2015 Dodge Journey problems and recalls

Owners have filed 553 complaints on the 2015 Dodge Journey, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Engine (135 complaints).

553
Complaints
6
Recalls
30
Crash reports
9
Fire reports
47
Injuries
93.6
Severity index

Severity index 93.6 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 93.6p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 32 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 78% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 135 complaints (24.4%)135 24%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 118 complaints (21.3%)118 21%Service BrakesService Brakes: 106 complaints (19.2%)106 19%SeatsSeats: 89 complaints (16.1%)89 16%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 80 complaints (14.5%)80 14%Power TrainPower Train: 77 complaints (13.9%)77 14%Air BagsAir Bags: 68 complaints (12.3%)68 12%Electronic Stability Co…Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 51 complaints (9.2%)51 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE13524.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11821.3%
SERVICE BRAKES10619.2%
SEATS8916.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8014.5%
POWER TRAIN7713.9%
AIR BAGS6812.3%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)519.2%

Complaints filed per year

042852014: 12015: 512016: 342017: 452018: 722019: 792020: 852021: 522022: 312023: 322024: 362025: 222026: 13 (partial year)1415161718192085212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20141
201551
201634
201745
201872
201979
202085
202152
202231
202332
202436
202522
2026 (year to date)13
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (90 against 168).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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
17V43200007/07/2017AIR BAGS:FRONTALChrysler (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.
16V27300006/05/2016STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSChrysler (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.
15V43100007/07/2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEChrysler (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.
15V67500019/10/2015ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)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
14V71100007/11/2014EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSChrysler 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

Other Dodge Journey model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-02. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.