repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
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.
2015 Dodge JourneyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 554 owner complaints about the 2015 Dodge Journey, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-432 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Dodge Journey has problems
554 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
135Engine4 crash/fire/injury
118Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
94Service brakes9 crash/fire/injury
90Seats15 crash/fire/injury
77Power train2 crash/fire/injury
69Air bags21 crash/fire/injury
51Electronic stability control (ESC)2 crash/fire/injury
39Steering
32Vehicle speed control
8516 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 135 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 118 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 94 | 9 |
| Seats | 90 | 15 |
| Power train | 77 | 2 |
| Air bags | 69 | 21 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 51 | 2 |
| Steering | 39 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 32 | 3 |
| 16 other systems | 85 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2015 Dodge Journey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
repaired · 2017 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
57kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 72 engine complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
24under 30k miles64under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Journey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Journey median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Dodge Journey safety ratings
2015 Dodge Journey SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Dodge Journey, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle entrapmentOpen
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Journey owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Valve rocker arms and lifters faulty due to inadequate manufacturing, and engine oil cooler/oil filter housing leaking engine oil due to poor quality materials used during manufacturing.
Own a 2015 Journey?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.