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Dodge · Compact SUV

2018 Dodge Journey

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
64 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls1 critical 6
Complaints7 crash · 2 fire · 7 injured reported 237
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 21 mpg
20202019201820172016

The 2018 Dodge Journey is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Journey, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 237 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

2018 Dodge Journey

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
JourneyGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl192521$3,200
JourneyGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl172519$3,550
Journey AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl162419$3,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39363, 39364, 39367.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Journey, Journey AWD3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Journey3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110All 50 states (federal, all altitudes)—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders4
Displacement2.4 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Engine Output

Horsepower173 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

DrivetrainFWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Crossroad (M,U,C), SE, SXT). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length192.5 in
Width (body, without mirrors)72.0 in
Height66.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Track, front61.8 in
Track, rear62.2 in
Curb weight3,825–4,246 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear56/44

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 3 configurations: 4-door SUV AWD V6, 4-door SUV FWD V6, 4-door SUV FWD i4. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Exterior Lighting

Z99
83,453 vehicles 37% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. 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." Risk A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V723000 reported Sep 29, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

U86
154,335 vehicles 92% reported repaired built Apr 12, 2018 – Jun 14, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance. Risk A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V523000 reported Aug 9, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Electrical System

U87
12,779 vehicles 77% reported repaired built Sep 4, 2017 – Nov 14, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. 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. Risk A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 reported Aug 9, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Visibility

U58
1,741 vehicles 93% reported repaired built May 1, 2018 – May 25, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. 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." Risk 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. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.
NHTSA campaign 18V396000 reported Jun 14, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

U56
1,837 vehicles 86% reported repaired built May 1, 2018 – May 9, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. 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." Risk A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
NHTSA campaign 18V398000 reported Jun 14, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
4,815,661 vehicles 77% reported repaired built May 13, 2013 – May 16, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. 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 depress Risk If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmissi
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 reported May 17, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Vehicle entrapment open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved parties to confirm or refute the defect allegation. ODI has determined that additional reports of vehicle entrapment exist for other model year Dodge Journey vehicles. ODI continues to explore the cause of the thermal event and its potential effect on the actuation of the door locks. ODI also continues to explore other potential causes for door lock malfunction. ODI has determined that an upgrade to

Opened Aug 1, 2024 · action EA24003 · the investigation’s page →

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera — Back up camera failure closed

On February 27, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to investigate complaints alleging a loss of back up camera function in Model Year (MY) 2018 through 2020 Dodge Journey vehicles.  Complainants reported experiencing black screens, upside down images, flashing images, or blurred images.  A back up camera that does not display correctly increases the likelihood of a crash or injury. Analysis of warranty data provided in response to ODI’s information request letter demonstrated a pattern of elevated warranty claims in subject vehicles built in calendar years (CY) 2019 and 2020.  The rate of camera related warranty repairs for models built in

Opened Feb 27, 2024 · closed Sep 26, 2025 · action PE24006 · the investigation’s page →

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint — Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries. A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event. Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Journey

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2018 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Dodge publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2018 Dodge Journey, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
237complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

19 per 10,000 built · Dodge reported 123,073 Journey built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2018: 12 · 2019: 37 · 2020: 25 · 2021: 15 · 2022: 11 · 2023: 34 · 2024: 30 · 2025: 42 · 2026: 31

Most-cited components

Electrical System → 72
Unspecified 45
Engine 34
Exterior Lighting 27
Service Brakes 25
Back Over Prevention 25

In depth: electrical problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The vehicles manual and digital speedometer will occasionally stop being in sync with each other making acceleration minimal...my vehicle only has 14k miles on it
Electrical System at 14,000 miles Jun 6, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11218265
When second row seats are folded in the upright position and slid forward. They do not lock in place. The seat slams forward and backwards. This is an extreme safety and should be repaired before causing a severe injury
Seats at 1,800 miles May 24, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11209696
The car kept losing power in the middle of driving and no engine lights were popping up to show that anything was wrong with the vehicle. The first 2 times were in reverse. The power cut off and I was unable to move the steering wheel or brakes. I was able to restart the car and go. The third time I was going forward on a highway.
Service Brakes at 2,700 miles Apr 29, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11204621
2018 Dodge Journey. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated check engine light. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failuire. The consumer requested a full refund or a new vehicle of a different make and model
Engine Apr 17, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11195090
Seat belt comes out with minor tension without pushing seatbelt release button. This has happend many times. 9000 miles on car
Seat Belts at 9,000 miles Mar 24, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11191228
My car started off with the engine light coming on and then soon after, as I slowed down and turned, my engine shut off, I lost all power steering, and the battery remained on. This has happened since many times and is completely random.
Electronic Stability Control at 8,000 miles Mar 16, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11187299

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Dodge itself: 48 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 57 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 39 per 100,000 built. Every Journey model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 27k

miles, typically

Half the 90 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 11,000 and 61,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 22
10k–20k 14
20k–30k 10
30k–40k 5
40k–50k 6
50k–60k 7
60k–70k 10
70k–80k 3
80k–90k 6
90k–100k 0
100k–150k 5
150k + 2

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Electrical System2327,4001.22×
Service Brakes1740,0001.41×
Back Over Prevention1768,0001.13×
Engine1320,1000.4×
Vehicle Speed Control1326,0001.86×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2018-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: engine (0.4×); later: vehicle speed control (1.86×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 139
Most recentmanufacturer date 2025-12-03
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 139 service bulletins

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Structure, Power Train.

  • 108465 Service bulletin
    2025-12-03 · Electrical System
  • CAMERA – REAR VIEW
  • S2509000009 Service bulletin
    2025-10-21 · Engine
  • Engine Oil Leak
  • 9100653 Service bulletin
    2025-08-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
  • 106241 Service bulletin
    2025-07-28 · Electrical System
  • LAMP - DOME
  • 104974 Service bulletin
    2025-06-12 · Electrical System
  • LAMP - DOME
  • S2323000002 REV. A Service bulletin
    2025-05-16 · Electrical System
  • "Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent."
  • 103774 Service bulletin
    2025-05-01 · Electrical System
  • LAMP - DOME
  • 103954 Service bulletin
    2025-04-02 · Unknown Or Other
  • ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0740
P0740 on Dodge →		A fault in the torque converter clutch circuit.Power Train9 bulletins
P2764
P2764 on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train9 bulletins
P0513
P0513 on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P057B
P057B on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0420
P0420 on Dodge →		The catalytic converter on bank 1 is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should.Electrical System · Catalytic converter →2 owner reports
P1572Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Dodge Journey failed the emissions check on 5.8% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.9% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%).

New York inspections 5.8%

failed emissions

1,424 initial inspections of 1,386 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2018 JourneyEvery 2018 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check5.8%3.0%1,421
Failed the safety inspection2.9%1.9%1,424
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.35%0.22%1,424
Miles driven a year11,97810,002odometer at inspection
Average odometer99,52282,833odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2018 vehicle” is every 2018 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Journey by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2020 A 1 66 21 mpg2019 A 1 102 21 mpg2018 this page D 6 237 21 mpg2017 B 2 202 21 mpg2016 D 4 389 21 mpg

Common questions about the 2018 Journey

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2018 Dodge Journey have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Journey, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 18V332000, covering Electrical System. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2018 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA gave the 2018 Dodge Journey 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it D (64/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Dodge Journey?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2018 Dodge Journey, the best EPA combined figure is 21 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2018 Dodge Journey?

Transport Canada measured it at 192.5 in long, 72.0 in wide (body, without mirrors), 66.9 in tall, on a 113.8 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,825–4,246 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2018 Dodge Journey?

Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dodge Journey, most often about electrical system, unspecified, engine. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2018 Dodge Journey?

The EPA smog rating for the 2018 Dodge Journey is 3 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. The certificate names the standard as Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110.

Are there service bulletins for the 2018 Dodge Journey?

The manufacturer has filed 139 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2018 Dodge Journey, most often covering equipment, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2025-12-03. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2018 Dodge Journey do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Dodge Journey failed the emissions check on 5.8% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.9% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations3 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates3 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls6NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints237NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins139NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations3NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA9 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2020 Journey The Journey model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 1 recall.Recalls Every Dodge recall on file All campaigns filed against Dodge vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Journey by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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