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3C4PDCBG1JT3455422018 DODGE JourneySXT

Risk Score
38
MODERATE RISK
out of 100
6 Found
6 campaigns
215
Reported to NHTSA
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
8 yrs
Made in MEXICO
F
Score: 53/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2018 DODGE Journey was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 215 owner complaints include 7 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 6 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Brake system recall)
  • 7 injuries reported across 215 owner complaints
  • 7 complaints involved a crash — unusually high incident rate
  • Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
  • Electrical is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • Engine or platform shared with models that have documented failure issues
38/100
Moderate Risk
3 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 3 detected
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
6 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Accelerating complaint trend — problems increasing over time
+6
Critical Alerts

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Make
DODGE
Model
Journey
Year
2018
Trim / Series
SXT
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
6-cyl 3.6L 283 hp
Doors
4
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA
Assembly
TOLUCA, STATE OF MEXICO, MEXICO
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
CQuality55/100
Standard📍 TOLUCA, STATE OF MEXICO

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety
F
Score: 53/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety16/30
Complaint History17/30
45/100High
  • Brake system recall
2/100
Basic
1 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Low
  • 1 complaint(s) involved a fire
Elevated
  • 3 recalls on same component: Electrical
  • 7 injuries reported in complaints
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Electrical
3 recalls78 complaints
Brakes
1 recall18 complaints
Body/Structure
1 recall4 complaints
Visibility
1 recall3 complaints

3.6L Pentastar V6: oil consumption and rocker arm failures on early builds — Chrysler issued customer satisfaction program

Also affects: Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Charger, Challenger, Durango, 1500
Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera?Unknown
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls
70/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 3 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~96,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
DUE SOONCriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 120,000 mi · Est. ~96,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Timing Chain Tensioner service before 120,000 mi
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 8 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
DUE SOONModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 120,000 mi · Est. ~96,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Fuel Injectors service before 120,000 mi
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
66 RECALLS

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 6 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 6 recalls is ~70%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

70%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

DODGE Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
82%Poor

DODGE has a below-average recall completion rate (82%). Open recalls on this vehicle may go unaddressed longer than average (~23 months). Verify completion before purchase.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~23 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
23mo
#18V396000
Invalid Date

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

SummaryChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Read full details...
ConsequenceIf the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#18V398000
Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

SummaryChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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ConsequenceA loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#18V332000
Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SummaryChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Read full details...
ConsequenceIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#18V523000
Sep 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

SummaryChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#18V524000
Sep 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

SummaryChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#22V723000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Read full details...
ConsequenceA dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~72%

~28% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

LONG-STANDING OPEN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
7.6yr open
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
7.6yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

09/08/2018
6 total campaigns
VisibilityElectricalBrakesBody/Structure
4
Part Replacements
1
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
2 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

99% of complaints about "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD" were filed AFTER recall campaign 18V524000 (2018-09-08) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
99% post-recall
Recall: 2018-09-081 before · 74 after#18V524000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
91% post-recall
Recall: 2018-09-082 before · 21 after#18V523000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

3mo
Lag from first complaint to recall
First complaint: 2018-06-04 · Recall issued: 2018-09-08

Recall was issued within 3 months of first complaints — relatively prompt response.

Complaints
Electrical
78
Other
1 crash38
Engine/Powertrain
30
Brakes
1 crash18
Safety Systems
3 crash6 inj14
Exterior/Other
12
Suspension/Wheels
10
Steering
8
2018
12
2019
37
2020
25
2021
15
2022
11
2023
34
2024
30
2025
42
2026
9
21% trend in recent years (increasing complaints)
Accelerating +54%
74
Last 24 months
48
Prior 24 months

⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse

Engine stalling18
Electrical failure9
Fire/smoke7
Conditions Reported
Parking/low-speed (30)Highway/high-speed (22)Rain/wet (9)Cold weather (3)Startup (3)
215HIGH VOLUME
1
Fire
7
Crashes
7
Injuries
ODI #11729403VISIBILITY,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the back over prevention camera was foggy or the image was displayed upside down. An independent mechanic was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the back over prevention camera wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V396000 (VISIBILITY); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 140,000.

ODI #11724215ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2018 Dodge Journey SE (VIN: [XXX] ) related to a failure in the vehicle’s emissions control system, specifically the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors. On January 13, 2026, the vehicle began producing a strong sulfur or “rotten egg” odor while driving, and shortly afterward the check engine light illuminated. Diagnostic testing revealed trouble code P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold – Bank 1). This code indicates that the catalytic converter is not properly converting exhaust gases, which can result in increased emissions and potential exposure to exhaust fumes. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership in Maurice, Louisiana, which confirmed that the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors are failing and must be replaced. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request. This vehicle was purchased for our growing family and is regularly used to transport our children, including a [XXX] infant and a [XXX] child. Since the emissions system issue began, occupants have noticed persistent exhaust-like fumes and strong sulfur odors while the vehicle is operating. Our infant has experienced recurring respiratory issues, and our [XXX] began experiencing respiratory symptoms after we purchased this vehicle. While we cannot definitively determine the cause, we are concerned that exposure to exhaust fumes from the malfunctioning emissions system may be contributing to these health issues. In addition, adult occupants have reported feeling unusually tired or fatigued after longer car rides in the vehicle, which raises additional concerns about potential exposure to exhaust gases inside the cabin. Because catalytic converter failures can allow harmful exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide and other pollutants to pass through the exhaust system improperly, we believe this issue presents a potential safety risk to vehicle occupants, p INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11722733POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

I replaced the alternator and battery, 3 months later I was told I have an issue with the pcm which was similar with the recall for the same vehicle I drove. My vehicle was not part of the recall. Tbs Recall tv-u87-18

ODI #11718827BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that occasionally the rearview camera image appeared upside down or distorted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25E052 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the rearview camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed that the contact that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

ODI #11718922FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CarMax sold me a vehicle with a Cracked & Leaking Exhaust Manifold & Catylic Converter & its causing Exhaust Fumes to come up inside vehicle & is getting worse as I drive it.

ODI #11718197UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Backup camera displays upside down and blurry. There is a current recall for this issue, but it doesn't include the 2018 models.

ODI #11718291ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The backup camera displays upside down. Talking to other Dodge owners this seems to be a common problem. I Seema to me this is a defect that has the potential to be a safety hazard because it gives a distorted review

ODI #11714424SEATS

The drivers side active headrest deployed while the vehicle was unoccupied. It is not electronically controlled, so no warning lamps were illuminated. This appears to be a known issue with FCA but they offer no assistance with correcting the known safety defect.

ODI #11713599ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Back up camera failure cutting off and on. Could cause wreck. Dull headlights. Could cause a wreck.Leak in firewall driver floor wet. Could short out electrical system, cause shock, cause a wreck. No accident to report. This is ongoing since purchase in 2023.

ODI #11705319UNKNOWN OR OTHER

There were no incidents, My backup camera was working. And now it’s not . When I go to backup the rear view mirror is somewhat dark making is difficult to see, especially at night.If possible I try no to backup. I did notice when I googled in recalls on the 2018 journey backup camera, there was a recall. Thanking you in advance. [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11704511ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I received a card from NHTSA about two years ago on this issue possibly due to NHTSA Action Number: EA24003. I am still having this issue and now it is worse. 2 years ago, it started with the driver side window not opening intermittently. Then the door locks would not operate from the driver side controls. Now every window will not open and the driver door is not recognized by the car. When opening or closing the driver door, nothing happens. In the past, if I turned off the car left my key fob in the car and closed the door when it would lock, the horn would sound, and the doors would unlock. When getting out of the car, I would open the door, and the radio display panel would turn off. Now, it stays on with the engine off. Thankfully there is a delay and eventually turns off. It may be the driver's door harness as it can be easily searched on the internet as a faulty product. Again, NHSTA originally approached me two years ago and the issue has not gotten worse. $800 minimum to replace the door harness. Hopefully that fixes it temporarily. Start date given is an estimate on when I received a card from NHSTA on this issue.

ODI #11700947SEATS

I was driving home in the dark and I heard a loud bang pop! It scared me at first I didn't see anything wrong but when I got home to looked I notice the passenger head rest popped out! I am happy that no one was sitting next to me. That could have been so scary. I have uploaded a picture of it not extended out. I was driving 70 mph going home on the interstate. No accident nothing. Just came out of no where. This was scary.

ODI #11700835SERVICE BRAKES

I have a 2018 Dodge Journey SE with currently 70,000 miles. I'm the second owner & purchased it with only 11,000 miles on it. The front brakes | anti-lock braking system (ABS) experienced failure when I needed to stop the vehicle. I was approaching a 4-way intersection and had the green light ahead of me not knowing that a semi truck was entering the intersection due to other vehicles in left turn lane blocking my view momentarily, when I realized/saw it, immediately I hit brake pedal, the front brakes produced a grinding noise, and grinding was also felt in/on brake pedal. VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP IN TIME, I SKID/SLID DIRECTLY IN THE SEMI'S PATH & INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE FRONT/SIDE OF IT, BEFORE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED! GOD SAVED ME FROM WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE LIFE THREATENING CRASH DUE TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE! Vehicle has been inspected by local service/repair shop prior to this event/failure for the same exact failure. They said nothing could be determined, located or seen that would indicate why such a failure occurs on and off. ABSOLUTELY ZERO warning indicators of any kind occurred before, during or after failure. Prior to this event and on multiple occasions the same exact failure type has happened, but during a rain storm or after one when the road is still wet thus the reason I took it to shop previously. I only have this one vehicle and rely on it heavily to get myself and kids to and from work and school etc daily. With a catastrophic failure such as this I would hope the manufacturer would step up to ensure these are looked at seriously and correct the issue so it doesn't continue to happen. My VIN is not part of a recall or anything service related to this failure type.

ODI #11700511BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while in reverse, the digital screen failed to display a rearview image as intended, and the image was distorted, flickered a black screen, or a signal error was displayed. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

ODI #11699600SEAT BELTS

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? ANSWER: I can go get it checked out by a dodge dealer. However, I have read that other people have the same issue. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? ANSWER: The vehicle was repaired after I was hit back in June 2024. I do not believe the seat belt itself was inspected. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? ANSWER: No, there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms. I noticed it when I was switching my carseat around. I feel this is a major safety issue and it needs to be reported and resolved.

ODI #11698012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The back up camera intermittently comes on when vehicle in reverse. Sometimes it shows a camera with a line, sometimes an image then it disappears and sometimes the image is hazy or distorted. It is never consistent nor reliable. The rear view mirror cannot be used to its full size because of the image of the failed camera.

ODI #11696563POWER TRAIN

10.17.25 Vehicle started making tapping noise under the hood. I wasn’t able to identify the problem. I took it to the dealership and they found noise coming from the transmission and stated possible front pump, but wasn’t for sure. They wanted to do an additional diagnostic after I had already paid $197.27, for 3 more hours at $200 per hour. I took vehicle to another company who found noise was coming from the transmission and stated that the transmission will need to be replaced as they found metal shavings in the pan. They flushed the fluid, replaced the filter, test drove noise went away. They advised that I would make it back to Georgia but definitely suggested to get transmission checked. I made it 107 miles from home when it stalled out in 5 o’clock traffic. I tried to accelerate and but it lost motive power. I tapped the breaks tried again after 2 attempts I was able to get to the right shoulder out of the heavy traffic without incident. I was on the side of the road for 4hrs before an older man pulled up to assist. I had to be pushed 2 exits to a gas station. We added more transmission fluid still no motive power it stalled again. Got it towed to a shop to be checked for 3rd time was told it’s the transmission and as of this morning it has been towed to a 4th shop who handles transmission. In my online search for recalls I noticed the same thing happened with the 2016 Dodge Journey as well. I’ve had this vehicle just over a year. I received it with 42k miles on it, awesome condition, apparently one owner who appears to have taken care of it from the looks of vehicle. No major/minor issues noted. By God’s grace I made it out of heavy traffic safely to the off shoulder which was still frightening as well. I may be the first one to report this issue but it needs to be addressed not only for me but everyone who owns one. Metal shavings inside the transmission is crazy. No warning lights on the dash to show something is wrong.

ODI #11693018POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

Stated having coolant issues in 2023. September 2025 Engine light Started blinking and Started running rough at 65 mph. Stopped the vehicle and you could see the whole car shaking from the motor running so rough. Fueled up kept going and it kept doing it. Eventually dying at a stop light and I couldn't get it to fire back up. Ended up needing a tow since it wouldn't stay running. White smoke coming from tailpipe. Cracked cylinder head. $3000 repair with a USED PART.

ODI #11691572BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact's husband owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera image was either blank or upside-down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the camera was repaired. Despite the repair, the contact stated that the failure had recently recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the recent failure, but informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V398000 (Back Over Prevention) which was linked to the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 83,258

ODI #11687707ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE

***Radio system not working properly no longer connecting properly to phone, sounds muffled to the receiver on the other end of call, audio connect is not allowing me to be heard and I got a brand new updated phone! Thinking that was the issue. It wasn’t the phone, there was a precious recall regarding system updates issues, that I saw on here, but I was never notified about it!! *Audio hands free won’t map my iphone, to the car Bluetooth system will not connect at times, ****instrument panel lights are not showing, Radio goes off while driving often, not working properly, *****BACK UP CAMERA NOT WORKING PROPERLY: *Back up camera not working properly, noticed blurry, not able to see properly at night. ****Back up parking assist lines are not as bright and clear when backing up, image is no longer vivid! *Difficulty seeing behind you at night when Backing up, looks like snow on a tv screen ! ***off road system comes on by its self and stays on at times, car is serviced regularly!

ODI #11686454UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My back up camera goes black or it has lines all over it, sometimes it works out times i can't see nothing, have to stick my head out to back up.

ODI #11676161SEATS

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING,THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST EXPLODED, HIT MY WIFE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND SNAPPED HER NECK FORWARD, ALMOST KNOCKED HER OUT. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF THIS EXPLODED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT (I'LL BET THIS HAS HAPPENED BUT WAS OVERLOOKED). I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE BEFORE...I ADVISED THEM TO DO SOME ONLINE RESEARCH...IT HAS HAPPENED THOUSANDS OF TIMES! THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT COST ABOUT $1000 TO REPLACE (TIMES TWO FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE AS WELL). NOW WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AS WE HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHEN THE DRIVERS SEAT HEADREST WILL EXPLODE! AS FOR THIS BEING A SAFETY FEATURE TO PROTECT AGAINST A REAR END COLLISION, IT IS NOT, AND THERE IS NO INDICATION OF SOMEONE HITTING THE REAR END OF THIS VEHICLE. I SPOKE TO A MECHANIC I KNOW AND HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING.

ODI #11675486SEATS

The passengers side head rest came apart. It came apart so fast it was like it exploded. It was almost like it had an air bag on the inside of it. I just started the unit in our drive way, went to back out, and it came apart. I tried to reset the head rest but the plastic locking tabs on the inside no longer work. This needs to be a recall!

ODI #11674717STEERING

Power steering leak, started in cold weather. Found other 2018 models have had a recall for the same issue - but my vin is not listed. Yes the vehicle can be inspected. No I’ve not had it looked at, I’ve been refilling the power steering fluid regularly and it leaks out. If the leak persists and the power steering goes completely out while operating it could put myself, passengers and others at risk. No warning lamps. I just noticed the steering was difficult.

ODI #11674723AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 INJURY

I was driving in the vehicle to put gas in, all of the sudden, i heard something snap and felt something hit the back of my head really hard. I felt disoriented as I didn't know what had happened. When I stopped and look at the seat, I noticed that head rest had deployed suddenly without warning and hit the back of my head. There was no accident that should have caused the head rest deployment. I sat there disoriented and started getting a headache and my neck started getting stiff. It's been a week since it happened, if it doesn't go away , I will be seeing a doctor as the pain comes and goes.

ODI #11673369ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

There are known recalls on 2018 Dodge Journeys. For some reason my VIN [XXX] doesn't show on the list. 1) back up camera shows a black screen or a blurry dark picture (on going issue for over a year) 2) electrical system sometimes refuses to acknowledge the key fob and or won't start due to it thinking it has a dead battery. (on going issue for almost two years) 3) when braking in an emergency situation, heavy vibration from the rear of vehicle (on going issue for a few years when hard braking rarely occurs) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11673202POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Car trys to start, it turns over but doesn't start. When it does start the red lightening bold is illuminated. Motor runs rough and shaky has ZERO POWER to accelerate. On going since 2024

ODI #11672554ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER

It started with third brake light out, then,tail wipers intermittenly work, then camera not working- had to have someone watch the back of car to see also right inside light out AND Tailgate wont lock with rest of doors After looking on YOUTUBE this has been going on since 2012

ODI #11672581SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear brakes. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the result was not provided. The front brakes were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while attempting to reverse the rearview camera image was not immediately displayed. The contact related the failures to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V523000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 18V398000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 61,200.

ODI #11672582BACK OVER PREVENTION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear brakes. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The front brakes were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera image was slow to be displayed. The contact related the failures to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V523000 ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 18V398000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 61,200.

ODI #11672587SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact can a grinding sound coming from the rear brakes. No warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, however the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was repaired as the front brakes were repaired. The contact mention while attempting to reverse the vehicle the rearview camera takes a few mins to display an image. The contact was relating the failure to related to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V523000 ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was also relating his second failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V398000( BACK OVER PREVENTION )however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they sent a message stating her vin was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 61,200.

ODI #11671414ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

No accidents

ODI #11668726AIR BAGS,SEATS

My passenger side headrest popped open while my car was in park today. Randomly deployed. This is beyond unacceptable that something could just happen like a safety feature deploying when not impact provoked.

ODI #11667362TIRES

I purchased a used Toyo tire (model Extensa A/S or 436) from a tire shop in Houston, TX on [XXX]. I was assured it was in good condition, but less than three weeks later, the tire showed severe sidewall cracks, dry rot, and bulging. I was stranded at 1 a.m. due to this failure, and when I inspected the tire myself, I found clear signs of structural damage that should have been caught before the sale. I tried to bring this to the attention of the shop. Instead of a resolution, I was spoken to disrespectfully and hung up on. The owner admitted to giving me a discount because of showing up late to fix the tire, though I never asked for one I simply wanted a safe, working tire. A used tire should still last 1 to 3 years, and this one didn’t last three weeks. This presents a serious road hazard, and I believe this business is knowingly selling unsafe used tires. I’m reporting this because it endangers drivers like me and others on the road. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11667428FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

There is a malfunction in the ABS module and it is so prevalent that it is making it hard to get the new/used part.

ODI #11665256UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE

Rear veiw mirror camera started coming on late and then completely quit

ODI #11664478ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

My back up camera has flipped the view upside down. Sometimes it glitches like static. I have tried different approaches to fix the issue but it continues to be upside down. It also caused me to back into my other car due to it glitching in the process of me backing up by causing me to lose visibility in a split second. It has been like this for years now with no hope of finding a solution. This is a safety issue and should be recalled.

ODI #11662142SEATS

I was entering a highway on the entrance ramp when I was hit in the back of the head by the headrest, with no warning it just burst apart and caused dizziness. I pulled over as I literally felt like I was in a car accident. I continued to feel dizzy and experienced neck and lower back pain. I spoke with my Doctor this morning, and contacted the local Dodge, Chrysler dealer and have an appointment on 5/22.

ODI #11660707VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the cruise control activated, the cruise control failed to immediately deactivate, and the vehicle failed to decelerate while depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the rear-view mirror and back-over prevention camera failed and displayed a black screen, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

ODI #11660761ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The backup camera randomly works. When it does work, within minutes it slowly fades from a picture to a black screen.

ODI #11660186EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The following recall was supposedly corrected by my Dodge dealer in Watertown, CT: NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V723000 Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING The headlight lenses were replaced and in 2 years time, the driver side lense is always fogged up and as a result I cannot see at night due to the dimness. I have brought my car to the dealer, and they said to contact FCA, the mfr of the headlight assy., and when I contact them they tell me I need to contact Dodge. No one will help me with this defective assy they installed on the recall

ODI #11654113SEATS

Owner was driving about 40 mph when the headrest popped open. There were no collisions or issues when this happened.

ODI #11653995ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Back up camera goes black

ODI #11652319UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Got my wheels balanced, the technician informed me that all 4 of my rims were warpped. Car leaks coolant and overheats when using heat in cabin.

ODI #11649666ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

At first,unknown, All problems are in the Tailgate,of which you cant see while driving. Tailgates are designed to be used. First ,the backup camera went out, then the third brake light went, and you can ONLY SEE when backing up to a Large picture window-also,parking light R/S in tailgate is out. NOW, I asked my granddaughter to open the tailgate when the car is LOCKED, and it OPENS- (Security) I then looked up on YOUTUBE, and found many on how to fix due to BAD WIRING at the hinge. A service repair ticket dated 11/21/24 from Bill Volz in westchester,NY noted immediate attention but did not see the rest items in need of correction. Security- Tailgate not locking Safety- multiple lights not working, Camera out,and windshield wiper /tail occaisionally --All connected

ODI #11645181SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The contact stated that all four tires were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to Midas but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

ODI #11644390ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

The cruise control has stopped working. And there is faulty wiring in the hood making the check engine light come on. And a huge water and oil leak we just got the vehicle Friday 2/21

ODI #11641042AIR BAGS,SEATS

I came out of a meeting and found it this way. There is no evidence of an accident or hit while I was away. Also there is no evidence of anything making impact with the headrest inside the vehicle.

ODI #11640881POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at night, the contact noticed that the headlights were significantly dim. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact had been driving with the high-beam headlights at night. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal to merge into another lane, the vehicle failed to respond. The traction control warning light and an unknown warming light were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving 35-45 MPH, which required the contact to pull to the side of the road on each occasion. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle responded as needed on some occasions and the contact was able to drive safely; however, on other occasions, the failure recurred upon resuming driving. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, and to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable while reversing. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact's husband replaced the rearview camera fuse, per the Owner's Manual instructions; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failures to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V723000 (Exterior Lighting), 18V524000(Electrical System), and 18V398000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

ODI #11640003ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

In my journey my back up camera is the mirror not the center one. The thing is my mirror doing the same thing cant even see and idk how. Its all blurry the thing is the mirror looks really good and the camera. Im original owner. Also the cruise control doesn't even work or operate. Its wild how having a vehicle will have so many important things fail. I see Hondas from the 90s and their cruise working, and cars that had their first back up like a 2010 acura zdx I tinted worked like it was brand new still and its still ome for tht owner.

ODI #11633702ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the engine was slow to turn over and start. There was an abnormal chugging sound at start up. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle shutoff unintendedly and failed to restart. The contact stated that the half-circle symbol to depress the brake pedal was displayed. The engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined the failure was due to the electrical system. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was due to the oil. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at undisclosed speeds over a bridge, the steering wheel and the brakes became inoperable, and the vehicle shut down. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electrical system, transmission, timing chain, camshaft, and engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

ODI #11632478EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while parked or driving, the headlights would become fogged. The skid and a check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed where it was diagnosed with sensor issues. The vehicle was repaired however the warning light re-illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because it was not under recall. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,784.

ODI #11632147EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURECRASH

Reflectors are critical for visibility especially when it is foggy outside. My reflectors made my vehicle less visible to other driver because he backed his trailer into my car not seeing my lights or me and directly caused or perhaps contributed to the accident. I seek compensation due to the Product liability. Manufactures must be held responsible for defective vehicles parts, which caused it a prone to failure, Manufacturing Defects and Failure to warn in a timely matter which could have prevented my accident. I would like to file a claim with Dodge Stellantis for compensation and for my personal injuries. I would like the repairs costs for the front driver side because my deductible is 1,000.

ODI #11628395ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

While driving on the freeway some of the lights on my dash kit up and all the sudden my car would not go over 15 mph. I tried to turn it off and turn it back on and it continued to do the same thing. I did have my grandkids in the car.

ODI #11627632UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My car stalled and showed the check engine light. I took it to my usual repair shop. The first diagnostics indicated coils and spark plugs were the problem. So they we re fixed. Shortly (a few miles) after the repair, the car stalled. The second diagnostic at the shop indicated a new battery was needed. That was installed. (A few more miles after this repair) the car c ontinued to stall. For the third diagnostic, I was told to take it to a transmission shop.(and "I wouldn't drive it til it was repaired") I had it towed to a transmission shop. They rebuilt the transmission, and found (what I consider the reason for a recall) the flex plate had its center torn out. This may have caused shards to damage parts of the engine. There was a lot of fluid leakage and they had to install a new radiator. They wanted me to have them check it out in 2 weeks. In less than a week the car stalled and died,(thankfully in a parking lot) with all the dashboard warning lights. I was close to a dealer, so I had it towed to the Dodge dealer, hoping they would know how to fix it. There was still a lot of fluid leakage. They replaced the radiator and other stuff, and for the past week or so it is driving well.

ODI #11627077ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Lighting bolt with parentheses came on along with off road sign. I was unable to accelerate past 20 mph and then I just rolled to a stop in morning traffic with my flashers on. I took it to dealership and they replaced my key battery since I told them i was also having problems lock and unlocking my car. I was told this should solve the problem. It did for about 3 weeks now lights back on car won’t accelerate only till and it’s shaking bad.

ODI #11626426BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention screen failed to display an image. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

ODI #11623995ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the transmission, catalytic converter, and motor mounts. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 86,000.

ODI #11623909FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My 2018 dodge journey has a bad oder of gas when I am sitting at a light or in a drive thru. It's scary to drive at times since the odor is so bad. It gets worse when the heat is on

ODI #11621693SEATS

While care was parked, daughter (11yo) leaned around passenger seat with her forearm against the left side of the head rest to talk to her mother. Randomly and suddenly the head rest safety mechanism deployed. No one was seriously injured but it did leave a mark on my daughter's arm. Looks like the plastic inside is cracked on the right side where the pin holds the restraining pin that keeps the headrest from deploying. Have not taken yet to the dealer. There were no warning signs prior to deployment. Potentially could've been worse if someone was sitting in the seat when it occurred.

ODI #11618873STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My Cadillac converter is going bad. I only had my truck for 3yrs now. Also the steering and suspension diag/power steering system flush. Can I get a feed back to what shall I do or what can be done. Feel free and contact me at [XXX] mobile number. Email [XXX] Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11618573SEATS

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the passenger’s side headrest detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side headrest needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

ODI #11615768UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The active headrest deployed while sitting in the car hitting my wife's head. It is damaged and cannot be reset.

ODI #11615784EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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.

ODI #11609861STEERING

1. The power steering system keeps leaking for multiple different locations and is intermittent. The leak is never in the same spot. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. There is a potential for safety problems with this if someone does not realize what the noise is coming from the vehicle. There is a whining noise that starts but not until there is no fluid in the reservoir. There is also no change in steering ability. If the power steering should lock up, that could cause a potential deadly situation. 3. The problem has been reproduced at an independent shop. 4. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone else but the independent shop. 5. There are no warning lights that come on and no message pop up for low fluid levels. The vehicle makes a whining noise that progressively gets louder but only when there is no fluid in the reservoir. This started about 6 months ago with the intermittent problem. The 2016 Dodge Journey did have a recall for a similar problem like this.

ODI #11608449UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My headrest deployed while driving with a passenger in the seat.

ODI #11606404ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

All doors get stuck locked and/or unlocked. Key fob will not lock or unlock and door panels will not unlock our lock. 999 Back wiper only works intermittently.

ODI #11606405ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Door locks Doors remain locked or unlocked. Key fob will not unlock or lock doors. Panel will not unlock or locked doors

ODI #11606229ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Back up camera glitches to flicker black screen or is upside down. Works intermittently, most of the time it is a black screen. Driver window does roll down when the door is opened.

ODI #11604782SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed a failure with the ABS unit; however, the parts to perform the repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted again to confirm parts availability and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

ODI #11599589UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Not wanting to start code P0562

ODI #11595103ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shut-off with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs, alternator, battery, engine coils, oil housing, and engine gaskets were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that after the initial repair, the same repairs were made by the same mechanic approximately every two to three months. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11593074EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while parked the contact observed condensation in the headlight assemblies. Additionally, the contact stated that while turned off she observed an unknown noise emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights and an unknown electrical part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

ODI #11591969ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The back up camera does not display an image. It will only show black, with a camera slashed out symbol.

ODI #11575950ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start, and white exhaust smoke was coming from the vehicle. Also, the message "Coolant Low" was displayed although the coolant reservoir was full. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the head gasket was faulty. The head gasket was replaced but the coolant message continued to display. The contact also indicated that the back over prevention camera was faulty, and condensation was present inside the driver's side front headlight housing. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

ODI #11575259UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Back up Camera has black screen, it flickering sometimes upside down

ODI #11575015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Failure of the back up camera to function while in reverse. Unit generally displays a blank screen although occasionally does work but image is extremely blurry.

ODI #11574932ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

Back up camera stopped working just after manufacturer warranty expired. When car is in reverse the screen in the rear view indicates the camera isn't working

ODI #11574574LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

My backup camera doesn’t work at all! Just a black screen. so it doesn’t comply with the law… I can’t see to back up at all. If you google the 2018 journey it says there is a recall on the backup camera but when I put my vin number in it doesn’t pop up as a recall but this needs to be a recall and is very dangerous it hasn’t been inspected but it readily available if h would like to came inspect it. There was no lamps warning signs or anything?

ODI #11567073ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The car will turn systems of the car off and own without anyone touching anything windows rolling up on their, traction turning off, and climate controls and A/C coming on by itself. I contacted Stellantis last year about this vehicle and received no substantial resolution. This exact thing happened when I owned a 2014 Dodge Journey and I submitted the same complaint. I have taken video of this occurrence, there is no way to demonstrate issue via still photo.

ODI #11565686STEERING

Hey, The Power Steering Hose Busted for the 2nd Time Last then a Year apart. I believe this is a safety concern because of of no where the car becomes hard to Turn. I also seen that there was a Recall on the Steering hose for 2016 Dodge Journeys. I believe you all should Look into 2017 and 2018 as well. I Live in Minnesota and i Only have this Problem when it gets Extremely cold out.

ODI #11559070ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My back up camera isn't working and none of the locks work with the key fob. I bought my car from a car lot and it was a fleet car and it says all recalls have been fixed but my car hasn't been fixed at all and I don't know why. My car won't even charge my phone at all in either port so it has a big wiring problem. I have kids and grandkids in my car all the time and I can not see behind me because my camera hasn't worked since the day I got it which is 10/20/23 and that is really dangerous and I can't even charge my phone to call someone even if I do have an accident

ODI #11555540ENGINE

Car shuddered while driving, started making metal clanging noises’ and stalled in the middle of an intersection. I just had it worked on and had to fully replace the transmission (approximately $4000) due to the torque converter shredded metal in the transmission and seized up. Car after stalling would not go into reverse or drive. Would start up, but once in gear would make loud metal clanging sounds and shut down. No warning lights shown on dashboard.

ODI #11555363VISIBILITY/WIPER

When dry window, turn windshield wipers on, they jump violently .

ODI #11555088UNKNOWN OR OTHER

When shifting car in Reverse the image on the rearview mirrior for the backup camera was twice inverted. The next day while the car was in reverse the mirror display just consistantly flashed black and white with no real image.

ODI #11553760ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A stall/no start condition situation occurred while driving, and has occurred a few times over the last couple of weeks. I have had the issue checked by a trusted mechanic, and it was suggested that the power control module(pcm) would likely need to be replaced. No warning lamps appeared prior to the problem, but appeared when the stall/no start condition situation occurred. The most recent occurrance of the problem was on Saturday, October 4th, 2023. I located on the NHTSA website that there is a recall listed, NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000, for replacement of the pcm. On 11/06/2023 I spoke with Chrysler support, according to them a recalibration of the pcm was done on 01/07/2021, and they will not support replacing the pcm because it has been more than 2 years. According to the customer rep, the unit was just recalibrated, and not replaced, but the remedy in the recall notice states that dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge.

ODI #11551837ENGINE

Cylinder misfire. Cylinder leak. Engine damage. Dodge issued Service Bulletin TSB-09-002-14 for model years 2011-2013 for vehicles with the same 3.6L engine and same issue. TSB provided warranty extension for covered models up to model year 2013. My 2018 model year has the same defective engine type and Dodge refuses to repair because the TSB, which predates the manufacturers date for my vehicle, doesn't cover my vehicle.

ODI #11551530ENGINE

My 2018 dodge journey shutdown when driving. There is recalls for this but not for my dodge journey. This is unsafe. The manufacturer should pay for it to be fixed. I have read so many store on all makes of dodge journeys they all have same problem but only certain ones are being recalled.

ODI #11550935EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Headlight assembly both full of moisture. I bought the vehicle on this day an noticed them then and there are both full of moisture all over lenses.

ODI #11550936VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Speed control will not work unless you are going around 70mph and step on gas a little.

ODI #11549971ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Unknown!!! I have had my radio replaced two times already for defect and now the radio want shut off again and it want allow a phone to connect to it also now the controls to the air flowing system (ac) want shut off and stay off when u push the off button . It comes back on when u try to shut it off. It’s a 2018 and it only has 40 thousand miles on it . I got it replaced two times for defect in the past three years . I’m tired of this happening. You should recall and fix it at no cost to me this is crazy. I’m disappointed about this. I had both replaced at dealer. So there is a record through mopar! Please let me no about this and how to handle it .. I about ready to sue.. I paid all this money for a vehicle I can’t even listen to the radio and can’t cut my air off .. let me no. Now when question in next section is answered the date of incident is when it stated then followed after that another time now is the third time I’m going through it again .

ODI #11549532ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The headlights in the "auto" position will turn on the headlights and then after 5 or so minutes of driving, the interior dash board will dim and brighten, and then the headlights turn off entirely. If you move them off the "auto" position, the headlights will not turn on even when switched to the headlights. When you switch back to auto, it puts the brights on instead of the standard headlights. Rinse and repeat while driving, lights on/off/then only brights.

ODI #11545998SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Midas where the vehicle was diagnosed that the rear brake caliper pistons failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that she was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle was included in a recall. The contact then stated that she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V523000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

ODI #11542861ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While driving car at 45 mph car stalled. Unable to start car. Continued to read service AWD system as well as Press clutch to start car, the car is an automatic with no clutch. Once started continued to stall while driving. Check engine light, battery light illuminated while driving not while car stalled.

ODI #11541820ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

The vehicles warning lights have all lit up and the engine has stalled. We have taken it to multiple mechanics and they believe it to be the voltage regulator chip that is faulty which is accusing the engine to stall. It has also lost the back up camera capabilities which is also another recall of the 2018 Dodge Journey.

ODI #11541481EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

The contact's son owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs burned out soon after replacement. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that moisture was entering the headlight module and causing the bulbs to become blown. The contact also stated that the alternator had failed due to a defective O2 sensor. The contact replaced the O2 sensor; however, the failure returned soon after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

ODI #11541071VISIBILITY/WIPER

At Approximately 77,700 miles my Backup Camera is starting to fail intermittently. when I go to start the car and put it in reverse the screen will just show black and some static bars might show up and later on when I go to reverse again it usually works then but now sometimes it may not, yet my vehicle is not covered under the 2 separate recalls affecting the backup camera though I also have not had time to contact my local dealer about it giving its difficult nature to reproduce the issue..

ODI #11541125ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) mode failed to disengage as intended and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the windshield wipers engaged unintendedly and remained engaged after the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact's husband disconnected the battery terminals to turn off the windshield wipers; however, the vehicle failed to restart upon reconnecting the battery terminals. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V332000 (Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

ODI #11539733SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention screen delayed in responding, before going black and then returning to normal operation. Additionally, the vehicle failed to stop in a reasonable amount of time while depressing the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,862.

ODI #11535035UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2018 Dodge Journey, my backup camera is not working as designed and apparently is not part of a recall. When putting the vehicle in reverse it is very difficult to all most impossible to see the image on the screen.

ODI #11533261EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the contact observed water filling the driver's and passenger's side headlights, potentially reducing nighttime visibility. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both headlights, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided not assistance. The failure mileage was 24,917.

ODI #11532129BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse(R), the camera image was upside down or the screen only showed static. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that the back over prevention camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V398000 (Back Over Prevention) by the mechanic. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

ODI #11531486SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

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

ODI #11526975EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Headlight housings leak on both sides of car causing extreme condensation buildup causing poor visibility and causing headlight bulbs to burn out at unpredictable times. Loss of a headlight causing serious vision problems at night. I've had to change headlight bulbs often, problem started in early 2020 and I believe Chrysler/ Dodge should have a recall for their defective headlight housings on this vehicle. The estimated cost to replace their defective housings is well over $1,000.

ODI #11521663TIRES

225 65 R17 bought the car on 03/31/23 and the dealership sold these tires on vehicle. All 4 dry rotted in sidewalls. Big O tires would not even touch them.

ODI #11519010ENGINE

Cylinder 2 is misfiring, for coils and spark plugs. Vehicle had tune up and replaced all spark plugs and coils in March. Check engine still coming on reading same code, has been checked multiple times, coils and spark plugs are perfect and brand new.

ODI #11512172EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Both headlights on the vehicle have a major amount of moisture in them. Also, when using the headlights the lights surge. They will get really bright and then dim down the whole time they are being used. The dealership looked at it and said other models of the same car have been recalled for issues with the headlights but mine were not included. I'm not sure how that can be. No warning lights or anything come up when using the headlights. The lights have been collecting moisture for about 9 months and it's gradually getting worse. They have been inspected for cracks that would result in the moisture but there aren't any. I'm not sure if the moisture is causing the headlights to get bright and dim while in use or if that is another issue all together.

ODI #11510496SEATS

Went out to my Dodge Journey 2018 to go run errands and noticed the passenger side head rest was apart. The vehicle had been sitting for two days Feel this should be a recall issue Fortunately this didn’t happen while the car was in use Contacted dodge dealer and FCA And was advised there is no recall or warranty coverage This is a safety issue and should be covered

ODI #11510263AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 INJURY

Passenger side front seat headrest airbag deployed while driving. The airbag feature deployed while my 13 year old daughter was sitting in the seat. When the safety feature deployed, it hit my child in the back of her head causing pain and injury. This safety feature deployed without warning or cause. The headrest broke when it deployed is now just hanging from the seat.

ODI #11509443EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V723000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealers: East Carolina Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (3401 S Memorial Dr, Greenville, NC 27834: (888)848-5262), Outer Banks Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948:(252) 441-1146) and Washington Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (4001 US-264, Washington, NC 27889: (252) 644-3344) were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

ODI #11505396EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V723000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

ODI #11505195ENGINE

Multiple cylinder misfires, low mileage. Mechanic doesn't know how it happened.

ODI #11505029EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V723000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

ODI #11504337UNKNOWN OR OTHER

When backing up, with the sun at the rear, the camera goes to a over exposed or washed out screen. There is no picture and this makes the backup camera worthless and dangerous. Happens every time in reverse with the sun at the rear of the vehicle.

ODI #11500088UNKNOWN OR OTHER

When you are in the vehicle and the vehicle is off or on when you try to lock it to be safe because the keys are in the vehicle it automatically unlocks. I feel very unsafe as I am a single mom of 3. I will get in the vehicle and lock the doors. It will automatically unlock. If I was in an emergency situation where I needed to lock the doors for my safety it would just unlock.

ODI #11494352ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rear back up camera in the rear view mirror is not functioning correctly. It will go black but illuminate a camera with a line through it. Makes in impossible to use to back up because the light on the mirror makes it extremely difficult to see in the mirror and the camera isn’t working to help either. One day it worked and the following day it didn’t. Also, the passenger airbag light will go in and off even with someone occupying the seat which leads me to believe the airbag will not deploy if if in an accident. the computer has been run and it showed no issues. I know there was a recall to the back up cameras but it says my vehicle wasn’t affected. How do I get this fixed. Both are major safety concerns. This car has 60k miles on it and has been through 3 sets of tires. The tires wear extremely fast on this vehicle and they are 50-60k tires.

ODI #11490214EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V723000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

ODI #11475589ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

When turning on vehicle the lightning stalls to come on properly. The dash board and radio is completely off even when vehicle has started. Speedometer does not have an accurate reading of how many miles per hour I'm truly going in which I don't feel safe due to the fact that I'm more likely to get pulled over for speeding or not driving fast enough while on the road. No one has inspected the vehicle to confirm other than myself and husband who drive the vehicle. I could be doing 20 miles a hour but the speedometer would say I'm going 45 miles a hour. I was resting at a complete stop and the speedometer stated that I was going 3 miles at a complete stop. There was no indicator flashing light or any message on the vehicle that was indicate there was a issue with the vehicle. The speedometer has been like this since April of 2022. The lighting also but it does it sporadically from time to time.

ODI #11474164ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My wiring harness needs replaced. 3 of my 4 windows would only work sometimes. I was told there was a loose connection but when those wires were held together it got extremely hot very fast, and not to even attempt to use the windows because it could cause a fire. So I took my car to the dealership and they confirmed it is the wiring harness that needs replaced. So a new part has been ordered and I'm scheduled to have that done as soon as it comes in.

ODI #11471365SEATS

Passenger side head rest exploded while driving down the road. This is a huge safety issue and could have caused sever damage. Now I’m afraid the driver side will do the same thing while I’m driving down the road

ODI #11470418VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS

Rear wheel bearing is bad after only 35,000 miles causing the speed sensor to fail which causes the cruise control to fail. The wheel bearing has also caused extreme wear on the tread of my brand new tires, and the ABS and stability/traction lights to come on in the dash display. I have researched this problem extensively and found that many Dodge Journey owners have experienced the same issues.

ODI #11463053SUSPENSION

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.

ODI #11460961SERVICE BRAKES

Rear caliper problems

ODI #11458751UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I was driving in inclement weather in all wheel drive on the freeway traveling at approximately 50MPH. The rear of the vehicle felt as if it slipped on ice, however it did not change it's course of travel. The issue continued to happen. I turned off the all wheel drive and the issue did not happen again. The vehicle will not pick up speed after starting until the ABS Warning turns on. The time the warning light comes on can be anywhere from 10 seconds after picking the vehicle in drive. This time can last as long as a minute. This is every time the vehicle is started. A mechanic advised the sensor in the Right Rear Axle Assembly is not working and needs to be replaced.

ODI #11456255ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rear view mirror (known as backup camera failed prematurely, dodge corporate office is failing to recognize this an issue stating that if there was a recall for my VIN they would fix free of charge. This car is just barely over 3 years old and failing components that put me at risk as a driver when backup camera fails as it is very complex to see behind me while In reverse

ODI #11449554STEERING

I have a leak in my steering line

ODI #11443835ENGINE

Engine shuts off without warning. Driving and all of sudden, engine stops, drop vehicle in neutral and push start and it starts right back. I have been on curvy road, going up steep hill and also on perfectly level road, makes no difference, happens without warning. Dangerous because on hill started rolling back...can't steer on curvy road unless engine running...please check into this before I or someone else gets hurt or killed.

ODI #11438922POWER TRAIN

On October 22, 2021, I was driving my 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad and upon sitting at a traffic light I press the gas and my truck started humming for about five seconds and it stopped. I brought this truck on December 4th, 2019 and it has roughly 64,000 miles on it but I kept up my routine maintenance. I am a person with disabilities and I need my vehicle to get to work. Please look into this matter my transmission should not have gone out so soon! Thank you for your kind attention.

ODI #11438806ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

Rear backup camera is severely blurred as to make it impossible to safely see any Cleaning of the lens made no change in the severity of the image. The Carmax dealership in Brooklyn park MN was aware of the issue and notified of the malfunction after a test drive. Their answer was that it was a known issue but there was no effort to fix the problem because it was not listed as a recall issue. There was no warning light or electronic notices, only noticing the issue on the dash screen when the “reverse” was engaged. It is unable in its current condition to provide an adequate level of safety when backing up. The colored lines indicating the vehicles part while backing up is clear but all surrounding objects are blurry.

ODI #11427167ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space the rear-view camera screen inadvertently turned black. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that as she opened the hatchback, the rear-view camera functionality returned. The contact also stated that the interior lights of the vehicle remained on for a month. The vehicle was taken to the local Pep Boys auto store who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. Then, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found with the vehicle however, an unknown software was reprogrammed. The contact stated that the interior lights remained on and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear wiring system needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to another local Pep Boys who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to another authorized dealer to be diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

ODI #11422145ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My battery or the connection is bad but when I have it tested, they day its perfect. My car dies all the time and even if we charge it all night, my check engine light for poor battery connection stays on.

ODI #11422147SUSPENSION

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.

ODI #11420186ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

uConnect infotainment / control system malfunctions played music automatically on engine start (as usual) but screen reads “off” condition and won’t respond to touch commands. (no backup camera; just "off" screen) malfunctions started a month earlier: -“shuffle” function won’t engage (as it did when new) -starts playlist at beginning each time, instead of continuing where left off (as it did when new) concern that uConnect system is failing; FCA and dealer claim system is "working as designed". concern that system may again freeze and stop working, posing a range of safety hazards for driver and others.

ODI #11416624POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

ODI #11413972STRUCTURE

WATER LEAK ON DRIVER SIDE INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT IN THE STORAGE BIN. THE SEAL IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND CAUSES A LEAK.

ODI #11413126SERVICE BRAKES

THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY WHEN I PRESS IT DOWN, FEELS LIKE THERE'S AIR IN THE SYSTEM. I GOT THE BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED A FEW MONTHS AGO AT THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. NOW THERE'S ANOTHER ISSUE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, I HAVE TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO INCREASE HORSEPOWER. THE RPM INCREASES, BUT IT TAKES A WHILE TO GAIN HORSEPOWER.

ODI #11407972SERVICE BRAKES

I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES STARTED HAVING A SHUTTERING ISSUE WHEN BRAKING WASN'T TO BAD TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY FIXED IT I COULD TELL SOMETHINGS WASN'T RIGHT IT KEPT GETTING WORSE NOW WHERE AT 40,000 MILES IT'S EXTREMELY BAD THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT I HAD THE REPLACE SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE IT'S FEELS THE WORSE THE DEALERSHIP AND FCA WOULD NOT HELP RESOLVED THIS ISSUES IF ANY PAPER IS REQUIRED FROM THE DEALERSHIP I CAN GET IT IT'S WORSE COMING DOWN HILL

ODI #11404300EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ADEQUATELY ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT WATER AND CONDENSATION WERE PRESENT INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER HALEY CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 1906 S. MAIN ST, FARMVILLE, VA 23901 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

ODI #11399613SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

MY CAR ROLLS BACK OUT OF GEAR. TRANSMISSION DRAGGING. ELECTRIC PROBLEM WI LIGHTS. SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR

ODI #11399059ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACKUP CAMERA MALFUNCTIONING SHOWS UP SIDE DOWN CAMERA WHEN WORKING MOST TIMES BACKUP CAMERA SHOWS A SILVER SCREEN FLICKERING THIS IS BACK OVER PREVENTION EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONING MALFUNCTIONING THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM THIS ISSUE HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BACKUP CAMERA WORK PERFECTLY THE NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT MORNING THE CAMERA WOULD NOT WORK AND HAS NOT WORKED SINCE THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE ON THE 2018 DODGE JOURNEY WHICH EXACTLY WHAT MINE IS BUT MY VIN SAYS NO RECALL THE DISPLAY APPEARS ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

ODI #11388615SUSPENSION

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.

ODI #11385535ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY VEHICLE HAS 27400 MILES AND PURCHASED APRIL 4TH 2018. MY CAR BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT. THEY REPLACED MY BATTERY AND TOLD ME I DIDN'T NEED A RENTAL CAR. I WENT BACK TO WORK 15 MINUTES AWAY. GOT OFF IN 5 HOURS AFTER REPLACEMENT PICKED UP MY INFANT DROVE HOME WHICH IS 20 MINUTES AWAY. AS I WAS DRIVING 15 MINUTES INTO MY RIDE MY LIGHTS START GOING CRAZY AND THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR DIES ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN ON A BRAND NEW CAR?

ODI #11383609ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES

3RD BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTIONS WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED AND REVERSE CAMERA TURNS OFF WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.

ODI #11383272ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

THE BRAKES SOMETIMES FEEL THAT THEY WON'T STOP. THE ROTORS ARE GETTING SOME DEEP LINES ON IT.

ODI #11376770STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

THE AC AIR COMPRESSOR ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE SERPTINE BELT TO BREAK AND CAR STOP IMMEDIATELY IN TRAFFIC TO A DEAD STOP THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT FIXING IT IT'S A FACTORY DEFAULT

ODI #11374615AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER. DURING THE CRASH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A INJURED NECK. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER YOCHUMS CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 1270 S HART STREET RD, VINCENNES, IN 47591 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *DT*JB

ODI #11373054STEERING

POWER STEERING RUPTURED AND LEAKING, HAPPENS WHEN WEATHER BECAME COLDER. ALREADY A KNOWN ISSUE WITH OTHER MODELS. PLEASE FIND A SOLUTION I'M VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE A 2018, 30,000 MILES THAT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR WEEKS DUE TO A ISSUE THAT HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY FIXED.

ODI #11363747ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE REAR CAMERA GLITCHES, GOES DARK AND DOESN'T COME ON.

ODI #11362708STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHINING NOISE, LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID FROM THE BOTTOM. ONLY 30,000 MILES. VERY UPSET. WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHILE TURNING. ALSO UCONNECT DOES NOT WORK, RADIO FREEZES UP. HAVE TO POWER OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART TO FIX ISSUE.

ODI #11350046VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING ALSO TIRES WORE BARE IN LESS THAN 26K MILES

ODI #11349942POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED AT START-UP WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING UPON DEPRESSION THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO LANDMARK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6850 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260) WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.

ODI #11349199VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

ODI #11341372POWER TRAIN

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.

ODI #11338822SERVICE BRAKES

SINCE AROUND 9,000 MILES I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS STILL DOING IT I HAVE TOOK IT BACK 7 TIMES THEY CLAIM NOTHING WRONG TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP NOTHING WRONG TOOK IT BACK AGAIN THEY SAID IT WAS THE BACK ROTOR REPLACED THEM WITH NEW AND STILL DOING IT THE CAR HAS AROUND 27,000 NOW DODGE IS REFUSING TO LOOK INTO IT FURTHER IT DOES IT WORSE GOING DOING HILL USING THE BRAKES SOME TIMES IT GETS TO THE POINT YOU HAVE TROUBLE BRAKING

ODI #11338706POWER TRAIN

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

ODI #11338205ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE RADIO SCREEN WILL FREEZE FOR A FEW HOURS, TURNING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT HELP. IT ALSO WILL GIVE A HARD TIME PARING THE BLUETOOTH EVEN AFTER THE PARING DEVICE HAS BEEN IN THE LIST FOR DAYS OR WEEKS.

ODI #11327085ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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. *TR

ODI #11326851VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH

2018 DODGE JOURNEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED UPON RETURNING HOME, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND WALL FRAME. THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE TO A RIDING LAWN MOWER. *JS

ODI #11324853AIR BAGS

PASSENGER SIDE HEAD REST - HEADREST DEPLOYED WHEN I MOVED THE SEAT FORWARD. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN.

ODI #11323170ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE BACKUP CAMERA STOPPED WORKING AND THE CABIN LIGHTS WITHIN THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF, NOT EVEN WHILE DRIVING. THE LIGHTS WOULD GET BRIGHTER EVERY TIME I HIT THE BREAK MAKING IT DANGEROUS DRIVING IN THE DARK AND ELIMINATED THE USE OF THE BACKUP CAMERA FOR SAFETY.

ODI #11321229SERVICE BRAKES

AT JUST 13K MILES ALL 4 ROTORS ARE COMPLETELY WARPED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO ROTORS ARE "MAINTENANCE" EVEN THO ROTORS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST 70,000 MILES! I WAS TOLD TO 'NOT USE" MY BRAKES WHILE DOING 75 AROUND TURNS...THAT IS CHRYSLER'S SOLUTION?CAR SHUDDERS ARE 75 MPH IF YOU TOUCH THE BRAKES. *TR

ODI #11309957ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOES NOT GO DOWN. ALL OTHER WINDOWS GO DOWN NORMALLY EXCEPT FOR ONE WINDOW.

ODI #11308859VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHILE DRIVING FROM SAN DIEGO TO DALLAS WITH CRUISE ENGAGED IT SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND BECAME ERATIC SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN. ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATED AT SAME TIME. BRAKING DID NOT FULLY DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM. WHEN BRAKED TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT AND HAD TO TURN SYSTEM OFF TO HALT ITS OPERATION. WORKS FINE AT TIMES THEN UNEXPECTEDLY DOES IT AGAIN. MAY BE CONNECTED TO OPERATION IN ELEVATION CHANGES.

ODI #11306961SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

ODI #11301721UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACKUP CAMERA IS EXTREMELY FUZZY AND I CAN HARDLY SEE OUT OF IT!!

ODI #11298590STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

FROM DAY 1: CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY; DOESN'T GO AS IT SHOULD WHEN ONE PULLS INTO TRAFFIC. VERY SCARY! THE 'EXTRA GEARS' ONLY MAKE THE MOTOR SOUND LIKE IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE, & DOESN'T MAKE CAR MOVE ANY FASTER/EASIER. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER WITH A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD; IT'S NOT THE DRIVER! SECOND ISSUE: THE HOOD KEEPS POPPING UP, AND I FEAR IT WILL EVENTUALLY FLY ALL THE WAY UP. THESE ISSUES ARE LIFE THREATENING. 3RD ISSUE: IT CERTAINLY DOESN'T GET THE GAS MILEAGE THAT IT SHOULD, GETTING 16-18. PLEASE HELP! AS A CANCER PATIENT, I DEPEND ON THIS CAR TO GET TO MANY DR VISITS. THANK YOU.

ODI #11281174SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR PANEL AND KEY FOB FAILED TO OPERATE, AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT DROVE TO FRANKLIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1124 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 266-0145) WHERE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

ODI #11280862AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT OF DEC. 2018 ON THE 1-10 GOING WEST BOUND. AN UNDERAGE, UNLICENSED DRIVER HIT ME GOING 60-70MPH WHEN WE WERE DOING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. (I WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME SAME WITH ALL THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME. SHE NEVER TRIED TO STOP SINCE SHE WAS DISTRACTED AND HIT ME TWICE. THE 2ND TIME SHE PANICKED WHEN SHE HIT ME SO HARD HER CAR FLEW BACK AND SHE HIT THE GAS AGAIN INSTEAD OF THE BREAK. THE FIRST TIME SHE HIT ME NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY HEAD HIT THE WHEEL REALLY HARD, 2ND TIME MY SEATBELT LOCKED (FIRST TIME IT DIDN'T) AND I HAD A BRUISE ACROSS MY CHEST FROM IT.*DT*JB

ODI #11278648ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

I WAS DRIVING MID DAY, 35 MPH ON MAJOR CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AS I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE CAR TO THE CURB EVEN THOUGH THE POWER STEERING HAD SHUT DOWN. WITH THE CAR STOPPED I COULD SEE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND THE IT WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". AFTER MY NERVES CALMED I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE ON. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR THAT I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1,700 MILES DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS WITH OUT A PROBLEM. HOWEVER AN HOUR BEFORE I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. HAD IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING THERE I AM SURE THE ACCIDENT WOULD OF SHUT THAT INTERSTATE FOR HOURS.

ODI #11278692POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK'S COUNTRY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (503-746-9621, LOCATED AT 767 SW BASELINE ST, HILLSBORO, OR 97123) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS NOT PROBLEMATIC AND WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH MORE LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.

ODI #11267835STRUCTURECRASH1 INJURY

I WAS IN A WRECK ON OCT 2 2019 WHERE THE FOUNT END OF MY CAR WAS RIPPED OFF AND AND SEVERELY DAMAGED MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING ME TO HIT MY DOOR AND WINDOW AS WELL AS SLAMMING ME INTO MY DASH CAUSING INJURIES THIS WRECK HAPPENED AS I WAS CROSSING A INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN ANOTHER CAR HIT ME GOING VERY FAST WITH EXTREME FORCE

ODI #11257414POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

ODI #11254182SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING UNRAVELED FROM INSIDE THE HOUSING WHERE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DULUTH (LOCATED AT 2473 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678) 369-6704) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT SEEMED DELIBERATELY CUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,502.

ODI #11253037ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT STAY LOCK DOORS WILL UNLOCK WHEN WET WHEN YOU WASH CAR YOU GET WATER ON DOORS CAR LOCK AND UNLOCK UNCONTROLLABLY AND IN CAR WASH AND WHEN IT RAINS DOORS UNLOCK THEM SELF'S , DEALER CAN NOT FIX PROBLEM WENT THERE 6 TIMES.

ODI #11252358POWER TRAIN

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.

ODI #11252356ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS STRUGGLING FOR POWER. I EXITED. AT THE STOPLIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND PUTTERING. `WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO THE CAR PUTTERED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO, BUT THEN DID. SO I DROVE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NEXT EXIT. MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A FUEL INJECTOR HAD EXPLODED AND WAS SPEWING RAW GAS. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP AWAITING PARTS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT EASILY SLIPS INT REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS!

ODI #11252357UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS AT THE STOP SIGN AT THE TOP OF MY HILL. I ACCELERATED AND MY PURSE FELL FORWARD AND KNOCKED MY SHIFTER INTO REVERSE AT 5 MPH. I WAS ON A PUBLIC ROAD. ANOTHER TIME, MY DAUGHTER REACHED FOR THE PLUG TO PLUG IN HER CHARGER AND ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE FROM DRIVE. WE WERE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT.

ODI #11252451ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE OR WOULD OPERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD SOMETIMES ILLUMINATE ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND THEN TURN OFF. THE CONTACT DROVE TO JT'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (4838 SUNSET BLVD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, 803-220-3725) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

ODI #11246228SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ALSO QUESTIONED HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES AND NEGATIVE FIXES OR RESOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS REPAIR PERSONNEL. THIS IS FROM PARK TO MOTION AND VICE VERSA.

ODI #11245270VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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.

ODI #11244323POWER TRAIN

WHEN CRUISING DOWN THE ROAD IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR DROPS OUT OF GEAR MOMENTARILY THEN SLAMS BACK INTO GEAR. THIS IS A SPECIFIC PROBLEM BUT IT COULD BE DEADLY.

ODI #11242625STEERING,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION POWER AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE WENT AWAY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,100.

ODI #11233057UNKNOWN OR OTHERFIRE

ON JUNE 3, 2019, I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE AC VENT NEAR THE GLOVE BOX. I GOT ME AND MY SON AND FOUR YEAR OLD PASSENGER OUT OF THE VEHICLE. AIR BAGS STARTED BLOWING OUT AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY. NO ONE WILL TELL ME WHY IT BURNED.

ODI #11228875WHEELS

KUMHO TIRES 225/65R17 HAVE CHUNKS OF THE THREAD COMING OFF, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES GOING OVER 65 MPH WHICH MAKES ME NOT WANT TO PUT MY KIDS IN IT AT TIMES.

ODI #11228873UNKNOWN OR OTHER

KUMHO TIRES ON MY 2018 DODGE JOURNEY IS DETERIORATING AND CHUNKS OF TIRE ARE COMING OFF. TIE SIZE ARE 225/65R17

ODI #11220858ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING MALFUNCTIONED. LONE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8811 INTERSTATE 35 ACCESS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211, (210) 828-1515) DID NOT ASSIST WITH BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE A RENTAL VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STATED IN THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER ONLY ASKED THE CONTACT TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE THE CONTACT WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND THE MANUFACTURER VIDEOS OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

ODI #11218265ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE VEHICLES MANUAL AND DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER WILL OCCASIONALLY STOP BEING IN SYNC WITH EACH OTHER MAKING ACCELERATION MINIMAL...MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 14K MILES ON IT

ODI #11218084POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

ODI #11210684ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHEN I WENT TO DEALERSHIP I KNEW I WANT A TRUCK WITH 3RD ROW, I TEST DROVE THE JOURNEY I PICKED OUT OF WHAT WAS OFFERED WHEN I TEST DROVE THE FIRST TRUCK, IT REFUSED TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SO WE WENT BACK AND DROVE THE ONE I PURCHASED. WELL I GOT IT HOME AND DROVE FOR A FEW DAYS AND NOTICED WHEN I WOULD TAKE IT OUT OF PARK IT WOULD ,AKE A LOUD THUMP NOISE ONLY SOMETIMES LIKE I AM SITTING ON A HILL. I TOOK IT BACK THEY HEARD THE NOISE SAID THEY COULD FIX IT BUT SERVICE SAID THAT WAS NORMAL, WHICH I STRONGLY DISAGREED BUT MY DEAL WAS FUNDED AND NOTHING THEY WOULD DO. SO ANOTHER MONTH OR SO LATER I NOTICE MY GAS TO EMPTY WAS JUMPING DRASTICALLY I FIGURED BAD GAS SO I DROVE IT OUT AND TRIED AGAIN AND AGAIN. FINALLY HAD IT BECAUSE GOING FROM 60 TO 30 IN 2 MILES IS MAJOR THAT SAME WEEK I USED MY CRUISE CONTROL FOR MAYBE THE 3RD TIME SINCE I HAD THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT KEEP A STEADY SPEED I WENT UP 5 MPH FASTER THAN I SET IT AND THEN DROPPED IT DID THIS UNTIL I CANCELLED THE CRUISE. I IMMEDIATELY MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER THEY HAVE HAD IT A WEEK AND NO WORD FROM THEM YET. MEANWHILE I HAVE RESEARCHED AND SEE THE SAME ISSUES I AM HAVING LEAD TO MORE ISSUES LIKE THE BRAKES NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND I TRAVEL 100 MILES BACK AND FORTH TO WORK AND HAVE SMALL CHILDREN THAT IS A VERY UNEASY FEELING. THE OTHER ISSUES LIKE THE RADIO FREEZING INBETWEEN CHANGING FROM BLUE-TOOTH TO RADIO SO I HAVE TO DRIVE THAT ENTIRE HOUR TRIP TO WORK WITHOUT ANY MUSIC UNLESS I STOP AND RESTART THE CAR. ALSO WHEN I GET OFF THE HIGHWAY A LOT OF TIMES THE SENSOR FOR THE SPEED AND RADIO FINALLY KICKS IN AND THE RADIO PLAYS EXTREMELY LOUD LIKE I AM STILL ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENTIRE RIDE THE RADIO WOULD NOT TURN UP PASS THE LOW VOLUME.

ODI #11210042FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH THE RPM STARTS ESCALATING AND GOES BACK TO NORMAL. RPM REPEATS AFTER ONE TO TWO MINUTES. AFTER PUTTING A FULL TANK OF GAS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND METER READ GAS TANK EMPTY. VEHICLE STAYED WITH THE DEALERSHIP FOR 8 DAYS FIRST TIME. FUEL PUMP AND WIRES WAS FULLY REPLACED. VEHICLE IS BACK WITH DEALERSHIP FOR A SECOND TIME. THIS TIME THE GAS METER READS LESS THAN 3/4 TANK AS A FULL TANK OF GAS IS PUT INTO THE VEHICLE. RPM STARTS DOING THE SAME THING WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS 50 MPH. WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP FUEL PUMP AND WIRES ARE THE REASON FOR MY VEHICLE BEING IN THE SHOP AGAIN. VEHICLE IS BACK TWICE IN THE SHOP LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. STILL WITHOUT A PROPER WORKING VEHICLE

ODI #11209696SEATS

WHEN SECOND ROW SEATS ARE FOLDED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND SLID FORWARD. THEY DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE SEAT SLAMS FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BEFORE CAUSING A SEVERE INJURY.

ODI #11204505UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE VEHICLE HAS DIFFICULTY GOING UP HILL. WHEN DECREASE SPEED OR STOPS AND YOU WANT TO STEP UP THE GAS, IT TAKES A LONG WHILE. SOMETIME IT SHAKES WHEN YOU POWER ON. THE COMPUTER FREEZES. LOTS OF HESITATION TO GO OR SOMETIMES IT WAS TO KEEP GOING WHEN YOU ARE AT A STOP.

ODI #11204621STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

THE CAR KEPT LOSING POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND NO ENGINE LIGHTS WERE POPPING UP TO SHOW THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST 2 TIMES WERE IN REVERSE. THE POWER CUT OFF AND I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OR BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND GO. THE THIRD TIME I WAS GOING FORWARD ON A HIGHWAY. I SLOWED TO TURN ON AND THE POWER CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL OR BRAKES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT AROUND OTHER VEHICLES AND THE CAR SLOWED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN GRASS. THIS OCCURRED WITH A YOUNG CHILD IN THE CAR AND IT SCARED BOTH OF US. I WAS ABLE TO THEN START THE CAR AGAIN AND GET IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE NEXT DAY. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THEIR MACHINES. THEY DROVE THE CAR FOR A WEEK AND WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE LAST DAY WHEN THEY TOOK IT FOR ONE MORE DRIVE THE CAR DIED ON THEM IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THEY HOOKED THE CAR UP AGAIN AND IT SHOWED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. WHEN THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORPORATION THEY TOLD THEM TO LOOK AT THE ENGINE. THAT IS WHEN THEY FOUND METAL SHARDS AND OTHER THINGS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. THE CORPORATION HAD KNOWN THAT SOME OF THESE ENGINES WERE FAULTY BUT HAD NOT NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP OR THE CONSUMERS THAT THEY COULD BE DRIVING A CAR WITH A FAULTY ENGINE. THIS WAS MOST DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND ESPECIALLY CONCERNING SINCE WE HAD BEEN DRIVING OUR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WITH US. I BELIEVE THE CONSUMERS SHOULD KNOW THAT THEY COULD HAVE FAULTY ENGINES AND NOT KNOW BECAUSE THE SERVICE MACHINES DO NOT DETECT THE PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER IS NOT GIVING OUT THE INFORMATION.

ODI #11195090ENGINE

2018 DODGE JOURNEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILUIRE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FULL REFUND OR A NEW VEHICLE OF A DIFFERENT MAKE AND MODEL. *JS

ODI #11197015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ALL STAR DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 11503 ST CHARLES ROCK RD, BRIDGETON, MO 63044) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR TURNED OFF THE NEXT DAY. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE THE SENSOR SYSTEM RESET ITSELF BUT IF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT RE-ILLUMINATED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN FOR REPAIRS. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GROUND WIRE FROM THE BATTERY TO THE VEHICLE WAS NOT CONNECTED APPROPRIATELY. A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

ODI #11194924ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE RADIO IN THIS VEHICLE OFTEN WILL MAKE A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE MID-MUSIC AND THEN SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM ENTIRELY FOR ABOUT A MINUTE. IT THEN STARTS BACK UP AS NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS UNPREDICTABLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AROUND NOVEMBER.

ODI #11191228SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELT COMES OUT WITH MINOR TENSION WITHOUT PUSHING SEATBELT RELEASE BUTTON. THIS HAS HAPPEND MANY TIMES. 9000 MILES ON CAR.

ODI #11187299ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

MY CAR STARTED OFF WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND THEN SOON AFTER, AS I SLOWED DOWN AND TURNED, MY ENGINE SHUT OFF, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND THE BATTERY REMAINED ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE MANY TIMES AND IS COMPLETELY RANDOM. (DOESN'T MATTER IF I JUST STARTED THE CAR, I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR 20 MINUTES, WARM WEATHER / COLD WEATHER, IT JUST HAPPENS WHEN IT HAPPENS.) MORE RECENTLY, THE TCS (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) WILL TURN ON RANDOMLY. (I HAVE FOOTAGE OF THE ROAD BEING 100% CLEAR WHILE THIS IS ON IN MY CAR.) IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF ONCE IT TURNS ON. IT MAKES IT SO I CAN'T SPEED UP HARDLY AT ALL WHICH OF COURSE HASN'T HAD THE BEST OUTCOMES ON THE HIGHWAY. AND ALONG WITH THAT, IF I'M DRIVING AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE SPUTTERS QUICKLY FOR A MOMENT AND JERKS THE CAR DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES LOCK FOR A MOMENT. LASTLY, THE CAR RECENTLY MADE CLICKING NOISES AND I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE GAS FILLING UP. (IT SAYS IT'S FULL WHEN IT'S CLEARLY NOT) I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN BEFORE AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAD TO CANCEL A RECENT APPOINTMENT DUE TO THE FLOODING IN IOWA BUT I'M AFRAID THERE IS SOMETHING FAR WORSE THAT THEY WONT BE ABLE TO FIX, LIKE LAST TIME. I'M SURE THIS IS A GREAT VEHICLE, BUT I GOT A LEMON FOR SURE. THERE'S CURRENTLY 8,155 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND I BOUGHT IT NEW AS OF 10/01/2018. CLEARLY SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.

ODI #11185799ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 22 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE MACHENS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1310 VANDIVER DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65202, (573) 474-9500), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,005.

ODI #11183621ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE

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

ODI #11181371EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHTS LEAK CAUSING WATER TO BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT HOUSING USIT

ODI #11173562SEAT BELTS1 INJURY

TL* 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. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LEATHER SEAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SEAT BELT FAILURE. THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

ODI #11172154AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A CABLE MEDIAN. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AND THE AXLE FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED JOHN L. SULLIVAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM AT 530-763-1670 (LOCATED AT 950 HARTER PKWY, YUBA CITY, CA 95993) AND WAS PROVIDED AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,138. *DT*JB

ODI #11162433SEATS

I HAVE A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY I HAD THE DRIVER SEST RECLINED ALL THE WAY BACK TO VACUUM. I LIFT THE HANDLE TO PUT SEAT UP AND IT FLEW FORWARD HARD. AFTER TURNING ON VEHICLE NOTICED AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. TOOK TO DODGE THEY SAID ITS THE DRIVER HEADREST THE WIRES WERE PULLED OUT AND ACTIVATED AIRBAG LIGHT. THE WARRANTY WONT COVER IT BECAUSE THEY SAID THE WIRES GOT RIPPED OFF FROM SOMEONE INTENTIONALLY PULLING THE SEAT OFF. THE SEATS ARE DANGEROUS AS FAST AS THEY FLIP FORWARD. THERE MUST HAVE BEEN A DEFECT IF THE WIRES GOT UNATTACHED FROM JUST IT SWINGING FORWARD.

ODI #11160994VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

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. MY BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT ON ME ENDED UP STOPPING MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AS MUCH AS I COULD AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND CALLED HIGHWAY PATROL. *DT*JB

ODI #11156919POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHEN IN REVERSE ON A UPWARD SLANT OR STREET OR A HILL THE CAR WILL GO GO FOWARD AS IF DRIVING IN DRIVE POSITION UNTIL YOU STEP ON BRAKE VERY HEAVILY AND QUICKLY PRESS HARD FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL AND EXCELLIARATOR FAST. WHEN PRESSING BRAKE ON A HILL AND ON FLAT SURFACE IF U DONT KEEP FULL PRESSURE ON BRAKE CAR WILL ROLL BACK

ODI #11141773STEERING

IT'S MAKING A WINNING NOISE.

ODI #11139387SERVICE BRAKES

TAKATA RECALL. MY VEHICLE BRAKES HAS A PAUSE BETWEEN THEM. WHEN I AM COMING TO A STOP IT TAKE A WHILE TO BREAK. THE BREAKS ARE NOT CONSISTENT THIS IS VERY SCARY, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY YESTERDAY AND THE BREAKS TOOK A WHILE TO ACTUALLY START BREAKING. THESE BREAKS ARE NOT RIGHT. I WAS TOLD AFTER 500 MILES THE CAR WOULD BREAK IN AND DRIVE BETTER. BUT STILL DRIVING THE SAME. VERY DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY.

ODI #11133463SERVICE BRAKES

WAS RAINING AND WHEN I WENT TO BREAK IT'S LIKE THERE WAS A LITTLE BIT A BREAK FAILURE LIKE IT DID NOT WANT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND I ENDED UP SKIDINGBEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP BUT DID NOT HIT ANYTHING SO IT'S LIKE IT IT DID NOT WANT TO GRIP THE PAVEMENT OR STOP UNTIL IT ACTUALLY GRIPPED

ODI #11123982SERVICE BRAKES

SOME DAYS MY BRAKE PEDAL FEELS MORE FIRM AND WILL STOP ON A DIME THAN OTHERS TIMES IT FEELS SPONGY OR SOFT AND GOES TO THE FLOOR IT DOES STOP THE VEHICLE BUT WHEN IT'S SPONGY IT TAKES LONGER ALMOST AS IF I'M DRIVING A FREIGHT TRAIN AT 60 MILES AN HOUR HIGHWAY IN OR IN TOWN DRIVING AS OF TODAY I DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OTHER THAN THE BRAKES

ODI #11114649UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I THOUGHT THIS VEHICLE CAME WITH A BACK UP CAMERA? I THOUGH IT WAS MANDATORY THAT ALL VEHICLES SOLD AFTER MAY 2018 WILL HAVE A BACK UP CAMERA INSTALLED.

ODI #11113355UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 7/13/2018 AND IT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A BACKUP CAMERA. DODGE IS ALSO ADVERTISING THAT THIS IS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE. THEY ALSO DID NOT DISCLOSE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED. AS FAR AS I KNOW ALL VEHICLES ARE TO BE EQUIPPED BY MAY 1, 2018. THIS WAS PURCHASED FROM PEACOCK IN BRUNSWICK, GA

ODI #11110328SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SKID BEFORE STOPPING, WHICH EXTENDED THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (TROTTER AUTO EL DORADO, 1910 W. HILLSBORO ST, EL DORADO, AR) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.

ODI #11103911ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AFTER PCM AND ECM RECALL REPAIR, BLUETOOTH SYSTEM WOULD NOT CONNECT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, TOUCH SCREEN RADIO MALFUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING, ECO COLOR DRIVEING TRACKER NOLONGER WORKED, THE ELECTRONIC GAS MILES WAS INCORRECT (EXP: AFTER PUTING GAS IN MILES SHOWED 115 UNTIL EMPTY, DRIVE 7 MILES THE CAR WOULD SHOW 70 MILES TO EMPTY) BOTH WOULD MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY AND CITY. VEHICLE WOULD NOW SHAKE WHEN IDLING AND WAS HESITATE TO START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP FOR 7 DAYS FOR SECOND REPAIR.

ODI #11099864VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

ON 6/4/2018 I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AFTER TAKING IT IN FOR THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS BEING ON AND LOSS OF POWER. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THEY DID AN UPDATE ON THE POWER CONTROL MODEL AND FIXED A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. WHILE ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 9 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE LIGHTS (ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL) CAME BACK ON AND THE RPMS WENT UP. THE VEHICLE WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE HAD A 5MPH LOSS IN SPEED BUT WENT BACK UP TO 65MPH WITH THE RAISE IN RPMS. WHILE GOING TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. I IMMEDIATELY PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT HAND SHOULDE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO COAST TO A STOP.. AFTER PULLED OVER I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK AND I ADVISED I WOULD BRING IT BACK IN THE MORNING AND WOULD NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WILL BE GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SAME ISSUES WHICH INCLUDE THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS BEING ILLUMINATED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS NOT WORKING, LOSS OF POWER AND HIGH RPMS AND BLUETOOTH NOT WORKING (NOT A MAJOR CONCERN). THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS FAILED TO DISENGAGE AND ONLY MY FOURTH TIME USING CRUISE CONTROL AS IT IS A NEW VEHICLE AND I DON'T USE IT MUCH ON THE FREEWAY.

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

HighTRANSMISSION issue detected

Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable

HighDEF issue detected

Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph

Annual complaints and reliability score for DODGE Journey — recall years marked in red
021420501002018201820192020202120222023202420252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 215 total NHTSA complaints filed over 9 years, with the worst year being 2025 (42 complaints).

The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 22/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.

The recall (red dashed line) were issued in the same year or before complaints peaked, suggesting the manufacturer identified and acted on the defect relatively quickly.

Red dots on the amber line flag 4 years (2018, 2019, 2020, 2024) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Details & Analysis
Financial
$44,114
~$735/mo over 5 yrs
$0.5/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$15,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$6,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $44,114 (~$735/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

6 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$3,000
2 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$800
Total recommended deduction−$3,800
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Inspect for transmission issue detected — ask for repair records
Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable
HIGH
Inspect for def issue detected — ask for repair records
Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph
HIGH
Verify recall VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES has been repaired
Recall on record for: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear c
HIGH
Verify recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA has been repaired
Recall on record for: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera
HIGH
Verify recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING has been repaired
Recall on record for: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassi
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER has been repaired
Recall on record for: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019
HIGH
Verify recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD has been repaired
Recall on record for: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: VISIBILITY,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
30%
18-month
51%
2-year
Moderate Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 51%

30% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.

  • Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
  • Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Full Coverage
$1,650–$2,090/yr
~$138–$174/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
8-year-old vehicle: −7% (moderate depreciation)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

DODGE has been fined $105M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2015: Failure to conduct timely recalls on 23 campaigns.

2015$105MFailure to conduct timely recalls on 23 campaigns

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Vehicle Identity

VIN3C4PDCBG1JT345542
Model Year2018
MakeDODGE
ModelJourney
TrimSXT
SeriesBody Style: Hatchback Tall
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors4
Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)3.6
Horsepower283

Manufacturer

ManufacturerCHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA
Assembly CityTOLUCA
Assembly CountryMEXICO

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)3C4
Check Digit (Char 9)1
Model Year Code (Char 10)J
Plant Code (Char 11)T
Sequence (Chars 12–17)345542

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count6
NHTSA Complaint Count215
3
1
C
2
4
3
P
4
D
5
C
6
B
7
G
8
1
9
J
10
T
11
3
12
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13
5
14
5
15
4
16
2
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
3
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
C
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
4
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
PDCBG
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
1
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
J
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
T
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
345542
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Mexico
From VIN position 1 (3)
Model Year Character
"J" → 2018
Could also be 1988
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/18/2026, 11:27:22 PM.