2018 Dodge Journey Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Dodge Journey, 8% of its 234 total complaints. No related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure is 6,518 miles, and the issue is tied to 2 crashes and 1 injury.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 19
- 8% of 234
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 6,518 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Passenger-side headrests detach or 'explode' apart while driving or while the vehicle is parked, sometimes at very low speed.
- Headrest safety mechanisms deploy unexpectedly from light contact, with owners noting cracked internal plastic near the pin.
- Second-row seats that are folded and slid forward fail to lock, sliding forward and backward while the vehicle is in motion.
- Driver seat headrest wiring pulls loose during normal seat use, triggering the airbag warning light.
- Owners report interior water leaks from improperly sealed door and seat storage areas.
- Dash cracking and windshield cracking were reported shortly after purchase, along with a door that opens while driving.
When 2018 Dodge Journey body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2018, latest Jan 30, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Dodge Journey
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Journey, which is 8% of the 234 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Journey headrest or seat issues?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the Structure & Body problems reported on the 2018 Journey.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Journey is 6,518 miles.
- Have these structure and body issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Journey, with no fires reported.
- Is the 2018 Journey worse than other years for Structure & Body complaints?
- Its 8% share is lower than years like 2013 (19%) and 2015 (18%), suggesting the 2018 model year has comparatively fewer Structure & Body complaints among Journey years.