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#BS-2015-DODJOU-64172015 Dodge JourneyProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 872 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 872 complaints, 52 crashes, 15 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.5x the class average.
Top reported problems
transmission failure
6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
navigation not working properly
5 complaints • Severity 6.8/10
keyless ignition system failed
5 complaints • Severity 8/10
check engine light on
4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
dies while driving
4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
138 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (151 reports) • Median: 55K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (138 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Dodge Journey: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Journey, with 138 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Journey, with 117 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Journey, with 101 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Journey, with 87 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Dodge Journey. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
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 weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
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.
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 ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
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.
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.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2015 Dodge Journey NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Vehicle entrapment
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
SEATS
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The worst model year for the Dodge Journey is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.
2015 Dodge Journey vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
872
Class avg
348
2.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 872 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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