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3C4PDCABXJT••••••2018 Dodge JOURNEY
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Dodge JOURNEY build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
215on the model
71builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Engine 2Service Brakes 2Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SeatsApr 2025
Owner was driving about 40 mph when the headrest popped open. There were no collisions or issues when this happened
SteeringJan 2022
I have a leak in my steering line
Electrical SystemDec 2020
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…
EngineMar 2019
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…
Service BrakesOct 2018
Was raining and when I went to break it's like there was a little bit a break failure like it did not want to stop the vehicle and I ended up skidingbefore the vehicle came to a stop but did not hit anything so it's like it it did not want to grip the pavement or stop until it…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C4PDCABXJT519730 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.