2015 Dodge Journey seats problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2015 Dodge Journey — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“[XXX]: Driving down a city street, had not braked or slowed down when I heard a loud bang behind me and something hit me in the back of the head. My son was in the car with me and said the headrest had exploded. I had nausea and a headache for a couple of days, which indicates a slight concussion…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
“My daughter sat inside the passenger seat while the car was parked, and the passenger headrest deployed onto the back of her head.”
filed Sep 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Journey | 4 | 4% |
| 2018 Journey | 14 | 6% |
| 2017 Journey | 19 | 10% |
| 2016 Journey | 35 | 9% |
| 2014 Journey | 41 | 10% |
| 2013 Journey | 58 | 17% |
| 2012 Journey | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 Journey | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Journey | 24 | 2% |
| 2009 Journey | 6 | 0% |
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.