three-zone air conditioning and third row 50/50 folding/reclining seat | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Navigation and Backup Camera Group — includes voice command navigation, ParkSense rear park assist, ParkView rear backup camera and SiriusXM Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link with five-year subscription | — | — | — | ||
| Popular Equipment Group SE — includes interior observation mirror, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, overhead console, passenger assist handles, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, and front and rear seat floor mats | — | — | — | — | |
| Popular Equipment Group Crossroad Plus — includes overhead console, leather wrapped shifter knob and steering wheel, sun visors, front and rear floor mats, passenger assist handles, and interior observation mirror (SE), security alarm, remote start, heated front seats, universal garage door opener and automatic headlamps with daytime running lights, heated steering wheel | — | — | — | ||
| Crossroad Plus Preferred Order Package – includes leather seats with cloth inserts and light grey accent stitching, front passenger forward fold-flat seat, cargo net, passenger assist handles, overhead console, passenger in-seat cushion storage, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, three-zone auto temp control, six-way power driver seat with four-way lumbar adjust, front and rear aimable LED lamps, interior observation mirror, 8.4-inch touchscreen display, Uconnect 8.4 CD/DVD/MP3 | — | — | ✓ | — | |
| Premium Group — includes daytime running lamps, power four-way driver lumbar adjustment, six-way power driver’s seat, passenger in-seat storage and fold-flat seat, security alarm, SiriusXM Radio with one-year free subscription, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob | — | — | — | — | |
| Rear Seat Video Group I — includes second-row overhead 9-in. video screen, video remote control and wireless headphones. Also includes six premium audio speakers with subwoofer, 368-watt amplifier and portable rechargeable trouble light on Crossroad Plus | — | — | — | ||
| Premium Sound Group — includes six premium audio speakers with subwoofer, 368-watt amplifier and portable rechargeable trouble light and universal garage door opener | — | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Tow Group — includes four-pin connector trailer-tow wiring harness. Additional Dodge towing accessories may be required | — | — | — | — | |
| Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth Group — includes handsfree Bluetooth capability, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
- Dashes in the guide are shown as NA.
- Items printed at the group level (no indent) with their own codes are listed with an empty group.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
SXT over SE+10 standard +
- ✓Fascia: Performance with Black accents
- ✓Lighting: Fog lamps
- ✓Tail lamps: LED
- ✓Mirrors: Body color, fold away, power heated
- ✓17-in. aluminum wheels
- ✓Climate Control: Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- ✓Climate Control: Three-zone manual temperature control
- ✓Floor mats — front and rear
- ✓Easy entry 40/60 Tilt ’n Slide seat with recline
- ✓Third Row: 50/50 fold-flat seat with recline
Crossroad over SXT+13 standard +
- ✓Performance with Platinum Chrome accents
- ✓Grille: Gloss Black
- ✓Black, extended with Platinum Chrome accents
- ✓Lighting: Black headlamp bezels
- ✓Lighting: Fog lamps with Gloss Black surrounds
- ✓Tail lamps: LED with Gloss Black bezels
- ✓Platinum Chrome roof rails
- ✓Tires: P225/55R19 BSW All-season Touring
- ✓19-in. Hyper Black, cast aluminum, five-spoke wheels
- ✓Uconnect 4.3S with 4.3-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD player, MP3/WMA, audio jack input and remote USB port
- ✓SiriusXM Radio — with one-year service contract
- ✓Leather-wrapped, includes steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- ✓Uconnect Voice Command — Includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and Uconnect phone
Crossroad Plus over Crossroad+9 standard +
- ✓Three-zone automatic temperature control
- ✓Colors: Black with Light Slate Grey stitching
- ✓Uconnect 8.4 with 8.4-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD/DVD player, MP3/WMA/AAC, audio jack input, remote USB port and SD card slot
- ✓Seats: Leather-trimmed with sport mesh inserts
- ✓Front: Power four-way driver lumbar adjuster
- ✓Front: Power six-way driver seat
- ✓Front-passenger forward fold-flat seat with Flip ’n Stow in-seat storage
- ✓Front-passenger Flip ‘n Stow in-seat storage
- ✓Driver and front-passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
R/T over Crossroad Plus+15 standard +
- ✓Body: Bright exhaust tip, dual (FWD)
- ✓Fascia: Performance with Black accents
- ✓Grille: Body color
- ✓Side sills: Black
- ✓Lighting: Automatic halogen headlamps
- ✓Tail lamps: LED
- ✓19-in. Satin Carbon cast-aluminum wheels
- ✓Auxiliary Power: 115-volt auxiliary outlet
- ✓Colors: Black with red stitching
- ✓Premium sound system with six Infinity speakers, subwoofer and 368-watt amplifier
- ✓Leather-trimmed bucket seats
- ✓Heated front seats
- ✓Dimple leather-wrapped with red stitching, includes steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- ✓Windows: Power with front row one-touch up/down
- ✓Security Alarm
Standard on every trim (44)
- Body-color door handles
- Body: Bright exhaust tip, dual (AWD)
- Sunscreen glass
- Lighting: Headlamp time delay off
- Tires: Compact spare
- Wipers — variable-intermittent windshield wiper and rear window wiper
- Auxiliary Power: 12-volt center console
- Auxiliary Power: 12-volt auxiliary
- Auxiliary Power: 12-volt DC front and rear
- Climate Control: Max air conditioning feature
- Air filtering
- Instrument cluster with Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)
- Instrument panel, soft-touch materials
- 40/60 Seating with fore/aft adjustment and recline
- Steering Column — tilt/telescoping
- Steering wheel: Mounted audio controls
- Second row in-floor storage bins
- Front-wheel drive (FWD)
- Anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, hydraulic assist brake
- Electrical: 160-amp alternator
- Electrical: Battery – 525 amp, maintenance free
- Fuel Tank: 20.5 gallon (FWD models)
- Fuel Tank: 21.1 gallon (AWD models)
- Speed control
- Air Bags: Advanced multistage front
- Air Bags: Side-curtain for all rows
- Side, driver and front passenger seat mounted
- Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee air bag
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- All-speed traction control system (TCS)
- BeltAlert
- Brake/Park interlock
- Dual-note electric horn
- Door Locks: Speed-sensitive automatic power
- One-touch driver unlock, two-touch passenger door unlock key fob
- Door Locks: Child-protection, rear
- Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Height-adjustable seat belts
- Interior head-impact protection (active headrests)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
- Remote keyless/illuminated entry
- Seat belts — includes three-point for all positions
- Tire-pressure monitor display
Source: 2016 Dodge Journey Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2016 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. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV 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 plugs (2.4L Engine). ** | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** | ||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
Once a month or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level.
- Check windshield washer fluid level.
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission (4-speed only) and fill as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
At every oil change interval as indicated by the oil change indicator system
- 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 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.
Severe duty (all models)
- Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or predominately at idle or very low engine RPM.
- Oil change indicator can prompt service as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) under severe operating conditions; service within the next 500 miles (805 km).
- Oil change intervals must never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.
- ** Spark plug interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2016 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
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | Front-wheel-drive models | 20.5 gal | 77.6 L |
| All-wheel-drive models | 21 gal | 79.8 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 4.5 qt | 4.26 L |
| 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 6 qt | 5.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 2.4L engine, single or dual-zone climate control | 10.7 qt | 10.1 L |
| 2.4L engine, three-zone climate control | 11.6 qt | 11 L | |
| 3.6L engine, single or dual-zone climate control | 13.1 qt | 12.4 L | |
| 3.6L engine, three-zone climate control | 14.5 qt | 13.7 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula, OAT (organic additive technology) | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil | API certified SAE 5W-20 | MS-6395 | Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named as examples) |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid (required) | — | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Power transfer unit (PTU) | SAE 75W-90 gear lubricant | — | Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 |
| Rear drive assembly (RDA) | SAE 75W-90 gear lubricant | — | Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable) | — | 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
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L and 3.6L engines | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel (E85) engine, if equipped | 87 octane Regular unleaded or E85 | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.5 | 19 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Flex-fuel engines need oil meeting MS-6395.
- E85 unsuitable below 0 F (-18 C); expect about 30% lower range on E85.
- Check the lug nut/bolt torque again after 25 miles (40 km).
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2016 Dodge Journey owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
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.
2016 Dodge Journey questions
How much oil does the 2016 Dodge Journey take?
With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L and 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2016 Dodge Journey use?
Engine oil: API certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Dodge Journey?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: 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 2016 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.
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.