First generation (JC/JS)
2015 Dodge Journey
The most reported problem on the 2015 Dodge Journey is brake wear, with 105 complaints, usually around 52,000 miles.
- 552owner complaints
- 6recalls
- 30involved a crash
- 60,000median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Journey doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.
Is the 2015 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2015 Dodge Journey has 552 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.8 times the median of 314 for 2015 SUVs on this site. Of the 7 Journey model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Brake wear has 105 complaints and seat belt has 93, out of 552 in all. A quarter of the 61 owners who gave a mileage for brake wear saw it by about 21,000 miles, and half by about 52,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 54 of the 552 complaints (10%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 30 reports mention a crash, 9 mention a fire and 47 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 18 of 30, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Stalling has a recall on the same system (15V-431). Brake wear and seat belt have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 85 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 22. So far in 2026, 13 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 105 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
552 complaints is 2.0 times the median 2015 model on this site and 1.8 times the median 2015 SUV. Among the 6 Journey model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2015 Dodge Journey
Dodge filed 223 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Dodge Journey. 23 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Seat belt or seat problems 1 bulletin · 93 complaints
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X84 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 41 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Evaporative Purge System Parts MIL On ? P0456: If fault code P0456 is active, contact Manuel Gandara on cell: (248) 622-8109 before performing repair service. If you do not receive a response within 15 minutes, please continue with the normal repair procedure.
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Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
2.0L Or 2.4L Long Block Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the long block due to incorrect machining operation on the cylinder head. The customer may describe the engine is consuming oil.
Battery dies or the car will not start 1 bulletin · 29 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 11 bulletins · 24 complaints
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
Flash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the IPC with the latest available software.
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Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue 1: Hand Free Module inoperative, can't pair phone: - Do not replace the radio for phone issues.
The radio navigation system on about 30,300 of the above vehicles may experience a condition which permanently renders the navigation features not functional as a result of memory corruption.
Reprogram Radio Control Head The radio navigation system on about 30,300 of the above vehicles may experience a condition which permanently renders the navigation features not functional as a result of memory corruption.
The radio navigation system on about 30,300 vehicles may experience a condition which permanently renders the navigation features not functional as a result of memory corruption. The radio navigation will be checked for functionality.
Part Description: Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue Description: Issue 1; Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The ICS is a separate module from the radio.
Flash: RE2 RE3 RE4 RE6 RE7 RB4 RB5 RB6 RB4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio control head software and navigation if equipped.
Part Description: Continental RHA/REB CTP 4.3" Issue Description: Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The RHA/REB radios have a seperate display called the integrated Center Stack (ICS) provided by ...
CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING SCREEN LOCK UP ON NAVIGATION OR DISPLAY BLANK, RADIO WILL RESET, INTERMITTENTLY, NOT ABLE TO DIAL PHONE FROM RADIO BUT CAN DIAL PHONE, TRANSLATION FOR ASIAN LANGUAGE ADDED, AFTER DISCONNECTION PHONE, FAILS TO CONNECT PHONE, ...
RE9 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio and navigation software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank (Software has been ...
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 2 bulletins · 19 complaints
Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a harsh 3-1 downshift.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 1 bulletin · 17 complaints
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 1 bulletin · 11 complaints
Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please verify that there is no blockage in front of the sensor.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 2 bulletins · 9 complaints
Wheel Assy - steel When servicing a JOURNEY (JC) vehicle with steel wheels (WFU code) with or without a shake or vibration complaint; please review the 4 wheel assemblies in order to detect any witness mark of a missing/misplaced wheel weight.
Flash: Service Tire Pressure System Message This bulletin involves updating the Tire Pressure Module (TPM) software and performing a Misc-function routine. The customer may notice a message ?Service Tire Pressure System? displayed on the cluster.
Complaints filed by year
85 complaints came in 2020. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Vehicle entrapment. Open.
NHTSA summary
Stall from crankshaft\camshaft failure. Closed jun 16, 2025.
NHTSA summary
Active head rest inadvertent deployment. Closed feb 25, 2026.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2015 Dodge Journey
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
All 6 recalls on the 2015 Dodge Journey, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
Brake wear, with 105 of the 552 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 52,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Journey problems start?
Of the 326 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 30,000 miles and half by about 60,000.
How many 2015 Dodge Journey complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
54 of them (10%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
No recall on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.