2015 Dodge Journey power train problems
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Dodge Journey — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal whining sound was heard coming from under the vehicle, and the Tachometer would abnormally rise while depressing the accelerator pedal. An unknown warning light illuminated. In…”
filed May 29, 2026
“I was driving down the freeway and my transmission started slipping and eventually lost power, had to pull over on a 80mph freeway with my 4 kids in the car after turning on my hazard lights and wait for my husband to come get us (1 hour, due to how remote We are) he was able to limp the car home…”
filed Nov 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Journey | 6 | 6% |
| 2018 Journey | 18 | 8% |
| 2017 Journey | 31 | 16% |
| 2016 Journey | 86 | 22% |
| 2014 Journey | 35 | 9% |
| 2013 Journey | 29 | 8% |
| 2012 Journey | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 Journey | 20 | 12% |
| 2010 Journey | 48 | 5% |
| 2009 Journey | 104 | 7% |
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.