2015 Dodge Journey Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags deploy” (13% of reports).
- 68air bags complaints
- 54,750median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 18mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags deploy: mentioned in 9 of 68 complaints (13%)
- Side headrest: mentioned in 8 of 68 complaints (12%)
- Medical attention: mentioned in 7 of 68 complaints (10%)
- Head rest: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 18 an injury.
Dodge Journey air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 2 | 3% | 9,600 |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2018 Journey | 12 | 5% | 31,322 |
| 2017 Journey | 30 | 15% | 38,500 |
| 2016 Journey | 26 | 7% | 69,500 |
| 2015 Journey | 68 | 12% | 54,750 |
| 2014 Journey | 46 | 11% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Journey | 44 | 12% | 85,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 29 | 8% | 74,306 |
| 2011 Journey | 14 | 8% | 98,246 |
| 2010 Journey | 89 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 2009 Journey | 269 | 19% | 101,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1.) Air bags failed to deploy going 35mph during a car accident. Yes, this is available for inspection. 2.) Given the lack of air bag deployment, all of the passengers are suffering from injuries that would have been less severe. 3.) The vehicle is in a safe location until I am able to find…
The airbag and seatbelt restraint systems are non-functional. The airbag warning light and seatbelt warning light are illuminated. The vehicle was sold to me by a licensed dealership, and after purchase I discovered evidence of prior crash damage that was not disclosed. Due to the disabled airbag…
On Jun 26, 2025 I was driving down a residential street when I heard a loud bang - it sounded like something hit my car. I stopped, got out and looked all over the outside of my car but found nothing wrong. As I re-entered the drivers side of the car, I saw the passenger side headrest...it had…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Dodge Journeys have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about air bags for the 2015 Dodge Journey (12% of the 553 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Dodge Journey air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags deploy”, in 9 of 68 complaints, followed by “side headrest” (8).
Other 2015 Dodge Journey problems
See all 2015 Dodge Journey problems or air bags problems across all Journey years.