2018 Dodge Journey brakes problems

The 2018 Dodge Journey has 23 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Brakes complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Journey brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V523000BrakesAugust 9, 2018 · 154,335 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY BRAND NEW DODGE JOURNEY THAT WAS PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AGO, ALL THE VEHICLES CAME TO A STOP AND WERE STATIONARY. MY CAR INCLUDED WAS STATIONARY OR STOPPED. WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO GO, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED (WAS IN…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 10, 2018 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2018 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Journey brakes — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Dodge Journey brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 18V523000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.