MY VEHICLE HAS 27400 MILES AND PURCHASED APRIL 4TH 2018. MY CAR BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT. THEY REPLACED MY BATTERY AND TOLD ME I DIDN'T NEED A RENTAL CAR. I WENT BACK TO WORK 15 MINUTES AWAY. GOT OFF IN 5 HOURS AFTER REPLACEMENT PICKED UP MY INFANT DROVE HOME WHICH IS 20 MINUTES AWAY. AS I WAS DRIVING 15 MINUTES INTO MY RIDE MY LIGHTS START GOING CR…
2018 dodge Journey electrical problems
moderate 59 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
59
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
3RD BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTIONS WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED AND REVERSE CAMERA TURNS OFF WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.
THE BRAKES SOMETIMES FEEL THAT THEY WON'T STOP. THE ROTORS ARE GETTING SOME DEEP LINES ON IT.
I received a card from NHTSA about two years ago on this issue possibly due to NHTSA Action Number: EA24003. I am still having this issue and now it is worse. 2 years ago, it started with the driver side window not opening intermittently. Then the door locks would not operate from the driver side controls. Now every window will not open and the driver door is not recognized by the car. When openin…
My back up camera isn't working and none of the locks work with the key fob. I bought my car from a car lot and it was a fleet car and it says all recalls have been fixed but my car hasn't been fixed at all and I don't know why. My car won't even charge my phone at all in either port so it has a big wiring problem. I have kids and grandkids in my car all the time and I can not see behind me becaus…
While driving on the freeway some of the lights on my dash kit up and all the sudden my car would not go over 15 mph. I tried to turn it off and turn it back on and it continued to do the same thing. I did have my grandkids in the car.
Lighting bolt with parentheses came on along with off road sign. I was unable to accelerate past 20 mph and then I just rolled to a stop in morning traffic with my flashers on. I took it to dealership and they replaced my key battery since I told them i was also having problems lock and unlocking my car. I was told this should solve the problem. It did for about 3 weeks now lights back on car won…
Rear back up camera in the rear view mirror is not functioning correctly. It will go black but illuminate a camera with a line through it. Makes in impossible to use to back up because the light on the mirror makes it extremely difficult to see in the mirror and the camera isn’t working to help either. One day it worked and the following day it didn’t. Also, the passenger airbag light will go in …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2018 dodge Journey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 59 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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