2018 Dodge Journey Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 30%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 30% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had pulled up to a stop light and the vehicle would not fully come to a stop so I depressed the break harder and as I release the brake the car took off and was steadily accelerating I turn the car off and got to a parking lot the tow truck driver had the same result when he tried to back the vehicle up to place it on the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11327085, filed 2020-06, 30,000 miles“The passenger side seat belt want lock, one week after we bought it the driver side. Back door will come open goin down the road .the dash started cracking 1 week after we bought it 9 days after we bought windsheild started cracking on driver side”
NHTSA complaint #11183621, filed 2019-03, 2,500 miles“My vehicle has 27400 miles and purchased april 4th 2018. My car battery light came on while driving. Took to dealership where I bought it. They replaced my battery and told me I didn't need a rental car. I went back to work 15 minutes away. Got off in 5 hours after replacement picked up my infant drove home which is 20 minutes away. As I was driving 15 minutes into my ride my lights start going crazy and the alternator light comes on and the car dies on the side of the road. How does this happen on a brand new car?”
NHTSA complaint #11385535, filed 2020-12, 27,400 miles“James town outside center tx on hwy 7 going 60-65 just had my car serviced 6/3/19 transmission runs light comes on runs hot car starts jerking and decrease then increase in speed traction control is also on I stop at the first store I see turn off the car wouldn't crank for two days 6/5/19 at 11:45-50 it starts I struggle to get it to joaquin texas where I live it jerked, increased and decreased in speed, the brake pedal was hard when cranking and touchy while driving also the transmission light and traction control was on”
NHTSA complaint #11218084, filed 2019-06, 30,470 miles“I was driving mid day, 35 MPH on major city street and the engine shut off without any warning. As I was in right hand lane I was able to force the car to the curb even though the power steering had shut down. With the car stopped I could see there were no warning lights on and the it was still in drive . After my nerves calmed I was able to start the car and drive on. This was a rental car that I had driven for 1,700 miles during the past 10 days with out a problem. However an hour before I had been on a major interstate highway in a driving rainstorm. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278648, filed 2019-11, 20,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger…Covers: Dodge Journey 2018, Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2019, Jeep Wrangler 2017–2018 +14 more
- 18V332000May 17, 2018Chrysler (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…Covers: Dodge Journey 2014–2018, Ram 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2018 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 11026577Dec 3, 2025Camera – rear view
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11018447May 16, 2025"Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent."
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 10251783Jan 10, 2024Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10234420Feb 14, 2023Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10220715Mar 17, 2022No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | 30% |
| 2019 | 23 | 23% |
| 2018 | 72 | 30% |
| 2017 | 59 | 29% |
| 2016 | 85 | 22% |
| 2015 | 118 | 21% |
| 2014 | 106 | 25% |
| 2013 | 73 | 21% |
| 2012 | 116 | 31% |
| 2011 | 43 | 25% |
| 2010 | 600 | 61% |
| 2009 | 767 | 54% |
| 2008 | 6 | 75% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Journey
46 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
25 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Dodge Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology