2018 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

29Engine complaints

13.2%Of all 219 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 32.4%

Unspecified / other42 · 19.2%

ENGINE29 · 13.2%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING23 · 10.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL19 · 8.7%

Share of the 219 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Dodge Journey overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11376770 — filed 11/27/2020

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11349942 — filed 08/17/2020

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11298590 — filed 01/11/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Dodge Journey: 29 of 219 complaints on file (13.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Dodge Journey have in total?

219 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.