2018 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (72), Unknown Or Other (45), Engine (30).
Key takeaways
- 236 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 19% |
| Engine | 30 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 11% |
| Back Over Prevention | 25 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 9% |
| Power Train | 18 | 8% |
| Seats | 14 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 5% |
| Steering | 11 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-05
I own a 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad V6. I am submitting this complaint because I have experienced multiple serious and recurring problems with the vehicle. The vehicle has had multiple transmission repairs/replacements. I have spent a significant amount of money addressing transmission problems, yet I continue to hav...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-03
My rear view back up camera flipped upside down.. then it would have lines in it like an old tv.. now it’s just black and doesn’t work at all. There is a recall for my model just 1 year newer than mine. Can you help me!
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-18
Technician notes exterior headlight assembly is defective and not reflecting bright.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.