2018 Dodge Journey Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,060miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 3% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,060 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the freeway and noticed that it was struggling for power. I exited. At the stoplight my car started shaking and puttering. `when I pressed the gas to go the car puttered like it didn't want to go, but then did. So I drove to the car dealership on the next exit. My car shut itself off in the entrance to the dealership. The mechanic reported that a fuel injector had exploded and was spewing raw gas. My car is now in the shop awaiting parts. Another issue is that it easily slips int reverse while driving. Serious safety concerns!”
NHTSA complaint #11252356, filed 2019-08, 15,000 miles“When I went to dealership I knew I want a truck with 3rd row, I test drove the Journey I picked out of what was offered when I test drove the first truck, it refused to shift from 1st to 2nd gear so we went back and drove the one I purchased. Well I got it home and drove for a few days and noticed when I would take it out of park it would ,ake a loud thump noise only sometimes like I am sitting on a hill. I took it back they heard the noise said they could fix it but service said that was normal, which I strongly disagreed but my deal was funded and nothing they would do. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210684, filed 2019-05, 50,119 miles“When driving over 50 MPH the RPM starts escalating and goes back to normal. Rpm repeats after one to two minutes. After putting a full tank of gas, check engine light came on and meter read gas tank empty. Vehicle stayed with the dealership for 8 days first time. Fuel pump and wires was fully replaced. Vehicle is back with dealership for a second time. This time the gas meter reads less than 3/4 tank as a full tank of gas is put into the vehicle. Rpm starts doing the same thing when the vehicle hits 50 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210042, filed 2019-05, 18,000 miles“CarMax sold me a vehicle with a Cracked & Leaking Exhaust Manifold & Catylic Converter & its causing Exhaust Fumes to come up inside vehicle & is getting worse as I drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11718922, filed 2026-02“My 2018 dodge journey has a bad oder of gas when I am sitting at a light or in a drive thru. It's scary to drive at times since the odor is so bad. It gets worse when the heat is on”
NHTSA complaint #11623909, filed 2024-11Related service bulletins
- 10223512Jun 24, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 16 | 8% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Journey
72 complaintsOther or unknown
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Dodge Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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