2018 Dodge Journey Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 3% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“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 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“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ANSWER: The middle seat belt in the 2nd row back seat does NOT lock. (It buckles into the buckle fine) 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? ANSWER: I cannot have my children or anyone else ride in the back middle seat due to it not locking. If we were in a wreck, the seat belt would not lock. I also cannot put a car seat in the middle. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? …”
NHTSA complaint #11699600, filed 2025-11“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the front passenger seat belt failed to restrain properly. While driving 65 MPH, the driver was able to avoid a near crash. The front passenger seat belt failed to restrain her and caused her body to slip out of the seat belt and strike the dashboard and floor board. The contact's head and neck were caught in the seat belt shoulder strap, which caused the contact's head to feel abnormal for a few days. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for inspection, but they were unable to locate a failure with the seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173562, filed 2019-02, 15,000 miles“When to use second row center seatbelt for child restraint on car seat. Noticed the mechanical lock from extension of the belt did not lock and if were to get in wreck would not function as the safety device should. Did a questioning of other similar vehicle owners and all have the same issue.this is when the vehicle is sitting still. Second problem is motor mounts when vehicle is parked on any incline surface even slight incline of jerking violently from park to any gear and back to park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11246228, filed 2019-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 5% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 9 | 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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