Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Dodge journey has 6 recalls, 215 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
215
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| 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... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CarMax sold me a vehicle with a Cracked & Leaking Exhaust Manifold & Catylic Converter & its causing... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Backup camera displays upside down and blurry. There is a current recall for this issue, but it does... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | SEATS | I was driving home in the dark and I heard a loud bang pop! It scared me at first I didn't see anyth... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have a 2018 Dodge Journey SE with currently 70,000 miles. I'm the second owner & purchased it with... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while in reverse, the digital screen ... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 10.17.25 Vehicle started making tapping noise under the hood. I wasn’t able to identify the problem.... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | VISIBILITY,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the back... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The back up camera intermittently comes on when vehicle in reverse. Sometimes it shows a camera with... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Stated having coolant issues in 2023. September 2025 Engine light Started blinking and Started runn... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact's husband owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the re... |
| Jul 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There were no incidents, My backup camera was working. And now it’s not . When I go to backup the re... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | SEATS | WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING,THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST EXPLODED, HIT MY WIFE IN THE BA... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | SEATS | The passengers side head rest came apart. It came apart so fast it was like it exploded. It was almo... |
| 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... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving in the vehicle to put gas in, all of the sudden, i heard something snap and felt some... |