10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,894 miles

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2015 Dodge Journey Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #82

Jul 032023

Journey

  • miles

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

Our anti-lock brake system is failing Code C2200-49

- Labelle, FL, USA

problem #81

Apr 022023

Journey

  • miles
Inside the wire in trunk hatch may cause brake lights to stop working and reverse light and rearview camera and-unlock button on trunk The wires become brittle overtime from opening and closing the hatch

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #80

Mar 062023

Journey

  • miles
The ABS system got wet and shorted out the electrical system. It seems it may have been a recall earlier that was done but obviously it has failed again. Was driving and all lights and beepers went off. My abscandvtraction control and brake sensor and cruise control and park assist and engine and brake lights are all on and it now won-??t start easy. It-??s a mess and at the dealer who says they won-??t help fix

- Wales, ME, USA

problem #79

Jul 172022

Journey

  • miles

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

The Anti-Locking Braking System, Electronic Stability Control & Braking warning lights stay on all the time. I have absolutely no traction at anytime. The worse incident occurred when I was headed down a mountain and it had just started to rain. I could not slow the car down. I started at 35 MPH at the top of the mountain and was at 60 MPH by time I got at the bottom of it. Every time I barely touched the brakes the car started fishtailing. I notice the no traction mainly when there are wet roads. I can tell I have not traction at times even on dry roads but lots worse when they are wet. I have noticed in many searches that the ABS/ESC being disabled is a common recall for the 2015 Dodge Journey; however, when I enter my VIN number to my car it states it is not included in this recall. I would like to know how recalls work and why my car would not be included. I have been watchin recalls hoping that my car would be included because I am still making payments on this vehicle and do not have money to fix this issue. This is my main means of travel and I am extremely nervous driving with no traction. I'm considering getting rid of this vehicle because I do not feel it is safe to drive.

- Laceys Spring, AL, USA

problem #78

Oct 172022

Journey

  • miles
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) is not functioning and warning lights are on. I understand there is a recall on Dodge/Journey 2012-2015 for ABS control module: Safety Recall R61/NHTSA 15V-675. I took it to the Dodge dealership for repair, but they declined as my car, based on the vin number, is not covered under this recall. They said only specific vin numbers are recalled and mine is not one of them. Since my Dodge falls under the 2012-2015 general recalI and I have a faulty ABS module, may I get approval to be included under that recall, as this is a safety issue? I talked with the FCA and they suggested I address this issue to you. Thanks.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #77

Jul 262022

Journey

  • miles
Vehicle would not start and the engine light was on. Upon inspection at dealer, the ABS module was offline due to water intrusion into the connector which caused corrosion on both abs module and wiring harness connector. There is a recall for this issue on about 276,000 Dodge Journeys. We were denied compensation since our vin was not on recall list. We were required to pay $3982.69 to fix what should have been covered under the recall.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

problem #76

Nov 062021

Journey

  • miles

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

Looking back the issue started about one month prior to warning lights came on when I had to brake quickly, but not really "slamming" on the brakes and they seemed to "lock-up". Luckily I had plenty of room between myself and the car in front of me. It never happened again so I thought it was a fluke. Thirty days or so later, I started the engine and everything was fine but after about 20 feet down the road, the brake, ABS, and traction lights all came on. Went back home, turned off the engine, went inside to ask husband to come look and when he turned engine back on and he tried driving it around the corner but the lights did not come back on. The issue continued with the lights going on and go off, when they are on the cruise control is inoperable. We took it to Autozone to see if we could find out what might be going on and we were told that we would need to take it to a Dodge dealership. It took several weeks for them to fit us in, but when they took in we were told it was an internal short in the ABS module and would need to be replaced. We were also told that it would be 3 months before they could even order it. While we have been waiting to safely use our vehicle I have been researching and found that there is a recall on other 2015 Dodge Journeys (R61) for issue with the ABS module for just the reason we are having to replace ours. In checking our VIN, it states that our vehicle is not covered under the recall, but not only am I questioning that should it be and there might be many other vehicles on the road with the issue and they won't know it until it is too late since ours had a scary event prior to warning lights ever coming on. I also do not think we should have to pay over $1,000 for an issue covered under a recall.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #75

Dec 042021

Journey

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owned a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle wheels inadvertently locked. The contact daughter depressed the brake and the vehicle slid in the neighbor's yard and crashed into a tree. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter sustained whiplash, upper chest pain, upper back pain and neck pain. The contact transported her daughter to the hospital, where it was diagnosed that she had sustained soft tissue injuries and muscle strain. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The contact did not have the VIN.

- Oskaloosa, IA, USA

problem #74

Aug 012021

Journey

  • miles
Traction and abs light constantly on. Code c2200-49 present. Anti-lock brake module internal/internal electronic failure. Not able to use cruise control. Abs not working and no traction stability control due to abs module failure. 70k + miles on vehicle

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

problem #73

Oct 062021

Journey

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving in torrential rain, the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable. The local dealer was contacted however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #72

Sep 282021

Journey

  • miles

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

In 2/2021 After having dealership replace thermostat and front brakes/rotors, I got my car back and then the same day the ABS, Traction control and ABS lights were on the dash, so I returned to dealership, resulting in full corrosion on the wiring harness repair from water leakage and anti lock brake module replacement. Now in late Sept (less than 3000 miles later) the ABS, traction control and Service AWD light on the dash AGAIN and dealership said it niw needs ABS sensor replaced, the module had water in the ABS module. This is a safety issue with disables ABS and ESC disabled. This appears to be related to other similar complaints and Chrysler recall R61 for 2015 Dodge Journeys, but not showing up for my VIN.

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

problem #71

Aug 262021

Journey

  • miles
While driving the steering wheel locked up and the brakes stopped working, the engine was still running. Breaks were extremely hard to press and was not able to turn the steering wheel at all. Was able to coast to a stop and place the car in park. Once I stopped I placed the car in park, turned off the car and restarted it and worked fine.

- Haslet Tx, TX, USA

problem #70

Jul 132021

Journey 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle loss power. The instrument cluster warning indicators were illuminated. The steering wheel locked up and the brake pedal was hard to depress. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Consumer has stated incident has happened twice.

- Hebron, MD, USA

problem #69

Jun 032021

Journey

  • miles
NHTSA recall 15V675000 was performed by the Dodge Dealer in 2016. Braking control system failures were recently indicated by dash panel warning lights. Independent mechanic verified water intrusion, corrosion and electrical short circuits. Remedial repairs by independent mechanic did not solve the problem. I contacted Dealer Service who verified the complaint in Jun 2021, but Chrysler corporation declined to cover the costs of the proper repair. I contend their ABS and/or ESC system failures are due to their defective design and that Chrysler is still responsible to restore the vehicle to a safe operating condition.

- Montgomery Village, MD, USA

problem #68

May 092021

Journey

  • miles
When the car is in cruise control it will not stop when breaks are being hit it cause the car to go off the road and almost kill and the wheel knocked

- Mount Gilead, NC, USA

problem #67

Jan 192021

Journey

  • 107,747 miles
While driving my ABS/AWD light continues to come on. I checked to see if there is a recall for the ABS and it shows but does not come up with my VIN. The light comes on and then there is a kick and dragging sound coming from the vehicle so I stop, put it in park and try to proceed again. I don't feel safe. I recently purchased the vehicle and nothing was mentioned about the ABS. This happens whether I am in my driveway or in the parking lot a work.

- Crystal Springs, MS, USA

problem #66

Sep 012020

Journey

  • miles
The vehicle is inoperable because the ABS module and headlamp wiring needs to be replaced. The vehicle only has 13,000 miles but is no longer covered under a warranty. There was a recall for Dodge Journey but this VIN is not covered by the recall. Are there more vehicles that should be added to the recall?

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #65

Dec 102020

Journey

  • 80,096 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 25 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal loss pressure and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,096.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #64

Sep 282020

Journey

  • 72,098 miles
While driving the vehicle in a wet parking lot the ABS light and stability light came on and remained on. This has also affected the cruise control as well. There was a recall on Dodge Journeys from 2012-2015 for the same issue VIN may need included in the recall.

- Glenville, WV, USA

problem #63

Aug 062020

Journey

  • 32 miles
Traction control warning light, ABS warning light, service AWD message came on while driving 45mph. A grinding/growling noise was present when slowing and coming to a stop for a signal light. All three warning lights remainder on while driving, with grinding/growling noise continued upon breaking till I reached my destination. I drove 32 miles from home to work. I was driving on country and city streets, a clear day with dry streets.06 Aug 2020 the vehicle had been take to a licensed Dodge dearlership ~ carlin Dodge, Colorado springs co in July 2020 for the same issues. The wiring sleves were replaced and two recall issues taken care of, they stated there were no other issues found on the vehicle. In doing research there was a recall R62 dtc C2200-48 concerning the traction control/ ABS warning lights is the issue we are having with the vehicle related to this recall issue"?"

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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