Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Dodge Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Dodge Journey has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 554 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V432000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V273000 Power Steering Return Hose may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V675000 Water May Enter the ABS Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V431000 Engine Cover may Contact Exhaust Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V711000 Incorrect Label Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 135 complaints
- Electrical System 118 complaints
- Service Brakes 94 complaints
- Seats 90 complaints
- Unknown or Other 80 complaints
- Power Train 77 complaints
Of the 554 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 554 complaints, owners report 47 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Dodge Journey has multiple recalls, notably for engine, electrical, and airbag systems. Owner complaints align with these issues, indicating frequent failures. This suggests reliability concerns and possible high ownership costs, contributing to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Battery check
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected engine noises
- Poor electrical system responsiveness
- Braking issues or noises
- Unexpected airbag light activation
- Power steering difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.