8.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
20,650 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace crankshaft position sensor (2 reports)
2015 Dodge Journey engine problems

engine problem

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2015 Dodge Journey Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 032017

Journey Crossroad 2.4L

  • CVT transmission
  • 19,600 miles

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

Journey has been nothing but significant issues since we brought it brand new. Most notable problems in the past year include: June 2017: Ignition failure, total component replacement; July 2017, September 2017; July 2018: Camshaft position sensor failure resulting in engine stall, full electrical system failure and total vehicle shutdown at highway speeds; Beginning July 2017 intermittently and ongoing issue: unresponsive transmission resulting in delayed or not changing of gears, elevated rpm readings while mph stays stuck (i.e. 4500+ rpms but vehicle will not accelerate past 40mph), extremely deceased average miles per gallon with no significant change to driving habits or miles driven (i.e. previous average appox 19.9 mpg, current read 13.2 with); Vehicle out of service 55 days for repairs in the last calendar year

- Alisha W., Las Vegas, NV, US

problem #3

Oct 092017

Journey R/T 3.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,500 miles

The problem was the engine stalling while driving. Lost the ability to steer and brake.

I had this problem happen to my 18yr old daughter on October 9th 2017. I called the dealer on October 10th where we purchased it to explain what was going on. They got it in that morning and drove it for about 30 miles and could not recreate the problem. They said the car did not give them any codes to tell them what the issue was so they could not do anything because they did not know what to replace.

I am not sure if there is a relevance to the problem but a week before this happened my keyfob would not work at all. The car would say key not detected. I had to press the keyfob into the button to get the car started. Once I got home, which is 15 miles away, I noticed the TPM sensors were only reading 1 tire pressure. The others were reading "---". The keyfob battery's were replaced on both keyfobs to make sure that was not the issue but it didn't help. I disconnected the battery to reset the computer and the keyfobs started to work correctly. I drove the car a few miles and the TPM sensors started to read. Again I am not sure if this is related but thought I should point it out.

This is a dangerous problem and could end up very bad with not being able to steer or brake because you loose all power.

- Christopher R., Norwalk, US

problem #2

Mar 022017

Journey ES 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

This could have caused serious injury or death. Dodge should feel ashamed at this vehicle. It's so unsafe. I was driving to work one morning. Had just turned right and was heading up a very slight incline, I accelerated and the car completely died. Traffic was coming at me fast and I thought I was going to get rear-ended. As quick as the engine died, it sparked back up and after a few jerking motions I was able to get moving again. A few miles up the road it did it to me again getting on the freeway. The technician that test drove my vehicle said it happened to him going 80 MPH on the freeway. Luckily no one was hurt. I've had the car fixed now for a few weeks and it has not happened again. I do have many other issues with the car though. That is a different story.

- madinaz, San Tan Valley, US

problem #1

Jul 302016

Journey V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,399 miles

Driving on a major highway when all of a sudden I noticed my speed dropping. I pushed on the gas but got no response. Then traffic began to stop BUT I COULDNT! My brakes did not work!!! I put my hazzard lights on and began to drift across 3 lanes of traffic because THE STEERING ALSO DIDN'T WORK!!!! I almost caused several accidents as I was unable to control my vehicle. I made it to the emergency lane and pushed the emergency break coming to a joilting stop. Once I caught my breath and stopped shaking, I was able to restart the vehicle, exited the highway and crept across town back to the dealer where I had just left getting my oil changed prior to this incident. They checked out the vehicle but found no bad codes ir any other issue so there is no fix. This is my 3rd Journey (2010, 2011, 2015) and I believe this is an accident waiting to happen. I had no issues with the prior two years.

- Carole C., District Heights, MD, US

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