2015 Dodge Journey: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 548 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
548
Complaints
6
Recalls
29
Crash reports
9
Fire reports
47
Injuries
99.6
Severity index
Severity index 99.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Dodge Journey ranks 40 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 72% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 134 | 24.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 115 | 21.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 105 | 19.2% |
| SEATS | 89 | 16.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 78 | 14.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 77 | 14.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 68 | 12.4% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 51 | 9.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 134 of 548 complaints (24.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 72 |
| 2019 | 79 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 8 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | 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 |
| 17V432000 | 07/07/2017 | 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. |
| 16V273000 | 06/05/2016 | 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. |
| 15V431000 | 07/07/2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Chrysler (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. |
| 15V675000 | 19/10/2015 | ELECTRONIC 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 |
| 14V711000 | 07/11/2014 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Chrysler 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.