2018 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for the 2018 Dodge Journey, 21% of the 234 total complaints filed for the year. There is no related recall tied to this engine complaint pattern, and the median mileage at failure is 22,500.
- Engine complaints
- 49
- 21% of 234
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 22,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Check engine light comes on during normal driving and dealers report they are unable to diagnose or fix the cause, with the light returning after repair attempts.
- Vehicle loses acceleration power and power steering unexpectedly while on the highway, then recovers on its own after being pulled over and restarted.
- Sudden loss of engine power at low speed accompanied by shaking, puttering, and stalling, in one case traced by a mechanic to a fuel injector issue.
- Engine hesitates or struggles to respond to the gas pedal, sometimes stalling out entirely while approaching a stop.
- Owners report the gear shifter near the center console can be bumped accidentally, shifting the vehicle into neutral or reverse while driving.
When 2018 Dodge Journey engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2018, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Dodge Journey
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2018 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA lists 49 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Journey, which is 21% of the 234 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Journey engine problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaint pattern for the 2018 Journey.
- At what mileage do 2018 Dodge Journey engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2018 Journey is 22,500 miles.
- What kind of engine issues do 2018 Dodge Journey owners report?
- Owners describe unexplained check engine lights, loss of acceleration and power steering on the highway, stalling with shaking, and rough response to the gas pedal.
- Have engine problems caused crashes or fires in the 2018 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 2 crashes and 1 fire reported, with no injuries recorded.