Dodge Journey Lemon Law: Defects, Recalls & Your Rights
Learn about Dodge Journey recalls, recurring defects, warranty repairs, and lemon law options.
Model years covered: 2017, 2015, 2018
About Dodge Journey Lemon Law Claims
Dodge Journey owners dealing with recurring warranty-covered problems can evaluate their rights under state lemon laws and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Lemon Lawyers currently tracks 7 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model. Available NHTSA campaign records include model years 2017, 2015, 2018. A recall alone does not establish a lemon law claim, but repeat repair attempts and time out of service can be important evidence.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall-related concern (medium severity, 2017, 2015, 2018): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) recall-related concern (medium severity, 2017, 2015, 2018): Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES recall-related concern (medium severity, 2017, 2015, 2018): 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."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS recall-related concern (medium severity, 2017, 2015, 2018): Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to August 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placard labels which contain inaccurate seating capacity and occupant/cargo combined weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply...
Dodge Journey Recall History
Total recalls: 7
NHTSA recall data for the Dodge Journey includes 7 campaigns in the current database. Review each campaign’s component, safety consequence, and manufacturer remedy, then retain repair orders and recall documentation for any unresolved issue.
Frequently Asked Questions: Dodge Journey Lemon Law
Does a Dodge Journey recall mean I have a lemon law claim?
Not by itself. A recall can help document a safety or reliability issue, but lemon law eligibility generally depends on warranty coverage, repeated unsuccessful repair attempts, and the time the vehicle is unavailable for use.
What documents should Dodge Journey owners keep?
Keep every repair order, warranty claim, recall notice, service invoice, and communication with the dealer or manufacturer. These records help establish the defect history and the number of repair opportunities.
Can an attorney review my Dodge Journey warranty claim?
Yes. A lemon law attorney can review the repair history, warranty status, and state-specific rules to assess whether a refund, replacement, or cash settlement may be available.
References & Sources
NHTSA Recalls — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Lemon Law Attorneys for Dodge Owners
These lemon law attorneys can review a claim involving your Dodge Journey and explain the options available in your state.