2018 Dodge Journey problems and recalls

Owners filed 106 complaints on the 2018 Dodge Journey in the last three full years, out of 232 on record. The most cited component is the Electrical System.

232
Complaints
6
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
7
Injuries
47.3
Severity index

Severity index 47.3 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 47.3p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 80 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 34% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 72 complaints (31.0%)72 31%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 45 complaints (19.4%)45 19%EngineEngine: 30 complaints (12.9%)30 13%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 26 complaints (11.2%)26 11%Service BrakesService Brakes: 25 complaints (10.8%)25 11%Back Over PreventionBack Over Prevention: 23 complaints (9.9%)23 10%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 21 complaints (9.1%)21 9%Power TrainPower Train: 18 complaints (7.8%)18 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7231.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4519.4%
ENGINE3012.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2611.2%
SERVICE BRAKES2510.8%
BACK OVER PREVENTION239.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL219.1%
POWER TRAIN187.8%

Complaints filed per year

021422018: 122019: 372020: 252021: 152022: 112023: 342024: 302025: 422026: 26 (partial year)18192021222324254226
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201812
201937
202025
202115
202211
202334
202430
202542
2026 (year to date)26
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.1x those in 2020 to 2022 (106 against 51).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V39600014/06/2018VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICESChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (
18V39800014/06/2018BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger
18V52300009/08/2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rea
18V52400009/08/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehi
22V72300029/09/2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbe

Other Dodge Journey model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.