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

NHTSA lists 119 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Dodge Journey, which is 22% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Dodge Journey electrical system?

Yes. Recall campaign 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers a software issue in the electrical system; the remedy is a dealer software flash on the engine or powertrain control module.

Have there been fires linked to the 2015 Dodge Journey's electrical system?

NHTSA complaint data shows 5 fires and 4 crashes tied to electrical system problems in the 2015 Dodge Journey, with 2 reported injuries.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2015 Dodge Journey is 47,500 miles.

2015 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 119 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Dodge Journey, 22% of all 553 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported 5 fires, 4 crashes and 2 injuries linked to electrical failures, with median mileage at failure of 47,500. A related recall (18V332000) covers software issues affecting the electrical system.

Electrical System complaints: 119; 22% of 553
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 47,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Window switches on the door panel have smoked or caught fire, sometimes restarting after being turned off and on.
Vehicles have suddenly lost all power and lights, with no response even after jump-starting or replacing the battery.
Interior smoke or rear-passenger-side fires have occurred while driving or while the vehicle was parked, in some cases destroying the vehicle.
The body control module has failed, causing the check engine light to illuminate, gauges to stop working, and the engine to shut off while driving.
Warning lights for the airbag, throttle control, and tire pressure have illuminated intermittently along with steering and brake problems in at least one case leading to a crash.

When 2015 Dodge Journey electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2015, latest Aug 19, 2026.

119 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Dodge Journey

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.

Electrical System complaints by Journey model year

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

2010610 (62%)
201146 (27%)
2012117 (31%)
201376 (22%)
2014107 (26%)
2015119 (22%)
201689 (23%)
201759 (30%)
201893 (40%)
201928 (28%)
202022 (34%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA lists 119 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Dodge Journey, which is 22% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Dodge Journey electrical system?: Yes. Recall campaign 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers a software issue in the electrical system; the remedy is a dealer software flash on the engine or powertrain control module.
Have there been fires linked to the 2015 Dodge Journey's electrical system?: NHTSA complaint data shows 5 fires and 4 crashes tied to electrical system problems in the 2015 Dodge Journey, with 2 reported injuries.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2015 Dodge Journey is 47,500 miles.