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Buying a used 2018 Dodge Journey? Check these 6 recalls first
Six recalls span this year: cruise control that may stick on, an engine computer fault linked to stalling, rear brake calipers that may weaken braking, two separate backup camera image problems, and a side reflector that is too dim. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. NHTSA holds 232 unverified owner complaints with 7 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries; electrical system leads at 72, with exterior lighting at 26 echoing the reflector recall.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Test cruise control engagement and cancellation, and confirm that recall was repaired
- Check the backup camera for slow or missing images, covered by two separate recalls
- Ask about stalling history and confirm the engine computer recall was performed
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Dodge dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Dodge Journey
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | Electrical System | high |
| Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler engine computer may cause stalling | Electrical System | high |
| Dodge and Jeep rear brake calipers may weaken braking | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Dodge Journey backup camera image may appear too slowly | Visibility | medium |
| Dodge Journey and Ram backup camera image may vanish | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Dodge Journey Side Reflector Is Too Dim | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
232 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | Yes |
| Engine | 30 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | Yes |
| Brakes | 25 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 23 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 21 | None found |