2018 Dodge Journey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,735miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 8% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,735 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The car has barely any power. The tackometer revs upto the red zone when going uphill and then still struggles to keep speed. When driving on the street my car revs up to to the 6 on the tackometer before changing gears. Sometime I have to let go of gas to get it to drop to change gears.”
NHTSA complaint #11252358, filed 2019-08, 25 miles“The Dodge Journey has faulty motor and transmission mounts causing my drive shaft to prematurely wear out only after 40 something thousand miles causing the vehicle to jerk when shifting, I currently have my vehicle in the shop getting these items replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11338706, filed 2020-07, 49,000 miles“James town outside center tx on hwy 7 going 60-65 just had my car serviced 6/3/19 transmission runs light comes on runs hot car starts jerking and decrease then increase in speed traction control is also on I stop at the first store I see turn off the car wouldn't crank for two days 6/5/19 at 11:45-50 it starts I struggle to get it to joaquin texas where I live it jerked, increased and decreased in speed, the brake pedal was hard when cranking and touchy while driving also the transmission light and traction control was on”
NHTSA complaint #11218084, filed 2019-06, 30,470 miles“Awd system keeps failing, rear axle not getting any power from the transfer case. Front wheels spin on gravel or wet pavement while back wheels don't move. Then the awd system service light kicks on. Has been to the dealer 4 times & they still have not been able to resolve the issue. This creates a dangerous condition on wet or snowy roadways.”
NHTSA complaint #11341372, filed 2020-07, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10228975Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10223014Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220631Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10212234Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221231Jun 16, 2021PLATE, TORQUE CONVERTER DRIVE For 3.6L with 62TE NOTE: FOR ALL PROMASTER (VF) 3.6L/62TE EQUIPPED VEHICLES: IF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET TO THE TRANSMISSION CASE FASTENERS ARE…
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 7% |
| 2018 | 18 | 8% |
| 2017 | 32 | 16% |
| 2016 | 87 | 22% |
| 2015 | 77 | 14% |
| 2014 | 36 | 9% |
| 2013 | 29 | 8% |
| 2012 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 | 20 | 12% |
| 2010 | 48 | 5% |
| 2009 | 104 | 7% |
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 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.
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