2018 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
13 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (13)
No accidents
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Cylinder misfire. Cylinder leak. Engine damage.
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Multiple cylinder misfires, low mileage. Mechanic doesn't know how it happened.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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