Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Dodge Journey has 16 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 10.17.25 Vehicle started making tapping noise under the hood. I wasn’t able to identify the problem.... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Stated having coolant issues in 2023. September 2025 Engine light Started blinking and Started runn... |
| Jul 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car trys to start, it turns over but doesn't start. When it does start the red lightening bold is il... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | On October 22, 2021, I was driving my 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad and upon sitting at a traffic lig... |
| May 6, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I GOT A VEHICLE FROM CARVANA AND HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO BE ... |
| Jul 8, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | THE DODGE JOURNEY HAS FAULTY MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS CAUSING MY DRIVE SHAFT TO PREMATURELY WEA... |
| Jun 26, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | AWD SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING, REAR AXLE NOT GETTING ANY POWER FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. FRONT WHEELS SPIN ... |
| Oct 16, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at night, the contact notice... |
| Jul 10, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FR... |
| Jun 3, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | JAMES TOWN OUTSIDE CENTER TX ON HWY 7 GOING 60-65 JUST HAD MY CAR SERVICED 6/3/19 TRANSMISSION RUNS ... |
| Feb 21, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | THE CAR HAS BARELY ANY POWER. THE TACKOMETER REVS UPTO THE RED ZONE WHEN GOING UPHILL AND THEN STILL... |
| Nov 23, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN IN REVERSE ON A UPWARD SLANT OR STREET OR A HILL THE CAR WILL GO GO FOWARD AS IF DRIVING IN D... |
| Jun 29, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN CRUISING DOWN THE ROAD IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR DROPS OUT OF GEAR MOMENTARILY THEN SLAMS BACK INT... |
| Jun 26, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SHOOK AND VI... |
| Feb 6, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEER... |