With 5 recalls and 545 complaints, the 2015 Dodge Journey rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

545

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V4320002017-07-07

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.

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

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16V2730002016-06-05

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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.

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V4310002015-07-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

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15V6750002015-19-10

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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.

If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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14V7110002014-07-11

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Dodge Journey's biggest weak point? SEATS. It leads 545 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Seats74

02Engine60

03Air Bags43

04Power Train34

05Unknown Or Other34

545 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Journey Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

16-19city

24-25hwy

$2,100-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2015 Dodge Journey ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Journey FWD - Automatic 4-spd

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Journey AWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Journey FWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Dodge Journey

37States

30%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

10811%

TXTexas

9710%

MIMichigan

798%

ILIllinois

606%

AZArizona

475%

PAPennsylvania

434%

OHOhio

384%

INIndiana

344%

NCNorth Carolina

303%

CACalifornia

283%

GAGeorgia

273%

DCWashington DC

253%

MOMissouri

253%

DEDelaware

243%

MN21

WA21

TNTennessee

192%

UTUtah

182%

OKOklahoma

172%

WI16

MD14

VA14

OR13

NV12

NE11

IA9

NJ9

NM9

CO9

KY9

NY9

NH7

ID6

AL6

SC6

WY5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

Buying a 2015 Dodge Journey?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Journey a good car to buy?

The 2015 Dodge Journey has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is seats, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Dodge Journey?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2015 Dodge Journey. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Dodge Journey?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $263 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2015 Dodge Journey?

SEATS is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Dodge Journey, based on 545 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.