2015 Dodge Journey electrical system problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 Dodge Journey — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the interior of the vehicle was filled with smoke. No warning lights were illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was driven to the rear of a local gas station. The contact noticed the fire…”
filed Feb 25, 2026
“Was driving down freeway when steering wheel got tight and all the lights on dash started to flash and then the car shut off and wouldn't start, had to have it towed to dealership.”
filed Jun 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
LAMP - DOME
106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 17 | 28% |
| 2019 Journey | 22 | 23% |
| 2018 Journey | 71 | 32% |
| 2017 Journey | 59 | 30% |
| 2016 Journey | 84 | 22% |
| 2014 Journey | 104 | 25% |
| 2013 Journey | 73 | 21% |
| 2012 Journey | 115 | 31% |
| 2011 Journey | 43 | 25% |
| 2010 Journey | 599 | 61% |
| 2009 Journey | 767 | 54% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.