repaired · 2025 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Dodge JourneyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 237 owner complaints about the 2018 Dodge Journey, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-723 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Dodge Journey has problems
237 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
72Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
31Engine1 crash/fire/injury
27Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
25Back over prevention
21Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
20Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
18Power train
14Seats
12Air bags
7116 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 72 | 1 |
| Engine | 31 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 27 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 25 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 1 |
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Seats | 14 | 0 |
| Air bags | 12 | 6 |
| 16 other systems | 71 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2018 Dodge Journey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Risk. If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
22kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 electrical system complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 40% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
14under 30k miles24under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Journey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Journey median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Dodge Journey safety ratings
2018 Dodge Journey SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Dodge Journey, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle entrapmentOpen
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Back up camera failureLed to recall 25E-052
In owners' words
What Journey owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Sitting at red light and with out warning car turns off I place it in park and try to start car again as soon as I push the ignition to crank the car a huge explosion from under the hood blew the hood backwards striking the a-piler to the driver's door trapping me inside the car as flames were…
Was driving when power saver mode came on then died on the road. Charged the battery and it died 1 minute later checked the voltage and it appears the pump voltage regulator stopped working
The wires that control my windows no longer work because the wires are in my door jam and after years of opening and closing the door on the wires they are worn out
Own a 2018 Journey?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.