2018 Dodge Journey reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Dodge Journey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 332
- 206 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 70 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2018 Dodge Journey
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 70
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 42
- ENGINE 29
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19
6 recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 22V723000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V396000 · 2018 · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an i
- NHTSA 18V398000 · 2018 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V524000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V523000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Dodge Journey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Dodge Journey reliable?
NHTSA has 332 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Dodge Journey and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (70 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Dodge Journey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Journey?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (70), unknown or other (42), engine (29), exterior lighting (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Dodge Journey?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.