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2018 Dodge Journey lighting problems

The 2018 Dodge Journey has 25 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

25

Lighting complaints

8%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Journey lighting complaints by model year37 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 15 complaints2010: 37 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 13 complaints2013: 5 complaints2014: 5 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 9 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 25 complaints2019: 8 complaints2020: 5 complaints
Journey lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V723000LightingSeptember 29, 2022 · 83,453 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.

What owners report

Reflectors are critical for visibility especially when it is foggy outside. My reflectors made my vehicle less visible to other driver because he backed his trailer into my car not seeing my lights or me and directly caused or perhaps contributed to the accident. I seek compensation due to the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 20, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2018 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Journey lighting — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Dodge Journey lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 22V723000.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.