2015 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,798 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cooling” (19% of reports).
- 135engine complaints
- 56,798median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $970typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%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.
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 25 of 135 complaints (19%)
- Put park: mentioned in 8 of 135 complaints (6%)
- Start button: mentioned in 7 of 135 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2015 Dodge Journey at $970, and half of them between $870 and $4,550.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Dodge Journey engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 8 | 12% | 57,800 |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2018 Journey | 30 | 13% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Journey | 43 | 22% | 48,900 |
| 2016 Journey | 113 | 29% | 64,244 |
| 2015 Journey | 135 | 24% | 56,798 |
| 2014 Journey | 98 | 24% | 55,194 |
| 2013 Journey | 72 | 20% | 82,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 97 | 26% | 89,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 29 | 17% | 89,000 |
| 2010 Journey | 164 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Journey | 149 | 10% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Journey | 2 | 50% | 36,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Risk: If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Car overheared i was checking on regular basis to maybe sure it haf coolant.warning lights didnt come on.temperature gage was normal. Oil hot came o. 2 times with temperature gage just fine .sone who the upper inlet on top radiator hose broke off into the hose . No sign no warning car just kept…
CAN-BUS PCM system
My car is junk. I have actually put tens of thousands of dollars into this car to keep it on the road. I would get rid of it but I owe more than itâs worth. This is insane. I cannot believe that none of the recalls come up on my vin because Iâve had to pay for so many repairs that are on recall…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Dodge Journeys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about engine for the 2015 Dodge Journey (24% 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,798 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
Owners report a typical cost of $970 (half paid between $870 and $4,550), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cooling”, in 25 of 135 complaints, followed by “put park” (8).
Other 2015 Dodge Journey problems
See all 2015 Dodge Journey problems or engine problems across all Journey years.