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2018 DODGE Journey ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #18V524000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The powertrain control module is like the brain of your vehicle's engine, controlling everything from the transmission to the wheels. In some of your vehicle's models, a small chip in the control module could fail, causing major problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the chip fails, your engine could stall at any time while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash. Imagine being in a situation where your vehicle just stops moving, and you're not able to control it.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty control module with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice from Chrysler.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle is a complex network of electrical circuits that control various systems, including the cruise control. In certain models, the wiring may not always behave as it should, causing some cruise control systems to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cruise control gets stuck on while driving, you could struggle to stop your vehicle from speeding up or staying at the same speed, even if you press the brake pedal or try to turn off the cruise control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the engine or powertrain control module with new software, free of charge. This will ensure your cruise control system works correctly. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and until then, stop using cruise control and remember to firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift to neutral if it gets stuck.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other DODGE Journey 2018 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other DODGE Journey Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
8 recalls

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