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2015 Dodge Journey problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 Dodge Journey has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 6safety recalls
- 554owner complaints
- 30crash reports
- 9fire reports
- 47injuries reported
The most complained-about Dodge Journey year on file: 554 complaints, against an average of 267 for the other 8 model years.
Every Dodge Journey model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2015 Dodge Journey?
The components named most often in the 554 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 Dodge Journey owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 554 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2015 Dodge Journey?63 owners · 11.4%
- Why does my 2015 Dodge Journey stall, lose power or shut off while driving?58 owners · 10.5% · Recall 16V273000
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Dodge Journey?37 owners · 6.7%
- Why is the airbag light on in my 2015 Dodge Journey?25 owners · 4.5% · Recall 17V432000
- Why won't my 2015 Dodge Journey start?18 owners · 3.2%
Has the 2015 Dodge Journey been recalled?
6 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Electrical System: Wiring 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 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Air Bags: Frontal 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.
Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, And Connections Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 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.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine 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. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Risk: If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
Equipment: Other: Labels 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2015 Dodge Journey recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
EU Safety GateThe positioning of the steering wheel wire harness may lead to chafing of the wire insulation creating a short circuit which could result…The positioning of the steering wheel wire harness may lead to chafing of the wire insulation creating a short circuit which could result in inadvertent driver airbag deployment, leading to a crash.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe sound-absorbing engine cover is improperly secured.This could cause a fire in the engine compartment, even once the engine has been switched off, and affect the vehicle's safety systems.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2015 Dodge Journey owners report?
12 of the 554 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I came out to my car and the drivers seat head rest had deployed. I have not been in an accident of any kind. It is now unable to go back in. I no longer feel safe driving my car. Seems there was a recall investigation into this issue for years that I am now learning about.
Car overheared i was checking on regular basis to maybe sure it haf coolant.warning lights didnt come on.temperature gage was normal. Oil hot came o. 2 times with temperature gage just fine .sone who the upper inlet on top radiator hose broke off into the hose . No sign no warning car just kept driving fine . Also a clicking soumd occauisonally from dash sounds like coming from drivers side behind dashboard
While driving, the electric window and doorlock module started smoking. It was a heavy white smoke. There were no warning lamps or messages. I smelled the smoke and burning of plastic immediately before I even saw the smoke. I pulled over to a safe spot, turned off my vehicle, grabbed my purse and keys and waited for help/assistance. The buttons of module are melted, my window is stuck, and the component is severely melted below the surface of armrest/window doorlock module.
The review camera stopped working in the early Summer 2026. Sporadically, the image would display and then cut out to a blank/black screen. The warning beeps also we're not working all the time. No warning messages displayed. Eventually it almost entirely stopped working! A rear view image that is blank or black reduces the driver's view of what's behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. After receiving notice from family who own a 2019 of a safety recall for this exact issue, we took our vehicle to be inspected at the local Dodge dealership in August. The dealership inspected the…
ABS module was recalled and replaced. The replaced piece is now not working and needs replaced. Every place says part is on backorder. Its a safety issue to continue driving my car
[XXX]: Driving down a city street, had not braked or slowed down when I heard a loud bang behind me and something hit me in the back of the head. My son was in the car with me and said the headrest had exploded. I had nausea and a headache for a couple of days, which indicates a slight concussion. Saw my doctor the next day and he said to let him know if it got worse, which it didn't. Took the car to my dealership where I purchased the car, Bill Luke Dodge, Phoenix, AZ and they said the headrests were added to my cars warranty, but since my warranty had expired a little over a year ago it…
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal whining sound was heard coming from under the vehicle, and the Tachometer would abnormally rise while depressing the accelerator pedal. An unknown warning light illuminated. In addition, a local independent tow mechanic arrived on scene, and while attempting to shift the vehicle in Reverse, the vehicle moved forward. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remains, and was diagnosed as needing a transmission replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs. Upon…
Im getting the same code (c2200) that has been recalled on other cars with my same year make and model of vehicle but yet my vehicle is not recalled and I have to pay out of pocket after spending thousands to keep this pos going already im done putting money into this peice of junk if this is how you treat your customers they should all be recalled because they all have the same issue not just the ones you pick and choose this is ridiculous if I didnt still owe so much on it I would have already traded it in for something not dodge related im done getting dodges after this they are all junk
My car is junk. I have actually put tens of thousands of dollars into this car to keep it on the road. I would get rid of it but I owe more than it’s worth. This is insane. I cannot believe that none of the recalls come up on my vin because I’ve had to pay for so many repairs that are on recall lists for this car. Help me
Power steering return line ruptured in cold weather causing loss of steering.
1.) Air bags failed to deploy going 35mph during a car accident. Yes, this is available for inspection. 2.) Given the lack of air bag deployment, all of the passengers are suffering from injuries that would have been less severe. 3.) The vehicle is in a safe location until I am able to find direction for assessment of the air bags. 4.) This vehicle has not been inspected yet except photos. This has been reported to the police. 5.) No warnings. The air bags did not deploy during a car accident.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the stability-track, check brakes, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was 103,300.
2015 Dodge Journey: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 Dodge Journey reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 554 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Dodge Journey; the most common categories were engine (135, 24.4%), electrical system (118, 21.3%), service brakes (105, 19%). There are 6 safety recalls. 30 complaints mention a crash, 9 mention a fire, 47 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Journey?
Across 554 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (24.4% of complaints), electrical system (21.3% of complaints), service brakes (19% of complaints), seats (16.2% of complaints), power train (13.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Dodge Journey; the most recent (campaign 18V332000, 2018-05-17) concerns Electrical System: Wiring. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2015 Dodge Journey?
63 of the 554 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey (11.4%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "My abs, traction control light, and brake light are on on the dash. When I tried to use cruise control the other day it wouldn't turn off." (NHTSA complaint 11705059, December 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2015 Dodge Journey stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
58 of the 554 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey (10.5%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. A related recall exists: campaign 16V273000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections). The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. One owner wrote: "My traction control light, ABS sensor light and brake indicator dash are on. My cruise control does not work and sometimes the car will not start. I'm afraid to drive it. Thinking that it may turn off while driving it." (NHTSA complaint 11630827, December 2024). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Dodge Journey?
37 of the 554 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey (6.7%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "About 3 months ago my check engine light and abs lights are permanently on and I barely have any drive power. I have fixed all possible issues and the lights are both still on and I don’t have much drive power while I drive." (NHTSA complaint 11647424, March 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the airbag light on in my 2015 Dodge Journey?
25 of the 554 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey (4.5%) describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. A related recall exists: campaign 17V432000 (air bags: frontal). The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. One owner wrote: "I am driving a 2015 Dodge Journey. Randomly, the airbag light came on, followed by loss of all electronics on the steering wheel. The horn will not work, nor any of the switches on the steering wheel." (NHTSA complaint 11630621, December 2024). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why won't my 2015 Dodge Journey start?
18 of the 554 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey (3.2%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "Was driving down freeway when steering wheel got tight and all the lights on dash started to flash and then the car shut off and wouldn't start, had to have it towed to dealership." (NHTSA complaint 11664463, June 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Journey
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only.