2015 Dodge JOURNEY

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2015 Dodge JOURNEY has 864 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 10.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was violently shaking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the fail. ⚠️ 13 fire reports filed.

13 fire reports 43 crash reports 67 injuries

864

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

10.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

138 complaints

16%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS VIOLENTLY SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAIL
• I HAVE HAD MY CAR RIGHT AT 3 MONTHS AND IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE CHILDREN IN THIS CAR GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND IT JUST SHUTS OFF. THERE IS NO WARNING SIGNS AND NO WAY TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I'M JUST DEAD IN THE WATER HOPING NO ONE WILL REAR END US. IT HAS BEEN
• WHILE DRIVING HOME MY 2015 DODGE JOURNEY (WHICH ONLY HAD 2,108 MILES ON IT) DIED WHILE DECELERATING TO TURN INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. PRAISE GOD, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME AND I HAD TO CRANK THE WHEEL TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ALSO DIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS VIOLENTLY SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAIL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

116 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER
• WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BY PLACING MY FOOT ON THE BREAK AND PRESSING THE START ENGINE BUTTON, THE CAR INITIALLY BEGAN TO START BUT THEN SHUT OFF (IT WAS ON A HALF TANK OF GAS). I RELEASED THE BREAK, AND THEN MADE A SECOND ATTEMPT; PRESSING THE BREAK AND PRESSING THE START ENGINE BUTTON
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE, AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER ONE ATTEMPT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 5 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

105 complaints

12%

• WHILE DRIVING HOME MY 2015 DODGE JOURNEY (WHICH ONLY HAD 2,108 MILES ON IT) DIED WHILE DECELERATING TO TURN INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. PRAISE GOD, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME AND I HAD TO CRANK THE WHEEL TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ALSO DIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIN
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY SPED UP BEFORE THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE W

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 9 crashes

“WHILE DRIVING HOME MY 2015 DODGE JOURNEY (WHICH ONLY HAD 2,108 MILES ON IT) DIED WHILE DECELERATING TO TURN INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. PRAISE GOD, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME AND I HAD TO CRANK THE WHEEL TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ALSO DIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

95 complaints

11%

• DRIVERS SEAT, PASSENGER SEAT PLASTIC AROUND SEAT BELT ON SIDE OF SEAT BREAKS AND SEAT BELT GETS STUCK IN BETWEEN CRACKED AREA. MIDDLE ROW SEATS SIDE PLASTIC PIECE BREAKS ALSO, POPPING OFF EXPOSING METAL SHARP PIECE WHICH CAN CUT YOUR LEG OR HAND OF CLOSE TO THAT PIECE. VEHICLE IS 2015 AND HAS HAD RE
• DRIVERS SEAT, PASSENGER SEAT PLASTIC AROUND SEAT BELT ON SIDE OF SEAT BREAKS AND SEAT BELT GETS STUCK IN BETWEEN CRACKED AREA. MIDDLE ROW SEATS SIDE PLASTIC PIECE BREAKS ALSO, POPPING OFF EXPOSING METAL SHARP PIECE WHICH CAN CUT YOUR LEG OR HAND OF CLOSE TO THAT PIECE. VEHICLE IS 2015 AND HAS HAD RE
• THE PLASTIC AROUND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS HAS BROKEN OFF EXPOSING SHARP METAL, AS WELL AS BINDS THE SEATBELT UP PREVENTING PROPER USE. THE SEATS WERE USED AS THEY SHOULD BE, THE PLASTIC CLIP THAT LOOKS TO HAVE SECURED IT IS TOO FAR TO THE SIDE TO WITHSTAND A DRIVER OR PASSENGER GETTING OUT O

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“DRIVERS SEAT, PASSENGER SEAT PLASTIC AROUND SEAT BELT ON SIDE OF SEAT BREAKS AND SEAT BELT GETS STUCK IN BETWEEN CRACKED AREA. MIDDLE ROW SEATS SIDE PLASTIC PIECE BREAKS ALSO, POPPING OFF EXPOSING METAL SHARP PIECE WHICH CAN CUT YOUR LEG OR HAND OF CLOSE TO THAT PIECE. VEHICLE IS 2015 AND HAS HAD RE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

82 complaints

• WAS DRIVING OUTT OF STATE IN A 5 MONTH OLD VEHICLE. WE THEN STOPPED AT A FOOD PLACE FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES. WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR, BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND WOULD NOT GIVE WAY, DASH LIGHTS LIT UP RUN LIGHT AS WELL BUT VEHICLE DID NOT START. ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH NO
• MY SISTER AND I PURCHASED A DODGE JOURNEY 2015 , WE ONLY HAD IT APPROX 3 WEEKS, BRIEFLY AFTER RETURNING HOME WE FOUND THE CAR ON FIRE WHICH CAUGHT THE CARPORT AND EVENTUALLY THE HOUSE. FIRE INSPECTOR RULED CAR WAS STARTED BY THE VEHICLE. EVERYTHING WAS DESTROYED.
• THIS IS A RENTAL CAR, THEREFORE NOT POSITIVE IF IT'S A 2015 MODEL. WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, I SHIFTED IN MY SEAT AND MY FOOT ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED THE HOOD RELEASE. THE HOOD OPENED WHILE DRIVING, ALTHOUGH NOT COMPLETELY SINCE IT HAS A SECONDARY HOOD LATCH RELEASE. THE HOOD WAS BOUNCING UNTIL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 5 fire reports💥 4 crashes

“WAS DRIVING OUTT OF STATE IN A 5 MONTH OLD VEHICLE. WE THEN STOPPED AT A FOOD PLACE FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES. WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR, BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND WOULD NOT GIVE WAY, DASH LIGHTS LIT UP RUN LIGHT AS WELL BUT VEHICLE DID NOT START. ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH NO ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 864 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS VIOLENTLY SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAIL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: WHILE DRIVING HOME MY 2015 DODGE JOURNEY (WHICH ONLY HAD 2,108 MILES ON IT) DIED WHILE DECELERATING TO TURN INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. PRAISE GOD, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME AND I HAD TO CRANK THE WHEEL TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ALSO DIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: DRIVERS SEAT, PASSENGER SEAT PLASTIC AROUND SEAT BELT ON SIDE OF SEAT BREAKS AND SEAT BELT GETS STUCK IN BETWEEN CRACKED AREA. MIDDLE ROW SEATS SIDE PLASTIC PIECE BREAKS ALSO, POPPING OFF EXPOSING METAL SHARP PIECE WHICH CAN CUT YOUR LEG OR HAND OF CLOSE TO THAT PIECE. VEHICLE IS 2015 AND HAS HAD RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)