2018 Dodge Journey Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,880miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 3% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,880 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 got my 2018 Dodge Journey crossroad new with only 36 miles on it from the dealership. I've had nothing but problems with my front passenger side camber being out of line. I had to have my struts replaced under warranty. Camber not adjustable, dealer under warranty made whole bigger for adjustment. My 2018 Dodge Journey crossroad now only has 64,000 miles and my front passenger side top camber bolt broke and my wheel fell outward. Thank god I was just pulling out of my driveway making a right hand turn when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11388615, filed 2021-01, 64,000 miles“Suv was making a loud whining sound took it in to be checked and was told the alternator was bad. Had it changed by dealership, I feel this should not have failed this soon when the SUV is less than 2 yrs old. Now the passengers side strut is gone bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11306961, filed 2020-02, 51,880 miles“We had problems with axels. After that the throttle control system light would turn on. Now the backup camera doesnt work and we changed everything and still doesnt work. Currently the car starts getting hot when we drive in the freeway and the AC blows hot air”
NHTSA complaint #11531486, filed 2023-07“I am going through rear tires every couple months. We have taken by car to get looked at and they said everything looks good. However I can put new tires on and then 2 or 3 months later they are bald with the wiring coming out of them.”
NHTSA complaint #11422147, filed 2021-06“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over a bump or an uneven road surface, the front end of the vehicle would make loud abnormal popping sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that that the failure had become increasingly intense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,735.”
NHTSA complaint #11463053, filed 2022-05, 17,735 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 20 | 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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