5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,213 miles

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2018 Dodge Journey electrical problems

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2018 Dodge Journey Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #33

Apr 012022

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #32

Jul 052022

Journey

  • miles
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.

- Rushville, IL, USA

problem #31

Mar 102022

Journey

  • miles
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

- Jefferson City , TN, USA

problem #30

Oct 302021

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Owatonna, MN, USA

problem #29

May 302021

Journey

  • 18,000 miles
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.

- Russellville, KY, USA

problem #28

Jun 232021

Journey

  • miles
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.

- Butte, MT, USA

problem #27

Mar 012021

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #26

Feb 102021

Journey

  • 45,023 miles
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

- Rossville, GA, USA

problem #25

Dec 292020

Journey

  • 27,400 miles
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?

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #24

Nov 012020

Journey

  • miles
3rd brake light functions when doors are closed and reverse camera turns off when headlights are on.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #23

Dec 022020

Journey

  • 18,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The brakes sometimes feel that they won't stop. The rotors are getting some deep lines on it.

- Beach Park, IL, USA

problem #22

Aug 282020

Journey

  • miles
The rear camera glitches, goes dark and doesn't come on.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #21

Sep 242020

Journey

  • 30,000 miles
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.

- Gallatin, TN, USA

problem #20

Oct 202018

Journey 4-cyl

  • 500 miles
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.

- Chicago Hts, IL, USA

problem #19

May 302020

Journey 6-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
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.

- Laceys Spring, AL, USA

problem #18

Mar 272020

Journey

  • 55,346 miles
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.

- Ashuelot, NH, USA

problem #17

Feb 182020

Journey

  • 7,000 miles
Rear passenger side window does not go down. All other windows go down normally except for one window.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #16

Jan 242020

Journey

  • 51,880 miles
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.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #15

Nov 152019

Journey

  • 33,000 miles
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.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #14

Oct 312019

Journey

  • 20,000 miles
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.

- Madera, CA, USA

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