10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,548 miles

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2015 Dodge Journey electrical problems

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2015 Dodge Journey Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #89

Nov 062021

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Looking back the issue started about one month prior to warning lights came on when I had to brake quickly, but not really "slamming" on the brakes and they seemed to "lock-up". Luckily I had plenty of room between myself and the car in front of me. It never happened again so I thought it was a fluke. Thirty days or so later, I started the engine and everything was fine but after about 20 feet down the road, the brake, ABS, and traction lights all came on. Went back home, turned off the engine, went inside to ask husband to come look and when he turned engine back on and he tried driving it around the corner but the lights did not come back on. The issue continued with the lights going on and go off, when they are on the cruise control is inoperable. We took it to Autozone to see if we could find out what might be going on and we were told that we would need to take it to a Dodge dealership. It took several weeks for them to fit us in, but when they took in we were told it was an internal short in the ABS module and would need to be replaced. We were also told that it would be 3 months before they could even order it. While we have been waiting to safely use our vehicle I have been researching and found that there is a recall on other 2015 Dodge Journeys (R61) for issue with the ABS module for just the reason we are having to replace ours. In checking our VIN, it states that our vehicle is not covered under the recall, but not only am I questioning that should it be and there might be many other vehicles on the road with the issue and they won't know it until it is too late since ours had a scary event prior to warning lights ever coming on. I also do not think we should have to pay over $1,000 for an issue covered under a recall.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #88

Aug 012021

Journey

  • miles
Traction and abs light constantly on. Code c2200-49 present. Anti-lock brake module internal/internal electronic failure. Not able to use cruise control. Abs not working and no traction stability control due to abs module failure. 70k + miles on vehicle

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

problem #87

Sep 282021

Journey

  • miles
In 2/2021 After having dealership replace thermostat and front brakes/rotors, I got my car back and then the same day the ABS, Traction control and ABS lights were on the dash, so I returned to dealership, resulting in full corrosion on the wiring harness repair from water leakage and anti lock brake module replacement. Now in late Sept (less than 3000 miles later) the ABS, traction control and Service AWD light on the dash AGAIN and dealership said it niw needs ABS sensor replaced, the module had water in the ABS module. This is a safety issue with disables ABS and ESC disabled. This appears to be related to other similar complaints and Chrysler recall R61 for 2015 Dodge Journeys, but not showing up for my VIN.

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

problem #86

Jul 162021

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

when I purchased the car many problems did occur: Car does has A) Gas problem ( like air inside...car stop working etc...) B) Car has new battery ( in my 1st year) but it does not start C) Car computer was wipe it out( Virus ??) D) And the major: Car has HYDROLIC PROBLEM ( Transmission, Power train and Gas issue)

- Newton, MA, USA

problem #85

Dec 012019

Journey

  • miles
Horn and buttons on steering wheel do not work so guessing that the airbag isn-??t going to deploy either.

- North Jackson , OH, USA

problem #84

Jun 032021

Journey

  • miles
NHTSA recall 15V675000 was performed by the Dodge Dealer in 2016. Braking control system failures were recently indicated by dash panel warning lights. Independent mechanic verified water intrusion, corrosion and electrical short circuits. Remedial repairs by independent mechanic did not solve the problem. I contacted Dealer Service who verified the complaint in Jun 2021, but Chrysler corporation declined to cover the costs of the proper repair. I contend their ABS and/or ESC system failures are due to their defective design and that Chrysler is still responsible to restore the vehicle to a safe operating condition.

- Montgomery Village, MD, USA

problem #83

Dec 112020

Journey

  • 54,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car slips or jerks when it shifts into gear, usually when going from first to second. It is an automatic and this happens while it is in motion. There have been multiple mechanics look at and the transmission was rebuilt twice but the problem still persists.

- Woodland, CA, USA

problem #82

Jun 142019

Journey

  • 90,000 miles
Complete power loss while driving the whole transmission had to be replaced. Since that event we had have constant problems with misfires and fuel injectors. Airbag light keeps coming on. Electrical problems.

- Schertz, TX, USA

problem #81

Apr 082021

Journey

  • 143,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the traction control warning light was illuminated and the contact loss control momentarily of the vehicle for a short time. The contact regained control of the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17V432000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

- Ontonagon, MI, USA

problem #80

Feb 152021

Journey

  • miles
There is a recall on 2015 Dodge Journeys for the wiring on the ABS system that causes the wires to get corroded and the ABS not working. I have recently had the issue described in the recall yet my vehicle does not qualify for the recall and my local Dodge repair center want me to pay $1800 to repair something that should be fixed under the recall and now I have a vehicle that I can not drive or I risk having an accident

- Mc Lain, MS, USA

problem #79

Jan 052021

Journey

  • 98,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had not started the vehicle for 1 week. With fob in hand I opened the door. With door open I put my foot on the brake (it did not compress), then pushed the start button. The dash flashed on and off saying fob not detected. Tried pushing fob, tried starting car again. Then a loud clicking began at the front of the vehicle in the motor area. The dash flashing stopped and all screens were black. No power to vehicle at all, door locks did not work. Opened hood to see where clicking was coming from, but could not detect. Tried remote start and traditional start as well. Nothing works. Engine clicking finally stopped after about 10-15 minutes. Car has to be opened with the key and will still not start.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #78

Sep 012020

Journey

  • miles
The vehicle is inoperable because the ABS module and headlamp wiring needs to be replaced. The vehicle only has 13,000 miles but is no longer covered under a warranty. There was a recall for Dodge Journey but this VIN is not covered by the recall. Are there more vehicles that should be added to the recall?

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #77

Dec 102020

Journey

  • 80,096 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 25 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal loss pressure and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,096.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #76

Oct 102020

Journey

  • miles
Steering wheel controls no longer working, horn will not work and air bag light is randomly coming on and off. I believe that the clock spring mechanism is faulty and has caused wiring to become worn do to poor quality of part and installation during manufacturing. This vehicle is not even 5 years old, so problems with major safety components and controls are the direct lack of quality control upon installation. Other recalls related to similar issues and vehicle type are consistent from manufacturer. Do to the over all safety hazard of this fault I would expect the manufacture to help assist in repair to avoid possible injuries and law suits. Thank you for your time and hopefully resolution to a serious issue!

- Petoskey, MI, USA

problem #75

Oct 122020

Journey

  • miles
I was tying to go to lunch at work and my car tried to turn on then went dead. While checking key fob with battery in my hand the entire dashboard started going crazy. Nothing will turn on and now the electical system is just going nuts.

- Boonville, NC, USA

problem #74

Oct 032020

Journey

  • 5 miles
While driving I heard a strange engine noise while accelerating, then the crankshaft, the serpentine belt came off, the steering wheel came rigid or stiff before the battery warning sign goes on with a big oil leak, the car then stopped.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #73

Aug 222020

Journey

  • 74,795 miles
While driving on the express way I changed lanes and suddenly the car jerked and started going faster, the check engine light started beeping, I put my foot on the brake but the car did'nt slow down fast enough, soon as I looked up I crashed on my driver side, no air bags came out...I drove the car hm, the sensor started beeping low key battery..I changed out the key battery and two days later the car start saying no key detected, I then called a locksmith, they had me buy a new key fob to reprogram..it didn't work, there is something very much electrical going on with this vehicle.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #72

Sep 102020

Journey

  • 52,000 miles
Car will stall anywhere and anytime and doesn't give you enough time to pull over. Lose all power to accelerator and steering wheel. Check engine light comes on car will not shut off and will not move. If car is off it won't start often being towed. Camshaft sensor and crankshaft position sensor have been replaced 3 times within a year. Truly a safety hazard especially at highway speeds. The radio and air controls have a mind of their own after you manually shut them off they come back on or start blowing out hot air on legs.

- Jameatown, RI, USA

problem #71

Jul 162020

Journey 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
My wife's car has stalled several times while running in traffic at 55 mph and above. She easily could have been involved in a collision. Car has been to dealer 4 times for repair, but still has same problem. Car has under 60K miles.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #70

May 082020

Journey 6-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
Stopped at red light and when I step on the gas peddle check engine light came on and the car stalled, the dashboard, radio and A/C were still on. Attempted to turn on car and it shake to try to turn off but wouldn't. took it to carmax and car would not recognized car key to turn on. Carmax thought it was the battery and it wasn't that. They said it was the fuel pump, had it replaced but car would start and it turn off less then 5min. Carmax suggested taking to Dodge dealership for engine tare down to find out what is wrong with it. Estimate of cost to repair is $3200-5300. Car is at 77K-78K miles on it. From what I read this is where the car starts to stall upon reaching amount of miles on it.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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