2018 Model Year

Dodge Journey

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
212
Recalls
2
Crashes
7
Severe
15

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V723000 Sep 2022

Other

No consequence data available

18V396000 Jun 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

CarMax sold me a vehicle with a Cracked & Leaking Exhaust Manifold & Catylic Converter & its causing Exhaust Fumes to come up inside vehicle & is gett...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

Backup camera displays upside down and blurry. There is a current recall for this issue, but it doesn't include the 2018 models.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

The backup camera displays upside down. Talking to other Dodge owners this seems to be a common problem. I Seema to me this is a defect that has the...

Seats
Jan 2026

The drivers side active headrest deployed while the vehicle was unoccupied. It is not electronically controlled, so no warning lamps were illuminated....

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Back up camera failure cutting off and on. Could cause wreck. Dull headlights. Could cause a wreck.Leak in firewall driver floor wet. Could short out...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

There were no incidents, My backup camera was working. And now it’s not . When I go to backup the rear view mirror is somewhat dark making is difficul...

Seats
Nov 2025

I was driving home in the dark and I heard a loud bang pop! It scared me at first I didn't see anything wrong but when I got home to looked I notice t...

Brakes
Nov 2025

I have a 2018 Dodge Journey SE with currently 70,000 miles. I'm the second owner & purchased it with only 11,000 miles on it. The front brakes | anti-...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while in reverse, the digital screen failed to display a rearview image as intended, an...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Dodge Journey has 212 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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