The Lemon Index2015 Dodge Journey.
The 2015 Dodge Journey is worse than average by owner complaints: 203 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 193, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Journey year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 553 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Journey year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 26K to 82K miles on the car (326 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 18K–85K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 24K–73K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 15K–66K miles
Recalls 6
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
- airbags 2017
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.
- steering 2016
After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Show all 6 recalls
- stability control 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.
- engine 2015
In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
- equipment 2014
The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placard labels which contain inaccurate seating capacity and occupant/cargo combined weight information.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 223 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- S18 originally published in July
- Customer Satisfaction Notification S18 - Engine Oil Consumption The engine on about 480 of the…
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenVehicle entrapment2024
- ClosedStall from crankshaft\camshaft failure2022–2025
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Journey SUV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Journey SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The abs warning light is illuminated, but there is no trouble codes. There has been a recall alert, about the electronic stability of such I found online.
2015 Dodge Journey owner · NHTSA complaint 11101819
More owner reports
Vehicle stalls after coming to stop and attempting to resume. It starts back up after being put into park and pushing ignition button.
NHTSA complaint 11100356
The vehicle started slowing down and making noises, not shifting, delayed engagement, and before everything happened it didn't show any sign of problem on the board (no check engine) and the car was in motion, on a city street.
NHTSA complaint 11152955
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Dodge Journey reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 193; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Journey year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Journey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (32%), brakes (24%) and electrical (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Journey have?
6 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Dodge Journey get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Journey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 26,800 and 82,200 miles. The middle report was at 56,900 miles, from 326 complaints.
Does the 2015 Dodge Journey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Dodge Journey cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Dodge Journey have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Journey year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works