Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Dodge Journey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH on wet roads, the vehicle pulled to the right while depressing the brake pedal. The ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS had failed. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were on backorder until April or longer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and stated that the parts were on backorder. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the abs warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the driver's side seat would independently raise up, lower down, or move backward while driving. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact replaced the brakes, the tires, and the throttle body, however, the failure recurred. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the stability-track, check brakes, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was 103,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed when applied and the emergency brake indicator illuminated. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The contact was diagnosed with sprains to the right shoulder and knee along with injuries to the lower back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the insurance investigators and then to the body shop. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes). The vehicle was not destroyed according to the insurance investigator. The failure mileage was approximately 85,500.
I was hit from behind while stopped at a red light by a drunk driver who was going 30-40mph and my car is very damaged. My main concern was my airbags didn't deploy. I was hit from behind slammed into the steerwheel and hit the truck in from of me and still no airbags deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. While driving approximately 25 MPH on wet pavement, all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated and the brakes locked. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the anti-lock brake system module and hydraulic control assembly were damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was towed to dave dennis Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep (4232 colonel glenn hwy, dayton, oh 45431) where it was determined that water entered the anti-lock brake system and shorted the ABS module and hydraulic control assembly, which needed replacement. The contact also received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. While the vehicle was stationary, the ABS failed. While driving 55 MPH during a rainstorm, the ABS and traction control warning indicators illuminated. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, there was a spring-like malfunction that occurred and the vehicle was difficult to stop. In addition, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop when the brakes were applied. Peacock Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram runswick (5400 altama avenue, brunswick, georgia 31525, [phone]) was made aware of the failure and replaced the ABS sensor. The failure recurred. Upon the second occurrence of the failure, while the vehicle was stationary, the contact entered the vehicle and the ABS and traction control warning indicators illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 14,000.
I purchased my vehicle in November 2015, just two weeks ago while stopped at a light my vehicle just turned off . When trying to restart my vehicle jolted then turned on, I took to the dealership they stated all it needed was a software update and it would fix it and that it would never happen again. While 4 days later it happened again this time the vehicle was in motion we were turning a corner and bam the car turns off again almost getting slammed by another vehicle. I had to help my.husband pull the wheel to turn, the steering wheel locked braked didn't work or accelerator. I opened a case with Chrysler and they say they can't do anything for me. I really need help.with this some please help this is a unsafe vehicle
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. While driving 40 MPH, the rear of the vehicle shifted to the left and the check engine, brake, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to five star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram macon (3068 riverside rd, macon, ga 31210, [phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 52,244.
I have recieved 3 recalls and all of them the manufacturer just says to contact dealer for vehicle inspection and part repair. Its been 3 mos and poway Dodge dealer said to wait till I got another recall notice that parts have been distributed. I am wondering if I need to have the accident before the company accepts responsability for repairs or worst deaths in my family. I have a two year old and an 8 year old to protect mr. Ceo/vp. First it was the breaks, then seat belt, now navigation system. I also have not been able to use one of the air condition vents in front seat cause its never circulated since I bought it. Was my car made on a Friday before happy hour?
Related recalls
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary.
Traction Control complaints in other Journey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2015 Dodge Journey?
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2015 Dodge Journey, 10% of the model year's 554 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Dodge Journey traction control problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-675 (electronic stability control (esc), Oct 19, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Journey traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to stability & traction control problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.