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2018 Dodge Journey
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Journey, covering exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and electrical system, and 24 consumer complaints received since 2018.
The component named most often is engine: 153.8 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, close to the 133 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 112 per 1,000 for the Dodge Journey line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 237.6 complaints per model year across the 14 Dodge Journey model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (12); the most recent in the file is dated 29 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign Z99).
- 18V523000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERReported 9 Aug 2018 · 154,335 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U86).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U87).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U56).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U58).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U49,U59-U65,U68,U73); components: electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Dodge Journey (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Journey line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 153.8 | 112 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 153.8 | 298.9 | 106.9 |
| Service Brakes | 153.8 | 94.4 | 70.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 153.8 | 57.5 | 123.9 |
| Seat Belts | 76.9 | 7 | 14.4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 51.3 | 39.7 | 25.7 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 153.8 | 112 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 153.8 | 298.9 | 106.9 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 153.8 | 94.4 | 70.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 153.8 | 57.5 | 123.9 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 76.9 | 7 | 14.4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 51.3 | 39.7 | 25.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 51.3 | 23.4 | 47.6 |
| Steering | 2 | 51.3 | 42.9 | 109 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 25.6 | 10.6 | 54.3 |
| Power Train | 1 | 25.6 | 52.3 | 77.8 |
| Seats | 1 | 25.6 | 10.4 | 9.9 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25.6 | 86.4 | 27.2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25.6 | 13.4 | 24.8 |
| Structure | 1 | 25.6 | 11.2 | 48.9 |
24 unique complaints, 39 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA24003 | Engineering analysis | Vehicle entrapment | latches/locks/linkages | 1 Aug 2024 | open | — |
| PE24006 | Preliminary evaluation | Back up camera failure | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 27 Feb 2024 | 26 Sep 2025 | 25E052 |
| PE19014 | Preliminary evaluation | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment | seats | 9 Sep 2019 | 25 Feb 2026 | — |
Other Dodge Journey model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 NHTSA | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2008 NHTSA | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2009 | 8 | 1,329 | 935,260 |
| 2010 | 3 | 789 | 754,511 |
| 2011 | 4 | 131 | 528,524 |
| 2012 | 6 | 251 | 793,622 |
| 2013 | 4 | 184 | 792,615 |
| 2014 | 7 | 226 | 5,670,734 |
| 2015 | 6 | 227 | 5,608,943 |
| 2016 | 4 | 114 | 4,892,759 |
| 2017 | 2 | 40 | 4,899,114 |
| 2018 | 6 | 24 | 5,069,806 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 219,577 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 219,577 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Journey model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Journey have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 22V723000, was reported to NHTSA on 29 Sep 2022 and concerns exterior lighting. Across all model years the Dodge Journey line has 26 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Dodge Journey?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2018 Dodge Journey complain about most?
Engine: 6 of 39 component mentions (153.8 per 1,000). Next is electrical system with 6. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.