2015 Dodge Journey
Common Problems
Ranked from 262 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
20 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Brake Failure During Operation
59complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake pedal does not respond or travels to the floorboard when depressed, causing the vehicle to fail to stop.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Headrest deployment without cause
58complaintsSafety riskOtherThe passenger and driver-side headrests deploy unexpectedly while the vehicle is stationary or in motion.
Related recall: 14V711000
- 3
Passenger headrest deploys spontaneously while stationary
53complaintsSafety riskOtherThe passenger headrest deploys unexpectedly when the car is parked, posing a risk of injury.
Related recall: 14V711000
- 4
Engine misfires and check engine light on
43complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates, indicating potential issues with the fuel system or ignition.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V431000
- 5
Airbag deployment without impact
42complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbags deploy without any impact or movement, posing a risk of injury in a real collision.
Related recall: 18V332000
- 6
Headrest breaking or failing to lock in place
35complaintsSafety riskOtherThe headrest breaks or fails to lock in place, potentially causing injury in a collision.
Related recall: 14V711000
- 7
Engine stalling or power loss during acceleration
25complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or loses power during acceleration, causing potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V431000
- 8
ABS and traction control system failures
13complaintsSafety riskOtherThe anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction control system fail, causing the dashboard lights to illuminate.
Related recall: 14V711000
- 9
Transmission shifting issues
12complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts inconsistently, causing jolts and stalls during gear changes, especially between gears.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Brake System Failure
5complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) warning lights illuminate, indicating brake system failure.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Electrical system failures affecting vehicle operation
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing the dashboard lights to malfunction and the vehicle to operate erratically.
Related recall: 18V332000
- 12
Electrical System Issues
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalVarious electrical system failures, including dashboard lights malfunctioning, air conditioning issues, and electrical components failing.
Related recall: 18V332000
- 13
Engine Misfire and Unexplained Fault Codes
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and shows no warning lights, leading to unexplained fault codes and performance issues.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V431000
- 14
Airbag system malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe airbag system does not deploy correctly or stays on, indicating potential safety risks during a collision.
Related recall: 18V332000
- 15
Severe Electrical Harness Issues
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical harness experiences severe damage, leading to multiple failures including brake lights and tail lights.
Related recall: 18V332000
- 16
Stalling and engine light issues
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls and the check engine light comes on, indicating potential issues with the fuel or emission systems.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V431000
- 17
Steering System Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering locks up or becomes unresponsive, making it difficult to steer and park the vehicle safely.
Related recall: 16V273000
- 18
Vehicle Shutdown During Driving
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving, losing power and control, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 14V711000
- 19
Battery Failure and Repeated Replacement
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe car battery repeatedly fails and requires replacement within a short period.
Related recall: 18V332000
- 20
Steering wheel vibration
2complaintsLow severitySteeringThe steering wheel vibrates at higher speeds, affecting the driving experience but not posing an immediate safety risk.
Related recall: 16V273000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.