It started with third brake light out, then,tail wipers intermittenly work, then camera not working- had to have someone watch the back of car to see also right inside light out AND Tailgate wont lock with rest of doors After looking on YOUTUBE this has been going on since 2012
2018 Dodge Journey: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 237 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Journey describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
At first,unknown, All problems are in the Tailgate,of which you cant see while driving. Tailgates are designed to be used. First ,the backup camera went out, then the third brake light went, and you can ONLY SEE when backing up to a Large picture window-also,parking light R/S in tailgate is out. NOW, I asked my granddaughter to open the tailgate when the car is LOCKED, and it OPENS- (Security) I then looked up on YOUTUBE, and found many on how to fix due to BAD WIRING at the hinge. A service repair ticket dated 11/21/24 from Bill Volz in westchester,NY noted immediate attention but did not see the rest items in need of correction. Security- Tailgate not locking Safety- multiple lights not working, Camera out,and windshield wiper /tail occaisionally --All connected
All doors get stuck locked and/or unlocked. Key fob will not lock or unlock and door panels will not unlock our lock. 999 Back wiper only works intermittently.
When dry window, turn windshield wipers on, they jump violently .
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) mode failed to disengage as intended and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the windshield wipers engaged unintendedly and remained engaged after the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact's husband disconnected the battery terminals to turn off the windshield wipers; however, the vehicle failed to restart upon reconnecting the battery terminals. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V332000 (Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement
- A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer
- Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the...
- Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the...
Related recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.
Recall number 18V396000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Dodge Journey wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2018 Dodge Journey?
5 of 237 owner complaints about the 2018 Dodge Journey (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Dodge Journey?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Dodge Journey
Backup camera 51Check engine light 19Headlights 19Screen failure 14Adaptive cruise 10Stalling 10ABS 7Key fob 6Seat belt 6Grinding brakes 5
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