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2015 Dodge Journey

What 2015 Dodge Journey owners report most

Engine and electrical system faults are the most frequently reported issues, with owners describing warning lights, violent shaking, and difficulty shifting gears. Brake-related complaints include sudden vehicle stalls at low speed, and seat component failures involve cracking plastic that traps seat belts or exposes sharp metal edges. Fires and crashes appear across multiple complaint categories, indicating some incidents escalated beyond warning lights alone.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 24%
Owners report the check engine warning light illuminating alongside violent vehicle shaking, prompting dealer visits for diagnosis. · 1 fire · 3 crash · 2 injured
Electrical System safety 21%
Owners report the service engine and traction control warning lights flashing simultaneously with difficulty shifting the gear selector out of drive. · 5 fire · 3 crash · 2 injured
Service Brakes safety 19%
Owners report the vehicle dying suddenly while decelerating at low speed, requiring the driver to steer off the road to stop safely. · 9 crash · 11 injured
Seats safety 16%
Owners report plastic trim around seat belt anchors cracking and breaking, causing seat belts to become trapped in the cracked material and exposing sharp metal edges on middle-row seats. · 1 fire · 1 crash · 14 injured
Power Train safety 14%
77 reports (14%) · 2 crash · 2 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 548 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.