2018 Dodge Journey Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 11%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,784miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 11% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,784 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My headlights become unseeable at times, its difficult to see the road. My cruise control has got stuck and at one point accelerated on its own, and my 3rd row seats have no seat belt buckles. No one has confirmed my vehicle. There has been some recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11615784, filed 2024-09“At first,unknown, All problems are in the Tailgate,of which you cant see while driving. Tailgates are designed to be used. First ,the backup camera went out, then the third brake light went, and you can ONLY SEE when backing up to a Large picture window-also,parking light R/S in tailgate is out. NOW, I asked my granddaughter to open the tailgate when the car is LOCKED, and it OPENS- (Security) I then looked up on YOUTUBE, and found many on how to fix due to BAD WIRING at the hinge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649666, filed 2025-03“When turning on vehicle the lightning stalls to come on properly. The dash board and radio is completely off even when vehicle has started. Speedometer does not have an accurate reading of how many miles per hour I'm truly going in which I don't feel safe due to the fact that I'm more likely to get pulled over for speeding or not driving fast enough while on the road. No one has inspected the vehicle to confirm other than myself and husband who drive the vehicle. I could be doing 20 miles a hour but the speedometer would say I'm going 45 miles a hour. …”
NHTSA complaint #11475589, filed 2022-07“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the contact observed water filling the driver's and passenger's side headlights, potentially reducing nighttime visibility. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both headlights, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided not assistance. The failure mileage was 24,917.”
NHTSA complaint #11533261, filed 2023-07, 24,917 miles“It started with third brake light out, then,tail wipers intermittenly work, then camera not working- had to have someone watch the back of car to see also right inside light out AND Tailgate wont lock with rest of doors After looking on YOUTUBE this has been going on since 2012”
NHTSA complaint #11672554, filed 2025-07Related recalls
- 22V723000Sep 29, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect…Covers: Dodge Journey 2017–2018
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 8% |
| 2019 | 8 | 8% |
| 2018 | 27 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 37 | 4% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Journey
72 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsEngine
31 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 31, 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