2015 Dodge Journey
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 1433 |
| 2010 | 986 |
| 2011 | 169 |
| 2012 | 375 |
| 2013 | 351 |
| 2014 | 408 |
| 2015 | 548 |
| 2016 | 383 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 219 |
| 2019 | 92 |
| 2020 | 61 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
24% of complaints: engine — 134 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE AIR BAG, THROTTLE CONTROL, AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, ALONG WITH THE KEY FOB LIGHT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180103
21% of complaints: electrical system — 114 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I was sitting in the house and heard a loud boom, looked outside and my dodge journey was on fire. I called 911 to get to the fire department, and went outside with the fire ext. and the fire was on the left rear of the truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231024
17% of complaints: service brakes — 93 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE AIR BAG, THROTTLE CONTROL, AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, ALONG WITH THE KEY FOB LIGHT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180103
16% of complaints: seats — 87 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Drivers seat head rest deployed at a stop light which caused my head to jerk forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231026
14% of complaints: power train — 76 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to August 22, 2014.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P70.
Campaign 14V711000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 15V431000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
Campaign 15V675000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 16V273000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017.
Campaign 17V432000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
Vehicle entrapment
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (134 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (114 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (93 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V711000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V431000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V675000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V273000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V432000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Dodge Journey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Dodge Journey is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Journey?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Journey have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.