2015 Dodge Journey Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “control service brakes” (39% of reports).
- 51electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- 45,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Control service brakes: mentioned in 20 of 51 complaints (39%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Dodge Journey electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Journey | 1 | 1% | 1,750 |
| 2018 Journey | 2 | 1% | 4,323 |
| 2017 Journey | 3 | 2% | 5,000 |
| 2016 Journey | 18 | 5% | 49,642 |
| 2015 Journey | 51 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2014 Journey | 41 | 10% | 46,000 |
| 2013 Journey | 44 | 12% | 61,627 |
| 2012 Journey | 44 | 12% | 99,892 |
| 2011 Journey | 7 | 4% | 69,656 |
| 2010 Journey | 40 | 4% | 90,015 |
| 2009 Journey | 23 | 2% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Journey | 1 | 25% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 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.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the stability-track, check brakes, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS module needed to be…
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH on wet roads, the vehicle pulled to the right while depressing the brake pedal. The ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was…
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the abs warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the driverâs side seat would independently raise up, lower down, or move backward while driving. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Dodge Journeys have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the 2015 Dodge Journey (9% 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 electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electronic stability control (esc). Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “control service brakes”, in 20 of 51 complaints, followed by “chrysler jeep” (5).
Other 2015 Dodge Journey problems
- Engine problems (135)
- Electrical System problems (118)
- Service Brakes problems (94)
- Seats problems (89)
- Power Train problems (77)
- Air Bags problems (68)
See all 2015 Dodge Journey problems or electronic stability control (esc) problems across all Journey years.