2018 Dodge Journey Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 19%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,150miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 19% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was at the stop sign at the top of my hill. I accelerated and my purse fell forward and knocked my shifter into reverse at 5 MPH. I was on a public road. Another time, my daughter reached for the plug to plug in her charger and accidentally knock the gear shifter into reverse from drive. We were stopped at a stop light.”
NHTSA complaint #11252357, filed 2019-08, 13,000 miles“I got a vehicle from carvana and have had to take it to the chrysler dealership several times to be repaired. Got it back 2 days ago and now seems like the rear end is about to fall off and they said they can't get it in for 2 weeks and sent me home driving it yet again.”
NHTSA complaint #11416624, filed 2021-05, 52,000 miles“On june 3, 2019, I was driving along the road and my vehicle started smoking from the AC vent near the glove box. I got me and my son and four year old passenger out of the vehicle. Air bags started blowing out and vehicle was on fire and burned completely. No one will tell me why it burned.”
NHTSA complaint #11233057, filed 2019-07, 6,300 miles“While driving on the highway in my brand new Dodge Journey that was purchased less than 2 weeks ago, all the vehicles came to a stop and were stationary. My car included was stationary or stopped. While waiting for traffic to go, my foot was on the brake when my car suddenly accelerated (was in motion) and started to move forward. My foot was still on the brake when this occurred. I continued to push down the brake as hard as I could and pump the brake to make the car stop but it felt like the brake pedal would not go down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11160994, filed 2018-12, 356 miles“My car started off with the engine light coming on and then soon after, as I slowed down and turned, my engine shut off, I lost all power steering, and the battery remained on. This has happened since many times and is completely random. (doesn't matter if I just started the car, I've been driving for 20 minutes, warm weather / cold weather, it just happens when it happens.) more recently, the tcs (traction control system) will turn on randomly. (I have footage of the road being 100% clear while this is on in my car.) it will not shut off once it turns on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11187299, filed 2019-03, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10220715Mar 17, 2022No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
- 10220697Mar 9, 2022Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 29% |
| 2019 | 30 | 29% |
| 2018 | 46 | 19% |
| 2017 | 28 | 14% |
| 2016 | 66 | 17% |
| 2015 | 83 | 15% |
| 2014 | 65 | 16% |
| 2013 | 32 | 9% |
| 2012 | 52 | 14% |
| 2011 | 14 | 8% |
| 2010 | 113 | 11% |
| 2009 | 87 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Journey
72 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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