Used 2018 Dodge Journey
- Price: $14,995
- Mileage: 120,153 miles
- Location: Boardman, OH
- VIN: 3C4PDCAB9JT319793
Used 2018 Dodge Journey for sale in Boardman, OH — $14,995, 120,153 miles. The Journey is one of the least expensive ways to get a crossover with an available third row. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2018 Dodge Journey
2018 Dodge Journey at a glance
The 2018 Journey continues with the 173-hp 2.4L four (4-speed automatic, about 19/25 mpg) or the 283-hp V6 (6-speed, about 17/25 mpg, AWD available). Some 2018 Journeys were recalled for backup-camera display problems and rear brake caliper pistons, so confirm recall completion by VIN. Choose the V6 if you will carry seven people or tow.
- Engines: 2.4 liter I4 173 hp 166 lb ft; 3.6 liter pentastar V6 283 hp 260 lb ft
- Transmissions: 4 speed automatic 2.4 liter; 6 speed automatic 62te V6
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive; All wheel drive V6 only
- Body style: 5 door midsize crossover 5 or 7 seat
What changed:
- Largely carryover
- Backup camera display recalls
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine transmission and drivetrain by VIN; Transmission shift quality; V6 oil filter housing and cooler leaks if V6; Power steering operation and hose leaks; Abs and stability control warning lights; AWD power transfer unit and rear drive module if AWD; Uconnect touchscreen operation; Third row seat operation if equipped; Suspension brakes and tires; Maintenance history; Backup camera operation.
Known issues to check on a 2018 Dodge Journey
- 2.4L Four-Cylinder and 4-Speed Automatic Configuration (2011–2020)
Journeys with the 173-hp 2.4L four use an older 4-speed automatic and are front-wheel drive only. They return slightly better mpg than the V6 but feel slow when carrying seven people or cargo. A 2.4L engine-cover recall also applies to certain 2011-2015 models (NHTSA 15V-431).
What to do: Test-drive a 2.4L Journey with the load you expect to carry before deciding. - Pentastar V6 Oil Filter Housing Leaks and Early Head Wear (2011–2019)
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 (2011-2019) uses a plastic oil filter housing and cooler in the engine valley that can leak oil or coolant with age. Some early (roughly 2011-2013) Pentastars also had left cylinder-head valve-seat wear that FCA covered under an extended warranty that has likely expired.
What to do: On a V6 Journey, look for oil or coolant leaks around the oil filter housing. - Transmission Pump (2016) and Backup Camera (2018-2020) Recalls (2016–2020)
Certain 2016 Journeys built August 2015 to January 2016 were recalled because the transmission pump could seize (NHTSA 16V-461). Some 2018 Journeys had backup-camera display recalls (18V-396, 18V-398), and certain 2019-2020 Journeys were recalled in 2025 because a cracked camera microprocessor may stop the rearview image displaying (25V-552).
What to do: Check these recalls by VIN and test the backup camera. - Older Design and Crash-Test Results (2011–2020)
The Journey's basic design dates to the 2009 model year. It was rated Poor in the IIHS driver-side small-overlap front test and never offered modern driver aids such as automatic emergency braking, which matters for buyers comparing it with newer crossovers.
What to do: If advanced safety features matter, compare newer crossovers before buying.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine and VIN. Check the VIN for open recalls and completed remedies; the Journey has several airbag, steering, ABS and camera recalls that apply to specific build ranges.
Dodge Journey research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide