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2018 Dodge Journey

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 83,453 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V723000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12,779 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 154,335 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V523000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,837 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V398000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,741 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V396000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,815,661 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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