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2018 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

13 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

13
Complaints
Jan 2025Dec 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (13)

criticalENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2025

No accidents

NHTSA #: 11671414
criticalENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

Cylinder misfire. Cylinder leak. Engine damage.

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NHTSA #: 11551837
criticalENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

Multiple cylinder misfires, low mileage. Mechanic doesn't know how it happened.

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NHTSA #: 11505195
criticalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

I was driving on the freeway and noticed that it was struggling for power. At the stoplight my car started shaking and puttering. `when I pressed the gas to go the car puttered like it didn't want to go, but then did.

NHTSA #: 11252356
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the engine was slow to turn over and start. There was an abnormal chugging sound at start up.

NHTSA #: 11633702
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

Car shuddered while driving, started making metal clanging noises’ and stalled in the middle of an intersection. I just had it worked on and had to fully replace the transmission (approximately $4000) due to the torque converter shredded metal in the transmission and seized up. Car after stalling would not go into reverse or drive.

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NHTSA #: 11555540
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shut-off with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer however, the cause of the failure was not determined.

NHTSA #: 11595103
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start, and white exhaust smoke was coming from the vehicle. Also, the message "Coolant Low" was displayed although the coolant reservoir was full.

NHTSA #: 11575950
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

My 2018 dodge journey shutdown when driving. There is recalls for this but not for my dodge journey. This is unsafe.

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NHTSA #: 11551530
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

Cylinder 2 is misfiring, for coils and spark plugs. Vehicle had tune up and replaced all spark plugs and coils in March. Check engine still coming on reading same code, has been checked multiple times, coils and spark plugs are perfect and brand new.

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NHTSA #: 11519010
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

2018 dodge journey. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated check engine light. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure recurred.

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NHTSA #: 11195090
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 dodge journey. While driving 22 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to joe machens chrysler dodge jeep ram (1310 vandiver dr, columbia, mo 65202, (573) 474-9500), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11185799
lowENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

Engine shuts off without warning. Driving and all of sudden, engine stops, drop vehicle in neutral and push start and it starts right back. I have been on curvy road, going up steep hill and also on perfectly level road, makes no difference, happens without warning.

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NHTSA #: 11443835

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