Worst 2015 Dodge Journey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Dodge Journey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 133 | 3 | 1 | 55,742 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 113 | 3 | 5 | 49,982 mi | |
| Brakes | 93 | 9 | — | 43,333 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 86 | 1 | 1 | 67,914 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 74 | 2 | — | 64,063 mi | |
| Airbags | 68 | 18 | 1 | 55,395 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 51 | 2 | — | 50,298 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 39 | — | — | 53,954 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 31 | 3 | — | 47,547 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | — | 44,848 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 4 | 1 | 53,044 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | 1 | 42,500 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 27,120 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 92,660 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 57,746 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Interconnecting Assembly(Wiring) | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Dodge Journey
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,608,943 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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2015 Dodge Journey — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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