2018 Dodge Journey Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

23Exterior Lighting complaints

10.5%Of all 219 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How exterior lighting 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 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…”NHTSA complaint 11404300 — filed 03/22/2021

“MY CAR ROLLS BACK OUT OF GEAR. TRANSMISSION DRAGGING. ELECTRIC PROBLEM WI LIGHTS. SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR”NHTSA complaint 11399613 — filed 03/07/2021

“3RD BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTIONS WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED AND REVERSE CAMERA TURNS OFF WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.”NHTSA complaint 11383609 — filed 12/16/2020

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Dodge Journey have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Dodge Journey: 23 of 219 complaints on file (10.5%). 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 exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING 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.