2015 Dodge Journey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#2 most-complained of 11 Journey years
The 2015 Dodge Journey has 553 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, and a complaint index of 90, ranking it 2nd-worst of 11 model years with an 'Avoid' verdict. Engine (30% of complaints) and brakes (22%) are the top problem areas.
- Complaints
- 553
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 30 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 47 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2015 Dodge Journey problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine166 (30%)
- Brakes123 (22%)
- Electrical System119 (22%)
- Structure & Body99 (18%)
- Other80 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain77 (14%)
- Airbags68 (12%)
- Steering39 (7%)
- Fuel System19 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (3%)
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-to-high speed frontal or rear-end collisions, including impacts with animals at highway speeds.
- Brake pedal reportedly travels to the floor or fails to slow the vehicle, sometimes leading to a crash even at low speeds like 15 mph.
- Engine emits a burning odor while driving around 45 mph, tied to a recall for which repair parts were sometimes unavailable.
- Vehicle has reportedly moved on its own while in reverse and struck stationary objects like a garage door.
- Window switch reportedly smokes and emits fire while driving, forcing the driver to stop and shut off the vehicle.
2015 Dodge Journey recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
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.
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. 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.
- NHTSA 17V432000Jul 7, 2017Airbags363,480 vehicles
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.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
- NHTSA 16V273000May 6, 2016Steering8,569 vehicles
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.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
2015 Dodge Journey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Journey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Dodge Journey reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 553 complaints and a complaint index of 90, the second-highest among 11 Journey model years tracked, giving it an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other years.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2015 Dodge Journey?
- Engine issues make up 30% of complaints, followed by brakes at 22% and electrical system problems at 22%, based on NHTSA owner complaints.
- Does the 2015 Dodge Journey have airbag recalls?
- Yes. Recall 17V432000 covers 2011-2015 Journey vehicles where the driver's frontal airbag wiring harness could chafe near the steering wheel, causing unexpected deployment.
- Are there brake recalls on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
- Yes. Recall 15V675000 addresses water entering the ABS wiring harness on 2012-2015 Journey vehicles built between April 2012 and April 2015.
- How does the 2015 Journey compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 90, the 2015 model ranks worse than most other Journey years; only the 2010 model (index 100) scores higher on reported problems.