Model year 2018 · Dodge

2018 Dodge Journey recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Journey. The most recent was reported on September 29, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: JOURNEY.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Journey, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V723000	September 29, 2022	Exterior Lighting
18V524000	August 9, 2018	Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
18V523000	August 9, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
18V398000	June 14, 2018	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
18V396000	June 14, 2018	Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices
18V332000	May 17, 2018	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V723000Manufacturer no. Z99

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA: September 29, 2022
Owner notification: February 16, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 83,453 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: JOURNEY

Defect summary

Chrysler (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."

Safety risk

A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V723000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V524000Manufacturer no. U87

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA: August 9, 2018
Owner notification: October 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,779 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Dodge Journey: September 4, 2017 – November 14, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: JOURNEY

Defect summary

Chrysler (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.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V524000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V523000Manufacturer no. U86

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA: August 9, 2018
Owner notification: August 29, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 154,335 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Dodge Journey: April 12, 2018 – June 14, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: JOURNEY

Defect summary

Chrysler (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.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V523000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V398000Manufacturer no. U56

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: June 14, 2018
Owner notification: August 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,837 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Dodge Journey: May 1, 2018 – May 9, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: JOURNEY

Defect summary

Chrysler (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."

Safety risk

A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V398000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V396000Manufacturer no. U58

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices

Report received by NHTSA: June 14, 2018
Owner notification: August 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,741 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Dodge Journey: May 1, 2018 – May 25, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: JOURNEY

Defect summary

Chrysler (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."

Safety risk

If 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.

Remedy

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V396000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V332000Manufacturer no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: May 17, 2018
Owner notification: June 4, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,815,661 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Dodge Journey: May 13, 2013 – May 16, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: JOURNEY

Components: Electrical System › Software; Electrical System › Wiring; Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Defect summary

Chrysler (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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V332000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 29, 2022.