2018 Dodge Journey exterior lighting problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2018 Dodge Journey — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“First Complain is that I was driving my 2018 Dodge Journey SE 2.4L across the interstate in [XXX]. My friend was sitting in the Passenger's seat when all of a sudden a loud popping noise happened and the airbag in the headrest popped out and almost hit my friend in the head. The second issue is…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“Back up camera failure cutting off and on. Could cause wreck. Dull headlights. Could cause a wreck.Leak in firewall driver floor wet. Could short out electrical system, cause shock, cause a wreck. No accident to report. This is ongoing since purchase in 2023.”
filed Jan 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enoughCampaign 22V723000 · Sep 29, 2022
Exterior Lighting problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 5 | 8% |
| 2019 Journey | 8 | 8% |
| 2017 Journey | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Journey | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Journey | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Journey | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Journey | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Journey | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 Journey | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 Journey | 37 | 4% |
| 2009 Journey | 12 | 1% |
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.