2015 Dodge Journey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (83) · Engine (70) · Service Brakes (61)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
326 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Defect: 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 c
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 transmissi
Air Bags:frontal 2017-07-07 · campaign 17V432000 · 363,480 vehicles
Defect: 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 2016-05-06 · campaign 16V273000 · 8,569 vehicles
Defect: 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) 2015-10-19 · campaign 15V675000 · 275,187 vehicles
Defect: 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 2015-07-07 · campaign 15V431000 · 145,379 vehicles
Defect: 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 2014-11-07 · campaign 14V711000 · 667 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (223)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Electrical System 2025-07-28 · 106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Electrical System 2025-06-12 · 104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Electrical System 2025-05-01 · 103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp - dome
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Showing the 6 most recent of 223 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-20 · Seats“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. …”
2026-08-28 · Engine“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 occauison…”
2026-08-15 · Electrical System“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…”
2026-08-14 · Electrical System“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'…”
2026-08-07 · Unknown Or Other“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 …”
2026-06-17 · Seats“[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 hi…”
2026-05-29 · Power Train · 83,000 mi“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 scen…”
2026-03-10 · Service Brakes“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…”
2026-02-25 · Electrical System · 160,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2015 dodge journey. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the interior of the vehicle was filled with smoke. no warning lights were illuminated before the failure. the vehicle was driven to the rear of a local gas station. the contact noticed the fire coming from the rear passenger side area of the vehic…”
2026-02-24 · Service Brakes“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.