2018 Dodge Journey exterior lighting problems
25 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
“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
“It started with third brake light out, then,tail wipers intermittenly work, then camera not working- had to have someone watch the back of car to see also right inside light out AND Tailgate wont lock with rest of doors After looking on YOUTUBE this has been going on since 2012”
filed Jul 10, 2025
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 | 36 | 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.