2015 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Engine (135), Electrical System (118), Service Brakes (106).
Key takeaways
- 553 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 30 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 47 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 135 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 118 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 106 | 19% |
| Seats | 89 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 80 | 14% |
| Power Train | 77 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 68 | 12% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 51 | 9% |
| Steering | 39 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 3% |
| Structure | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2015 Dodge Journey SUV AWD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-28
Car overheared i was checking on regular basis to maybe sure it haf coolant.warning lights didnt come on.temperature gage was normal. Oil hot came o. 2 times with temperature gage just fine .sone who the upper inlet on top radiator hose broke off into the hose . No sign no warning car just kept driving fine . A...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-19
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Electrical System - filed 2026-08-15
While driving, the electric window and doorlock module started smoking. It was a heavy white smoke. There were no warning lamps or messages. I smelled the smoke and burning of plastic immediately before I even saw the smoke. I pulled over to a safe spot, turned off my vehicle, grabbed my purse and keys and waited for h...
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More for the 2015 Dodge Journey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.