Dodge Journey 2018: Delayed Rearview Camera Risk
Chrysler recalls 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles with delayed rear camera view, risking crashes if driver doesn't check surroundings. Owners must get free rearview mirror replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles because the rear camera view may delay up to two seconds when reversing. This could cause crashes if the driver doesn't check their surroundings before backing up. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224711-dodge-journey-2018-delayed-rearview-camera-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224711-dodge-journey-2018-delayed-rearview-camera-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V396000
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“Dodge Journey 2018: Delayed Rearview Camera Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224711-dodge-journey-2018-delayed-rearview-camera-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V396000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V396000).
Why it’s dangerous
When reversing, the rear camera view may not be fully visible for up to two seconds. This delay could cause the driver to miss obstacles or pedestrians if they don't check their surroundings before moving backward.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles with the specific rearview mirror defect are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently are at higher risk due to potential delayed camera feedback.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Dodge Journey has a rearview mirror that was installed before August 2, 2018. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 for rearview mirrors.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free rearview mirror replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 49 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V396000 (June 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.