Recalls
6campaigns
2 electrical · 1 lighting · 1 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
235filed
Owner reports, 2011–2020 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
21mpg combined
$3,110/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.4 L 4-cyl· 4-speed automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Journey. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Dim Amber Side Reflector/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
36.7% repairedof 83,453 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2018 Dodge Journey. Not checked against your VIN.
Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- Consequence
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
91.9% repairedof 154,335 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V523000
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Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall
Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- Consequence
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
77.5% repairedof 12,779 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V524000
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Obstruction of View When put in Reverse/FMVSS 111
Visibility · rearview mirrors/devices
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Consequence
- If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.
92.8% repairedof 1,741 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V396000
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Loss of Visibility in Backup Camera/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Consequence
- A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
86.1% repairedof 1,837 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
77% repairedof 4,815,661 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (235)
235 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
7involved a crash
2involved a fire
7injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 72 | 30.6% |
| Unknown or other | 45 | 19.1% |
| Engine | 30 | 12.8% |
| Exterior lighting | 27 | 11.5% |
| Service brakes | 25 | 10.6% |
| Back over prevention | 24 | 10.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 8.9% |
| Power train | 18 | 7.7% |
| Seats | 14 | 6% |
| Air bags | 12 | 5.1% |
How 2018 compares with other Journey years
Best and worst Journey years →2011169
2012376
2013353
2014416
2015553
2016388
2017198
2018235
2019102
202065
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 169 | 4 |
| 2012 | 376 | 6 |
| 2013 | 353 | 4 |
| 2014 | 416 | 7 |
| 2015 | 553 | 6 |
| 2016 | 388 | 4 |
| 2017 | 198 | 2 |
| 2018 | 235 | 6 |
| 2019 | 102 | 1 |
| 2020 | 65 | 1 |
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2018 Dodge Journey suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
21
mpg combined
19
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 420 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 420 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 19 | $3,550 | 456 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 470 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2018 Dodge Journey FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 22V723000 (lighting), 18V523000 (brake), 18V524000 (electrical), 18V396000 (visibility), 18V398000 (rear camera), 18V332000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Dodge Journey problems?
Owners filed 235 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (72), Unknown or other (45), Engine (30) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Dodge Journey get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2018 Dodge Journey get?
NHTSA rated the 2018 Dodge Journey suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2018 Journey compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Dodge Journey model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (65) and the 2015 the most (553). The 2018 drew 235. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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