Dodge Journey · Model year 2018 · No longer built
2018 Dodge Journey specs, maintenance & manuals
Shopping for a used 2018 Dodge Journey or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 9 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.
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2018 Dodge Journey specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body style | Four-door; seven-passenger |
| Assembly plant | Toluca Assembly, Mexico |
| EPA vehicle class | Sport-utility vehicle |
| Introduction date | Third quarter 2017 as a 2018 model |
Body/chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Construction | Steel unibody |
Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve, VVT, SMPI I-4+−
| Availability | SE, SXT and Crossroad |
| Type and description | Four cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with dual counter-rotating balance shafts and dual variable-valve timing |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net, estimated) | 173 hp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (71 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net, estimated) | 166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed | 6,500 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 quarts with filter (4.26 liters) SAE 5W-20 |
| Coolant capacity | 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters) — single-zone climate control |
| Emission controls | Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 19/25/21 |
| Engine assembly plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich. |
Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 DOHC 24-valve, VVT+−
| Availability | SE, AWD, SXT, Crossroad and GT |
| Type and description | 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, three-plenum intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81) |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Valve system | DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms |
| Fuel injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic |
| Power (SAE net, estimated) | 283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (67.1 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net, estimated) | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed | 6,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; Ethanol E85 |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 quarts with filter (5.2 liters) SAE 10W-30 MAF |
| Coolant capacity | 10.6 quarts (10 liters) — single- or dual-zone climate control; 11.6 quarts (11 liters) — tri-zone climate control |
| Emission controls | Three-way catalytic converter, electronic EGR, and internal engine features |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 17/25/19 FWD; 16/24/19 AWD |
| Engine assembly plant | Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich. |
Transmission: 40TES automatic four-speed overdrive+−
| Availability | SE, SXT and Crossroad with 2.4-liter engine |
| Description | Four-speed overdrive, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch |
| 1st | 2.842 |
| 2nd | 1.57 |
| 3rd | 1.0 |
| 4th | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
| Final-drive ratio | 4.28 |
| Overall top-gear | 2.95 |
Transmission: 62TE/62TEA automatic six-speed overdrive+−
| Availability | AWD, SE, SXT, Crossroad and GT with 3.6-liter V-6 |
| Description | Six-speed, adaptive electronic control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch |
| 1st | 4.127 |
| 2nd | 2.842 |
| 3rd | 2.283 |
| 4th | 1.452 — Upshift; 1.570 — WOT kickdown |
| 5th | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.690 |
| Reverse | 3.214 |
| Transfer ratio | 0.95 |
| Final-drive ratio | 3.16 |
| Overall top-gear | 2.06 |
Drivetrain: front-wheel drive+−
| Availability | SE, SXT, Crossroad and GT |
Drivetrain: all-wheel drive+−
| Availability | SE, SXT, Crossroad and GT with 3.6-liter V-6 |
| Type | Electronically controlled coupling (ECC) with variable torque output |
| Rear differential | Open |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp — Standard on all Journey models |
| Battery | 525-amp maintenance-free |
Suspension+−
| Front | Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle |
| Rear | Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated rear suspension cradle |
Steering+−
| Type | Power rack and pinion |
| Overall ratio | 16.45 |
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m) | 38.5 (11.7) — 17-in. wheels and tires; 39.0 (11.9) — 19-in. wheels and tires |
| Steering turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.92 |
| P/S pump | Hydraulic |
Brakes+−
| Front: rotor size and type | 13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor |
| Front: caliper size and type | 2.0 (51.0) two-piston floating caliper |
| Front: swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm) | 73.6 (475) |
| Rear: rotor size and type | 12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor |
| Rear: caliper size and type | 1.8 (45.0) single-piston floating caliper |
| Rear: swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm) | 66.5 (429) |
| Parking brake type | Standard — all Journey models |
| Power-assist type | 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum |
| Four–wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Electronic stability control | Standard |
| All-speed traction control | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
Dimensions and capacities+−
| Wheelbase | 113.8 (2,889.8) |
| Overhang — front | 38.9 (989.3) |
| Overhang — rear | 39.7 (1,008.5) |
| Track — front | 61.8 (1,570.8) |
| Track — rear | 62.3 (1,581.8) |
| Overall length | 192.4 (4,887.6) |
| Overall width | 72.2 (1,834.5) |
| Overall width with mirrors | 83.7 (2,127.0) |
| Overall height | 66.6 (1,692.6) |
| Vehicle height including roof rack assembly | 69.5 (1,765.2) |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.368 |
| Fuel tank capacity, gallons (liters) | 2.4-liter and 3.6-liter FWD — 20.5 (77.6); 3.6-liter AWD — 21.1 (79.87) |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): seven-passenger vehicle, FWD 2.4-liter | 5,250 (2,381) |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): seven-passenger vehicle, FWD 3.6-liter | 5,475 (2,483) |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): seven-passenger vehicle, AWD 3.6-liter | 5,600 (2,540) |
| Towing capabilities, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter I-4 with automatic transaxle | 1,000 (450) |
| Towing capabilities, lbs. (kg): 3.6-liter V-6 with automatic transaxle, FWD or AWD | 2,500 (1,135) |
Accommodations+−
| Seating capacity (front/second/third rows) | 2/3/2 standard |
| EPA volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 133.975 (3.794) – seven-passenger |
| Total interior passenger compartment volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 123.701 (3.503) – seven-passenger |
| Front row: headroom without sunroof | 40.8 (1,036.3) |
| Front row: headroom with sunroof | 39.2 (995.0) |
| Front row: legroom | 40.8 (1,036.3) |
| Front row: shoulder room | 57.5 (1,459.7) |
| Front row: hip room | 53.8 (1,366.5) |
| Front row: seat travel | 10.23 (260) |
| Front row: front compartment volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 55.39 (1.57) |
| Second row: headroom without sunroof | 39.9 (1,013.0) |
| Second row: headroom with sunroof | 39.2 (994.8) |
| Second row: legroom | 36.1 (916.7) |
| Second row: couple, first to second row | 30.5 (773.8) |
| Second row: shoulder room | 56.9 (1,444.4) |
| Second row: hip room | 54.4 (1,381.9) |
| Second row: EPA rear seat volume index or third row volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m) | 44.1 (1.2) |
| Third row: headroom | 37.7 (957.4) |
| Third row: legroom | 23.4 (595.5) |
| Third row: couple, second to third row | 30.1 (765.1) |
| Third row: shoulder room | 43.5 (1,104.9) |
| Third row: hip room | 40.0 (1,016.3) |
| Third row: rear passenger volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m) | 22.2 (0.63) |
| Cargo width @ wheelhouse | 41.4 (1,050.5) |
| Trunk liftover height | 30.8 (782.4) |
Cargo volume+−
| Behind first-row seat, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 67.6 (1.915) |
| Behind second-row seat, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 37.0 (1.0) |
| Behind third-row seat, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 10.7 (0.3) |
Wheels+−
| Steel | Five-spoke aluminum (SE) | Twin five-spoke aluminum (SXT) | 10-spoke aluminum (GT / SXT) | Five-spoke Hyper Black (Crossroad) | Chrome-clad six-spoke (SXT Chrome Package) | Temporary spare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard — SE | Available — SE | Standard — SXT | Standard — GT; Optional — SXT | Standard — Crossroad | Optional — SXT Chrome Package | Standard — all models |
| Type and material | Steel with wheel covers | Machined cast-aluminum, five-spoke | Machined cast-aluminum, twin five-spoke | Machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Tech Silver (Optional – SXT), Satin Carbon finish (Crossroad or GT) or Gloss Black finish (SXT or GT Blacktop package) | Machined cast-aluminum, five-spoke Hyper Black finish | Chrome-clad cast-aluminum, six-spoke | Temporary spare steel wheel |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 | 17 x 6.5 | 17 x 6.5 | 19 x 7.0 | 19 x 7.0 | 19 x 7.0 | — |
The sheet prints no size for the temporary spare wheel; its tire size is listed under Tires.
Tires+−
| 17-in. | 19-in. | Spare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard — SE and SXT | Standard — Crossroad and GT | Standard — all Journey models |
| Size and type | P225/65R17, All-season Touring | 225/55R19, All-season Touring | T145/70R17 temporary spare tire |
| Model | Kumho Solus KH16 | Kumho Solus KH16 | — |
| Revs per mile (km) | 725 (471) | 711 (444) | — |
Source: 2018 Dodge Journey Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.
Showing 85 of 129 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not availableFleet Fleet-only option
| Feature | SE | SXT | Crossroad | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Transmission | ||||
| 2.4-liter Tigershark Multiair2 DOHC 16V variable-valve timing (VVT) I4; four-speed automatic transmission (front-wheel drive only) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 3.6-liter 24V VVT Pentastar V-6, six-speed automatic 62TE transmission (SE: AWD only) | ✓ | |||
| Mechanical Features | ||||
| Remote start system (included with Popular Equipment Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| SuspensionHigh-performance | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Normal-duty (FWD only) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Performance (AWD only) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Touring (included with Blacktop Package on SXT regardless of engine) (FWD only) | — | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| Exterior Features | ||||
| Door HandlesBright (included with Chrome Appearance Group) | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Exhaust Tips � Dual, bright (included with 3.6-liter V-6 engine) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| HeadlampsFog lamps | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsBlack, foldaway, power, heated | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body-color, foldaway, power, heated | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RoofBlack Roof (Optional with Blacktop Appearance Package) | — | |||
| Roof RackSide rails, Black (Included with Blacktop package) | ✓ | ✓ | — | O/P |
| Side rails, Platinum Chrome | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Side rails, bright (included in Chrome Appearance Group) | — | Pkg | — | — |
| TaillampsIncandescent | ✓ | — | — | — |
| TiresP225/55R19 BSW All-Season Touring | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| P225/65R17 BSW All-Season Touring | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Wheels17-in. steel with covers | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum | — | — | — | |
| 17-in. Tech Silver aluminum | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum, included with Blacktop Package | Pkg | — | — | — |
| 19-in. Tech Silver aluminum | — | — | — | |
| 19-in. chrome-clad cast aluminum, included with Chrome Appearance Group | — | Pkg | — | — |
| 19-in. Black Noise aluminum | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 19-in. Satin Carbon aluminum | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 19-in. Gloss Black aluminum, included with Blacktop Package | — | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| Interior Features | ||||
| Air ConditioningDual-zone manual temperature control | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Three-zone manual temperature control (included with Flexible Seating Group) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — |
| Three-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor, included with Premium Sound Group, and Navigation and Backup Camera Group | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Assist handle � front-passenger, included with Popular Equipment Group, automatic temperature control or three-zone temp control | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Cargo net | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overhead console with interior observation mirror, sunglasses holder and trip computer with temperature and compass (included with Popular Equipment Group, automatic temperature control or three-zone temp control) | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Interior AccentsBase door trim panel | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Premium door trim panel with accent stitching | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Premium door trim panel | — | — | — | ✓ |
| LightingFront and rear swiveling LED lamps, included with automatic temperature control or three-zone air conditioning | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsRearview manual day/night | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Rearview, auto-dimming with microphone, included with Uconnect Voice Command | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior observation mirror, included with Popular Equipment Group and Premium Group | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Power Accessories115-volt auxiliary outlet | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Shift KnobLeather-wrapped, included with Popular Equipment Group, Premium Group and Uconnect Voice Command | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| Dimpled leather-wrapped | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Steering WheelLeather-wrapped (included with Popular Equipment Group, Premium Group and Uconnect Voice Command) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated (included with heated front seats, leather-trimmed bucket seats and Popular Equipment Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Dimpled leather-wrapped | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Sunroof � Power with express-open/close | — | — | ||
| Universal Garage Door Opener (included with Navigation & Back-Up Camera Group, Driver Convenience Group, Premium Sound Group and Popular Equipment Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| VisorsDriver�s-side sun visor with mirror | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Passenger-side visor | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Driver�s-side and front-passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (included with Popular Equipment Group, automatic temperature control air conditioning and manual three-zone air conditioning on Crossroad) | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| WindowsPower front with driver�s one-touch down | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Power front one-touch up/down | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Seats | ||||
| Cloth low-back bucket seats | ✓ | ✓ | Fleet | — |
| Premium cloth low-back bucket seats (included with Premium Group) | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Leather bucket seats with sport mesh cloth insert | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Leather-trimmed bucket seats (includes heated front seats) | — | — | — | |
| Leather-trimmed bucket seats with perforated inserts | — | — | — | ✓ |
| FrontManual driver�s seat height adjuster | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Power four-way driver�s lumbar adjuster (included with power driver�s seat and Premium Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power six-way driver�s seat (included with Premium Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated front seats (included with Popular Equipment Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Uconnect/Multimedia | ||||
| RadioRadio 4.3: 4.3-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, audio jack input and remote USB port | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Radio 4.3: 4.3-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD player, MP3/WMA, audio jack input and remote USB port (included with Premium Group) | O/P | — | — | |
| Radio 8.4: 8.4-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD/DVD player, MP3/WMA/AAC, audio jack input and remote USB port | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radio 8.4 NAV: 8.4-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD/DVD player, MP3/WMA/AAC, audio jack input, remote USB port, Uconnect Voice Command, Bluetooth streaming audio, handsfree texting and pre-programmed response, Navigation with audible turn-by-turn directions, Points-of-Interest (POI), lane guidance, and SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link (included with Navigation and Backup Camera Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Radio � with one-year complimentary service contract (included with Premium Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speaker SystemsSix-speakers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Six premium speakers, subwoofer and 368-watt amplifier (included with Rear-seat Video Group I and Premium Sound Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth � includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Safety & Security | ||||
| ParkSense Rear Park Assist (included with Navigation and Backup Camera Group, Driver Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| ParkView rear backup camera (included with Navigation and Backup Camera Group, Driver Convenience Group (requires 8.4-in. radio) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Security Alarm (included with Premium Group, Popular Equipment Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Packages/Equipment Groups | ||||
| Blacktop Package (SE) � includes Gloss Black grille, headlamp bezels in Black and 17-in. aluminum wheels | — | — | — | |
| Blacktop Package (SXT/GT) � includes Gloss Black grille, lower fascia, exterior mirrors and headlamp bezels in Black, Black side roof rails, Touring Suspension on SXT and 19-in. Gloss Black wheels | — | — | ||
| Chrome Appearance Group � includes bright door handles, bright side roof rails and 19-in. chrome clad aluminum wheels | — | — | — | |
| Driver Convenience Group � includes universal garage door opener, ParkSense rear park assist and ParkView rear backup camera (requires 8.4-in. radio) | — | — | ||
| Navigation and Backup Camera Group � Includes three-zone Automatic Temperature Control air conditioning, universal garage door opener, Radio 8.4 NAV, ParkSense rear park assist and ParkView rear backup camera | — | — | ||
| Popular Equipment Group � SE includes overhead console, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped shift knob, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, passenger assist handles, interior observation mirror. Journey Crossroad models include security alarm, remote start, universal garage door opener, heated front seats and heated steering wheel | — | — | ||
| Premium Group � includes front-passenger forward fold-flat seat, power four-way lumbar adjuster, passenger in-seat cushion storage, leather-wrapped shift knob, interior observation mirror, leather-wrapped steering wheel, premium cloth seats, security alarm, six-way power driver�s seat, SiriusXM Radio and Radio 4.3 | — | — | — | |
| Premium Sound Group � includes universal garage door opener and six premium speakers with subwoofer | — | — | — | |
| Rear-seat Video Group I � includes premium sound system, 2nd-row overhead 9-in. video screen, video remote control and wireless headphones | — | — | ||
| Trailer Tow Prep Group � includes four-pin trailer tow connector wiring harness | — | — | — | |
- Dashes and blank cells in the guide are recorded as NA.
- F marks a fleet-only option.
- Some indented rows (Taillamps, Shift Knob, Steering Wheel, Windows) are grouped under the heading printed above them.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
SXT over SE+3 standard +
- ✓Headlamps: Fog lamps
- ✓Mirrors: Body-color, foldaway, power, heated
- ✓Wheels: 17-in. Tech Silver aluminum
Crossroad over SXT+18 standard +
- ✓Touring (included with Blacktop Package on SXT regardless of engine) (FWD only)
- ✓Roof Rack: Side rails, Platinum Chrome
- ✓Tires: P225/55R19 BSW All-Season Touring
- ✓Wheels: 19-in. Black Noise aluminum
- ✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor
- ✓Cargo net
- ✓Premium door trim panel with accent stitching
- ✓Front and rear swiveling LED lamps, included with automatic temperature control or three-zone air conditioning
- ✓Rearview, auto-dimming with microphone, included with Uconnect Voice Command
- ✓Leather-wrapped, included with Popular Equipment Group, Premium Group and Uconnect Voice Command
- ✓Leather-wrapped (included with Popular Equipment Group, Premium Group and Uconnect Voice Command)
- ✓Driver�s-side and front-passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (included with Popular Equipment Group, automatic temperature control air conditioning and manual three-zone air conditioning on Crossroad)
- ✓Leather bucket seats with sport mesh cloth insert
- ✓Power four-way driver�s lumbar adjuster (included with power driver�s seat and Premium Group)
- ✓Power six-way driver�s seat (included with Premium Group)
- ✓Radio 8.4: 8.4-in. touchscreen, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, CD/DVD player, MP3/WMA/AAC, audio jack input and remote USB port
- ✓SiriusXM Radio � with one-year complimentary service contract (included with Premium Group)
- ✓Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth � includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone
GT over Crossroad+16 standard +
- ✓Remote start system (included with Popular Equipment Group)
- ✓Suspension: High-performance
- ✓Wheels: 19-in. Satin Carbon aluminum
- ✓Assist handle � front-passenger, included with Popular Equipment Group, automatic temperature control or three-zone temp control
- ✓Overhead console with interior observation mirror, sunglasses holder and trip computer with temperature and compass (included with Popular Equipment Group, automatic temperature control or three-zone temp control)
- ✓Interior Accents: Premium door trim panel
- ✓Interior observation mirror, included with Popular Equipment Group and Premium Group
- ✓Power Accessories: 115-volt auxiliary outlet
- ✓Shift Knob: Dimpled leather-wrapped
- ✓Heated (included with heated front seats, leather-trimmed bucket seats and Popular Equipment Group)
- ✓Steering Wheel: Dimpled leather-wrapped
- ✓Windows: Power front one-touch up/down
- ✓Leather-trimmed bucket seats with perforated inserts
- ✓Heated front seats (included with Popular Equipment Group)
- ✓Six premium speakers, subwoofer and 368-watt amplifier (included with Rear-seat Video Group I and Premium Sound Group)
- ✓Security Alarm (included with Premium Group, Popular Equipment Group)
Standard on every trim (41)
- Front-wheel drive (FWD)
- Fuel Tank: 20.5-gallon (FWD only)
- Fuel Tank: 21.1-gallon (AWD only)
- Speed control
- Steering � firm-feel
- Door Handles: Body-color
- Glass � Sunscreen
- Headlamps: Automatic
- Headlamps: Daytime running lamps
- Headlamps-off time delay
- Taillamps: LED (standard on AWD SE only)
- Tires: Spare, compact
- Wipers � variable/intermittent windshield wipers and rear window wiper
- Air Filtering
- Cargo tie-down loops
- Console � full-length floor console
- Defroster � rear window
- Door Locks � power
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
- Floor carpet
- Floor mats � front and rear
- LATCH � Child Seat Anchor System
- Driver and front-passenger footwell LED lamps
- Lighting: Front courtesy/map lamps
- Power Accessories: 12-volt, auxiliary
- Power Accessories: 12-volt, DC, front and rear
- Power Accessories: 12-volt, center console
- Steering Column � Tilt/telescoping
- Steering Wheel: Mounted audio controls
- Steering Wheel: 2nd-row in-floor storage bins
- Easy Entry 40/60 Tilt �n Slide seat with recline (included with Flexible Seating Group)
- 3rd Row � 50/50 fold-flat seat with recline
- Active head restraints � front seats
- Air Bags: Advanced multistage front
- Side seat-mounted, for driver and front-passenger
- Air Bags: Side-curtain for all rows
- Driver�s-side Inflatable Knee Blocker
- Electronic stability control (ESC) � includes Electronic Roll Mitigation, trailer-sway damping and all-speed traction control
- Keyless entry
- Keyless Enter �n Go
- Remote proximity keyless entry
Source: 2018 Dodge Journey Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2018 Dodge Journey maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k | 130k | 140k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace air conditioning filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change oil and filter.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
2018 Dodge Journey fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | Front-wheel-drive models | 20.5 gal | 77.6 L |
| All-wheel-drive models | 21.1 gal | 79.8 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 4.5 qt | 4.26 L |
| 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 6 qt | 5.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 2.4L engine, single or dual-zone climate control | 8 qt | 7.5 L |
| 2.4L engine, three-zone climate control | 10 qt | 9.5 L | |
| 3.6L engine, single or dual-zone climate control | 13.1 qt | 12.4 L | |
| 3.6L engine, three-zone climate control | 14.5 qt | 13.7 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10-year/150,000-mile coolant | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil | API certified SAE 5W-20 | MS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
| Fuel selection | 87 octane, 0-15% ethanol | — | — |
| Fuel selection (3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine, if equipped) | 87 octane, up to 85% ethanol | — | — |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | — | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Power transfer unit (PTU) | SAE 75W-90 gear lubricant | — | Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 |
| Rear drive assembly (RDA) | SAE 75W-90 gear lubricant | — | Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable) | SAE J1703 | Mopar DOT 3 |
| Power steering reservoir | Power steering fluid +4, or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | — | Mopar Power Steering Fluid + 4; Mopar ATF+4 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L and 3.6L engines (gasoline) | 87 octane Regular unleaded | 0-15% |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine, if equipped | 87 octane Regular unleaded or E-85 | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.5 | 19 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Use only ATF+4 in the automatic transmission.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; clean off dirt and oil before tightening.
- E-85 flex-fuel vehicles need engine oil meeting MS-6395.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2018 Dodge Journey owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Maintenance schedule on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- How-to videos on Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2018 Dodge Journey questions
How much oil does the 2018 Dodge Journey take?
With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L and 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2018 Dodge Journey use?
Engine oil: API certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Dodge Journey?
At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2018 Dodge Journey owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.