2019 Dodge Journey Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,024miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Dodge Journey, 8% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,024 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 recently took a trip to pigeon forge tennesee from charl3ston west virginia. The speed most of the drive was 65mph. My vehicle only has 43,000 miles on it. I bought it used but that doesn't mean that the brakes should already be wearing down. Braking down hill at 65mph the brakes seemed to almost be pulsating but felt like the rotor may have been warped and the sound was horrible! I felt the vibrations every time I would brake. I don't know what to do about it as I just spent a lot of money on the car itself! …”
NHTSA complaint #11352907, filed 2020-09, 43,000 miles“Left headlamp seal is bad. Condensation on inside has diminished brightness. The right lamp also leaked but was replaced under warranty. My warranty has expired but, as a safety issue, I believe the faulty lamp should be replaced at no charge. I'd be happy to have the bad headlamp inspected by a dealer or whoever.”
NHTSA complaint #11582889, filed 2024-04“Vehicle: 2019 Dodge Journey Issue: Rearview Camera Failure / Malfunction I am reporting an ongoing issue with the factory-installed backup camera in my 2019 Dodge Journey. The camera has been malfunctioning for several years. The camera intermittently displayed a blank screen, glitching image, or the image would appear upside down when shifting into reverse. Over time, the issue worsened, and the camera now fails to display any image at all. This poses a significant safety concern, especially since reverse cameras are a federally required safety feature on vehicles manufactured after 2018. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663982, filed 2025-05“Horn and all dasbboard controls quit working on my steering wheel. Rear wiper comes on by itself when the vehicle is put in reverse but the toggle no longer works to activate the rear wiper. The washer fluid will work with the toggle switch, but the wiper still does not come on. Reverse lights quit working.”
NHTSA complaint #11741059, filed 2026-05“Bought this 2019 dodge journey in Aug 2020. Immediately noticed the headlight condensation. Brought it to the dealership to investigate and they told me it would require a whole new headlight part that would be chargeable and not covered under any warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11690544, filed 2025-09Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 8% |
| 2019 | 8 | 8% |
| 2018 | 27 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 37 | 4% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Journey
30 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
19 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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