MYRModel Year Report

2018 Dodge Journey

▲ Better than typical
2018 Dodge Journey
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
235
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2009: 1,433 complaints 2009 2010: 988 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 376 complaints 2013: 352 complaints 2013 2014: 415 complaints 2015: 553 complaints 2015 2016: 387 complaints 2017: 199 complaints 2018: 235 complaints 2018 235 2019: 102 complaints 2020: 65 complaints
2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 1,433 complaints 2009 2010: 988 complaints 2010 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 376 complaints 2012 2013: 352 complaints 2013 2014: 415 complaints 2014 2015: 553 complaints 2015 2016: 387 complaints 2016 2017: 199 complaints 2017 2018: 235 complaints 2018 235 2019: 102 complaints 2019 2020: 65 complaints 2020
2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 1,433 complaints 2009 2010: 988 complaints 2010 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 376 complaints 2012 2013: 352 complaints 2013 2014: 415 complaints 2014 2015: 553 complaints 2015 2016: 387 complaints 2016 2017: 199 complaints 2017 2018: 235 complaints 2018 235 2019: 102 complaints 2019 2020: 65 complaints 2020

2018: 235 complaints

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YearComplaints
20074
20088
20091,433
2010988
2011169
2012376
2013352
2014415
2015553
2016387
2017199
2018235
2019102
202065

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

31% · 72 reports
FIRE
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-01

Also filed under Engine

Engine

13% · 30 reports
FIRE

Exterior lighting

11% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

CRASH
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Reflectors are critical for visibility especially when it is foggy outside.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-23

Also filed under Air bags and structure

Service brakes

11% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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While driving on the highway in my brand new Dodge Journey that was purchased less than 2 weeks ago, all the vehicles came to a stop and were stationary. My car included was stationary or stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-12

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Back over prevention

10% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.

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Loss of Visibility in Backup Camera When in reverses the camera will come on then go fuzzy then go out and displays a camera in orange with an orange line going though…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05

Back up camera stopped working 3 years ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27

Back up camera works sometimes and sometimes it doesn’t. The screen is either black with a orange camera with a orange line going through it or it works and the picture of blinking then goes…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 Chrysler (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...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

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    2018-08-02Visibility18V396000 Chrysler (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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.

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    2018-08-02Back over prevention18V398000 Chrysler (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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.

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    2018-08-29Service brakes, hydraulic18V523000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

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    2018-10-02Electrical system18V524000 Chrysler (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...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

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    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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    2023-02-16Exterior lighting22V723000 Chrysler (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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.

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    2024-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-09-26 Back up camera failure
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    2024-08-01Engineering analysisOpen Vehicle entrapment

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 72 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
  • Recall 18V396000 · Visibility
  • Recall 18V398000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 18V523000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 18V524000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 22V723000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2018 Dodge Journey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Dodge Journey is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Journey?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Journey have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.