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#BS-2018-DODJOU-6417

2018 Dodge Journey

Based on reports from 322 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
322
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Recalls
6
TSBs
139
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 322 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

no acceleration

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

backup camera not working

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slips

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

67 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

77
0–30K
33
30–60K
24
60–90K
90–120K
4
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (77 reports) • Median: 23K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (67 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical67 (21%)
Other41 (13%)
Engine31 (10%)
Lights23 (7%)
Brakes21 (7%)
Speed Control19 (6%)
Drivetrain17 (5%)
Seats13 (4%)

2018 Dodge Journey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2018 Dodge Journey, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Dodge Journey, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2018 Dodge Journey, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2018 Dodge Journey, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

20
18
56
19
39
20
21
21
16
22
44
23
45
24
72
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Dodge Journey. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

18V332000Jun 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

18V396000Aug 2018

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 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."

18V398000Aug 2018

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 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."

18V523000Aug 2018

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 rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

18V524000Oct 2018

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, 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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Journey is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2018 Dodge Journey vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

322

Class avg

436

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2018.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 322 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Journey Model Years

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2018 Dodge Journey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Dodge Journey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Dodge Journey is related to the electrical, with 67 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2018 Dodge Journey has 322 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Dodge Journey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Dodge Journey has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Journey problems start?
Based on 141 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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