2018 Dodge Journey electrical system problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Dodge Journey — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sitting at red light and with out warning car turns off I place it in park and try to start car again as soon as I push the ignition to crank the car a huge explosion from under the hood blew the hood backwards striking the a-piler to the driver's door trapping me inside the car as flames were…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“Was driving when power saver mode came on then died on the road. Charged the battery and it died 1 minute later checked the voltage and it appears the pump voltage regulator stopped working”
filed Jun 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit…Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
CAMERA – REAR VIEW
108465 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 3, 2025LAMP - DOME
106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025"Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent."
S2323000002 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2025LAMP - DOME
103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 19 | 30% |
| 2019 Journey | 23 | 23% |
| 2017 Journey | 59 | 30% |
| 2016 Journey | 84 | 22% |
| 2015 Journey | 118 | 21% |
| 2014 Journey | 105 | 25% |
| 2013 Journey | 73 | 21% |
| 2012 Journey | 116 | 31% |
| 2011 Journey | 43 | 25% |
| 2010 Journey | 600 | 61% |
| 2009 Journey | 767 | 54% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.