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2015 Dodge Journey reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Dodge Journey has 553 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 44 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Journey years here — over the median of the other years, which is 20. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Wiring, Frontal, and Hoses and connections.

2012 Dodge Journey
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Complaints

553

Per year

44

Recalls

6

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (135 of 553), then Electrical system (118) and Service brakes (94). Those filings include 30 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 36 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Journey has 415 complaints, 49 per year, and the 2016 has 386 complaints, 27 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Dodge Journey. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000
Summary 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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Recall air bags, frontal 2017-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 17V432000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Recall steering, hydraulic power assist, hoses and connections 2016-05-06 · NHTSA campaign 16V273000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2015-10-19 · NHTSA campaign 15V675000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
Recall Engine 2015-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 15V431000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
Recall Labels 2014-11-07 · NHTSA campaign 14V711000
Summary 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."
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P70.

Complaints by component (553 total)

Engine
135
Electrical system
118
Service brakes
94
Seats
89
Powertrain
77
Air bags
68
Electronic stability control (ESC)
51
Steering
39
Speed control
32
Fuel and propulsion system
19
Structure
10
Hydraulic brakes
9
Wheels
7
Seat belts
6
Suspension
6
Exterior lighting
5
Forward collision avoidance
5
Visibility and wipers
4
Air brakes
3
Engine and engine cooling
3
Traction control
3
Tires
2
Back-over prevention
1
Child seat
1
Parking brake
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

30

Fire-flagged

9

Injury reports

36

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-28
  • "see attached documetn"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-19
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-15
  • "The review camera stopped working in the early Summer 2026. Sporadically, the image would display and then cut out to a blank/black screen. The warning beeps also we're not working all the time. No warning messages…"
    Electrical system, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-14
  • "ABS module was recalled and replaced. The replaced piece is now not working and needs replaced. Every place says part is on backorder. Its a safety issue to continue driving my car"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-08-07

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Journey all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $3400
Journey front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 4-speed Front-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100
Journey front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

JC generation, 2012–2020
Body styles Crossover
Oil 5W-20 (2.4L four-cylinder; 3.6L V6 uses 5W-20 in US service) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/65R17 (most trims)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-396 covers certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles: when reverse gear is selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds, so the vehicles fail to meet FMVSS 111 rear visibility timing. Dealers update the radio software. Recall 18V-332 covers certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger, and Durango vehicles and other FCA products: wiring may chafe and cause a short, increasing fire risk; dealers inspect and repair wiring and add protective covering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Journey reliable?

The 2015 Dodge Journey has 553 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 44 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Journey years here — over the median of the other years, which is 20. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Wiring, Frontal, and Hoses and connections.

What are common problems with a 2015 Dodge Journey?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (135 of 553), then Electrical system (118) and Service brakes (94). Those filings include 30 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 36 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Dodge Journey more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Journey has 415 complaints, 49 per year, and the 2016 has 386 complaints, 27 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Dodge Journey been recalled?

The 2015 Dodge Journey has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Dodge Journey?

Owners have filed 553 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Journey with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Dodge Journey get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Dodge Journey is 19.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What year did Dodge stop selling the Journey in the US?

US sales ended after the 2020 model year.

What engine oil does a Dodge Journey use?

5W-20 (2.4L four-cylinder; 3.6L V6 uses 5W-20 in US service)

What does NHTSA recall 18V-396 cover on the Dodge Journey?

Recall 18V-396 covers certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles: when reverse gear is selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds, so the vehicles fail to meet FMVSS 111 rear visibility timing.