2018
Dodge Journey

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Available trims

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  • SE FWD
    Starts at
    $22,995
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SXT FWD
    Starts at
    $25,795
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE AWD
    Starts at
    $27,395
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Crossroad FWD
    Starts at
    $27,995
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SXT AWD
    Starts at
    $29,295
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Crossroad AWD
    Starts at
    $31,495
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • GT FWD
    Starts at
    $33,095
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • GT AWD
    Starts at
    $34,995
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Seating for seven now standard
Four-cylinder standard; V-6 available
FWD or AWD
8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia system available

The good & the bad

The good

Limited body roll
Easy to maneuver
8.4-inch display's simple interface
Crossroad trim's cabin materials and design

The bad

V-6's transmission can be hesitant to kick down
Nonlinear braking response
Some low-rent dashboard buttons
Ride quality
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Dodge Journey base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 257 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Jan from Clinton NJ
    Used to own this car
    July 25, 2025

    Bought this car used in 2020 and 4 months later had to

    Bought this car used in 2020 and 4 months later had to put in new transmission. 4 years later the transmission went again and I had to junk it for $500. Obviously a poor design this should not have happened...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Bradley
    Owns this car
    July 23, 2024

    My vehicle has just under 50,000 miles (not hard miles)

    My vehicle has just under 50,000 miles (not hard miles) on it. In March of this year the transmission started to slip. I took it to the same dealership I bought it from. $1000 later they said that there were no noticable issues and no metal shavings when they changed the transmission filter and pan. Fast forward to now, I just finished a drive from Kansas to Mississippi and the transmission has blown. The place it is at right now says that there was no fluid and that the transmission pump is gone. I stated that it was not leaking and they said that is was blown from the top side of the transmission and that it was leaking ONLY when driving. I did not see any leaks or drips on the ground where I parked lately either. They said that this has been a long known Dodge transmission issue. Now I have to decide whether to put in a rebuilt transmission or new. I owe $3000 still on this thing.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Scott
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2024

    Very reliable.

    Very reliable. Great mpg and overall performance. Interior is comfortable with plenty of storage room. Love this car. I would not hesitate to buy another Journey.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By John from Buckeye Arizona
    Owns this car
    September 14, 2022

    2018 dodge journey no start.

    My vehicle has been pretty good up until two weeks ago , September 9, 2022. I experienced a no start situation with the vehicle towed to the dealership and the dealership has no idea what’s happening or watt they report bad battery no charge etc. I’m suspecting that the PCM has a bad chip due to a recall that was performed supposedly in 2018. I don’t believe my vehicle was recalled and have not received a recall notice from Chrysler Corp. so now I’ve got a dead vehicle in the shop the dealership has no concept of what’s happening and the service writer seems to be not knowledgeable enough to research the problem.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Regenia from Chippewa Falls, WI
    Owns this car
    May 30, 2022

    Little Flaws

    Love my Journey but have notice several with a missing antenna and also several with foggy headlights. Like moisture buildup inside the headlight assemblies. Bluetooth doesn't always hook up. Not the easiest on gas.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Gabriel from Alice, Texas
    Owns this car
    March 20, 2022

    Journey needs help

    Motor lacks pick up/passing power. Acceleration is slow at best! As for reliability, the passenger’s light does not work right, there is a slight sputter and a slight rattle in the front end!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By kje from nashville tn
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2021

    bargain for the price

    3 row seating, v-6, 6 speed automatic, keyless entry, pb start averaging 23 mpg, comfortable on long trips all for less than $25K out the door
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Grandpa from Waddell ,Arizona
    Owns this car
    May 6, 2021

    great that it has 3 rows of seats

    So far pleased with the vehicle . Wish it had running boards , front and second row grab handles , and hands free opening and closing of hatch
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By planet dodge from miami fl
    Owns this car
    March 30, 2021

    transmission problem!!!!!!! so bad

    this suv has transmission problem and defroster not working toooo many problems!!! do not buy this car is my experience i take the car 6 times to dealer to fix they said the car is good just have 6500 miles
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By HK61 from Waddell, Az
    Owns this car
    March 22, 2021

    Best for 3 Grandchildren with Booster seats

    It has adequate room for 3 booster seats and great for getting groceries in and out .No need to bend over the lip to lift items in or out ! Drawbacks , no grab handles for driver or passenger , running boards would be great to have an automatic opening and closing for the rear hatch!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By BruceGR from Grand Rapids MI
    Test drove this car
    March 17, 2021

    Very fit, well performing auto

    Had a 2015 and found it super comfortable on long distance trips. No brainer to do a repeat with a newer model. Car was clean, excellent care, perfect exterior.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By GreatfulShopper from Carol Stream
    Owns this car
    February 7, 2021

    Balue

    Would give this car 25 stars if I could. The value fir money is unlike any car I have ever purchased I got the GT trim package... it’s like luxury it feels like JEEP Overland in feel for 50% less in cost.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Dodge Journey?

The 2018 Dodge Journey is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Crossroad (2 styles)
  • GT (2 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SXT (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Dodge Journey?

The 2018 Dodge Journey offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Dodge Journey reliable?

The 2018 Dodge Journey has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Dodge Journey owners.

Is the 2018 Dodge Journey a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Dodge Journey. 90.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 257 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.7

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