Dodge Journey (2008)
2008 Dodge Journey
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2008 Dodge Journey. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Dodge Journey is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 75.8% against the national benchmark of 80%, and a concerning 36.7% of vehicles showing dangerous defects at some point—a red flag for buyer safety. The diesel version (which accounts for nearly all examples) performs marginally worse at 74.2%, suggesting these engines need particular scrutiny.
At 68,500 miles average, these cars have been driven moderately for their age, yet they're racking up 3.31 failures and 18.7 advisories per test—well above what you'd expect for vehicles in this condition. Before purchase, get a full pre-buy inspection focusing on the diesel engine bay and braking system, as the failure pattern and dangerous defect rate point to systemic issues rather than isolated wear items.
What to check before buying a 2008 Dodge Journey
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (86%) | 129 | 74.2% | 3.59 |
| Petrol (13%) | 19 | 87.4% | 1.53 |
| LPG (1%) | 2 | 69.7% | 2.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Dodge Journey vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Dodge Journey vehicles fall between 51,922 and 86,648 miles.
2008 Dodge Journey — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Dodge Journey
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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41.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.9%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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