Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Dodge Journey has 6 recalls, 237 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
237
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 23, 2026
18V396000
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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 vi...
18V398000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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...
18V332000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 C...
18V523000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The r...
18V524000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenge...
22V723000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not ref...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Dodge Journey SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Technician notes exterior headlight assembly is defective and not reflecting bright. |
| Sep 4, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | I own a 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad V6. I am submitting this complaint because I have experienced m... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | First Complain is that I was driving my 2018 Dodge Journey SE 2.4L across the interstate in [XXX]. M... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Sitting at red light and with out warning car turns off I place it in park and try to start car agai... |
| Aug 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The factory-installed ParkView rear backup camera on my 2018 Dodge Journey is suffering from an inte... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rearview backup camera intermittently fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Was driving when power saver mode came on then died on the road. Charged the battery and it died 1 ... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The backup camera went off for several days. There was an error message on the rearview mirror. T... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 31, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is a leak somewhere on my driver’s side of my 2018 Dodge Journey. The water is coming up from ... |
| May 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The wires that control my windows no longer work because the wires are in my door jam and after year... |
| May 1, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera occas... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2018 Dodge Journey SE (VIN: [XXX] ) related to a failure... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I replaced the alternator and battery, 3 months later I was told I have an issue with the pcm which ... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My backup camera doesn’t work sometimes and it says that my camera is upside down but it’s not. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | SEATS | The drivers side active headrest deployed while the vehicle was unoccupied. It is not electronically... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Back up camera failure cutting off and on. Could cause wreck. Dull headlights. Could cause a wreck.L... |