2018 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 220 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Dodge Journey overview page.
What owners report
“Rear view mirror (known as backup camera failed prematurely, dodge corporate office is failing to recognize this an issue stating that if there was a…”NHTSA complaint 11456255 — filed 03/11/2022
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space the rear-view camera screen inadvertently turned black. There was…”NHTSA complaint 11427167 — filed 07/30/2021
“My battery or the connection is bad but when I have it tested, they day its perfect. My car dies all the time and even…”NHTSA complaint 11422145 — filed 06/24/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Dodge Journey have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Dodge Journey: 71 of 220 complaints on file (32.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Dodge Journey have in total?
220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
