2018 Dodge Journey Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 9%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Dodge Journey, 9% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had pulled up to a stop light and the vehicle would not fully come to a stop so I depressed the break harder and as I release the brake the car took off and was steadily accelerating I turn the car off and got to a parking lot the tow truck driver had the same result when he tried to back the vehicle up to place it on the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11327085, filed 2020-06, 30,000 miles“I was heading to the work and the speed limit is 55 but the speed motor was saying I was going 103 miles so I pulled over turned the car off and waitress 5 minutes and then it stopped but when I got off it did the same thang again and that was a month ago and it still does it”
NHTSA complaint #11349199, filed 2020-08, 103 miles“The stick shift that controls the vehicle for park, drive, neutral, reverse and manual modes is in the center of the vehicle, very much in the way of normal driving routines. 3 times now, since april, the shifter has accidentally been touched or bumped by the driver. Twice this happened and my car was placed into neutral in the middle of driving. Once my car was placed into reverse while driving! The placement of the shifter and the ease at which it shifts is potentially a fatal hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11245270, filed 2019-08, 26,000 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“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243131Aug 1, 2023CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminated, P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Performance
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 21 | 9% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 33 | 8% |
| 2015 | 32 | 6% |
| 2014 | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 27 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 2% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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