2015 Dodge Journey · symptom sheet

Airbag warning light or recall

68owner reports
57,000median miles
$1,000median quote
18involved a crash

Newest report Jan 10, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

68 of the 552 complaints on this car describe airbag.

Tick what matches of 68 reports

the airbag light stays on

passenger seat sensor

the airbag did not deploy in a crash

airbag deployed with no crash

the recall part is not available

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the occupant sensor (13 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the airbags covers the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

17V-432Jul 7, 2017

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
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.

NHTSA investigations into the airbags on the Journey

RQ14-002opened Jun 16, 2014

Airbags · model years 2008 to 2010

Air bag non-deployment/engine stall. Closed mar 2, 2015, led to recall 14V-373.

NHTSA summary

In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conduc

None of these investigations covers the 2015 model year.

What owners paid

5 of the 68 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $600 to $8,000.

$600$1,000$8,000

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 35,000 and 85,500 miles, from the 41 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Air bag light comes on and stays on sometimes for days. Air bag light may come on going down a gravel road with a lot of ruts and if I make a sharp left or right turn it will come on.”
Filed Sep 9, 2024

“Hi I owned JOURNEY 2015 since 2 years all of sudden I noticed some fluids red colour under the HOOD leaking drastically so I parked the vehicle at my Driveway I came to know from my neighbours that they have a recall on there JOURNEY 2014 v4”
Filed Apr 22, 2024

“Airbag light comes on and won't go off. Thereâs not a reason to or it to be on such as impact.”
Filed Apr 12, 2024

“Driver side headrest has deployed, and there was no warning or notification prior to this happening. I should not have to pay hundreds of dollars on a replacement if clips or what may it be to hold device together are faulty. 1st vehicle with this problem, and now my 2nd Jeep Compass has this issue as well. No accidents, just deployed.”
Filed Feb 22, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 18 of 68 reports involved a crash and 29 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.