How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA lists 68 airbag complaints for the 2015 Dodge Journey, which is 12% of all 553 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Dodge Journey?

Yes. Recall 17V432000 covers the 2011-2015 Dodge Journey for driver frontal airbag wiring that may chafe inside the steering wheel, which can cause unexpected deployment.

What do owners report about airbags on the 2015 Dodge Journey?

Most sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes, including collisions with animals, rear-end impacts, and front-end wrecks, at a median mileage of 54,750 miles.

Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2015 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints for this model year lists 29 injuries, 18 crashes, and 1 fire.

2015 Dodge Journey Airbags Problems

NHTSA logged 68 airbag complaints for the 2015 Dodge Journey, 12% of all complaints for the year, tied to 18 crashes, 29 injuries, and 1 fire at a median 54,750 miles. A related recall (17V432000) covers driver airbag wiring that can chafe inside the steering wheel.

Airbags complaints: 68; 12% of 553
Crashes reported: 18
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 29
Median mileage: 54,750 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-high speed collisions, including impacts with animals and other vehicles.
Airbags do not deploy in rear-end collisions, even when occupants are thrown forward into the steering wheel.
Some owners report front-end crashes where airbags never activate despite visible frame or radiator damage.
A recall-related concern describes driver airbag wiring inside the steering wheel that owners worry could cause unexpected deployment or non-deployment.
One report describes an airbag failing to deploy during a rollover crash from a rear collision.

When 2015 Dodge Journey airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2015, latest Jan 10, 2026.

68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Jan 2026; peak Sep 2018 (5).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Dodge Journey

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.

Airbags complaints by Journey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201089 (9%)
201114 (8%)
201229 (8%)
201344 (12%)
201446 (11%)
201568 (12%)
201626 (7%)
201729 (15%)
201812 (5%)
20198 (8%)
20202 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA lists 68 airbag complaints for the 2015 Dodge Journey, which is 12% of all 553 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Dodge Journey?: Yes. Recall 17V432000 covers the 2011-2015 Dodge Journey for driver frontal airbag wiring that may chafe inside the steering wheel, which can cause unexpected deployment.
What do owners report about airbags on the 2015 Dodge Journey?: Most sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes, including collisions with animals, rear-end impacts, and front-end wrecks, at a median mileage of 54,750 miles.
Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2015 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints for this model year lists 29 injuries, 18 crashes, and 1 fire.