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2015 DODGE Journey

6 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #16V273000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The power steering system in your Dodge Journey uses a hose to help you steer easily. This hose is like a flexible tube that connects the power steering pump to the steering gear. In some 2009-2016 models, this hose can burst when it's exposed to cold temperatures.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering hose ruptures, you'll lose power steering assist while driving, especially at low speeds. This means it'll be harder to steer, and you may need to use more force, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty hose, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler with new ones – all for free. You'll need to schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
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Critical #15V431000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The engine cover in your Dodge Journey is a metal shield that protects your engine from heat. In some 2011-2015 models, this cover could come loose and touch the exhaust pipe, which carries hot exhaust gases.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine cover touches the hot exhaust pipe, it could cause a fire in or around your engine. This could lead to serious damage to your vehicle and potentially put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealership will reinforce the engine cover's mounting system to prevent it from coming loose, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
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High Priority #17V432000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The air bag wiring harness in your Dodge Journey is a critical cable that helps your driver's air bag deploy safely in a crash. Unfortunately, this wiring can get damaged by the steering wheel, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag wiring gets damaged, your driver's air bag could deploy unexpectedly while you're driving or parked, which could lead to a crash or serious injury to you or a passenger.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will inspect the air bag wiring for any damage, replace it if needed, and install a protective cover to prevent future issues. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
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Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle is like the nervous system of your car, and it needs to be updated to prevent a problem with the cruise control system. In certain models, the wiring can cause a short circuit that keeps the cruise control going even when you try to turn it off.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens on the road, your vehicle could keep going at the same speed or even speed up, even when you press the brake pedal or try to turn off the cruise control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software in your vehicle's engine or powertrain control module at no cost to you. In the meantime, if you experience this issue, press the brake pedal firmly and steadily, shift into neutral, and put the vehicle in park when it stops.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Low Priority #14V711000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The tire placard label in your Dodge Journey provides important information about your vehicle's weight limits. However, some vehicles may have incorrect labels that could lead to overloading.
Risk if Unfixed
If you follow the wrong weight limits, you could overload your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the incorrect label with a new one that has the correct weight limits, and it's completely free. You should contact your dealer as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to August 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placard labels which contain inaccurate seating capacity and occupant/cargo combined weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P70.
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Under Review #15V675000 Plain English
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in your 2012-2015 Dodge Journey helps you stay stable and in control while driving. It's a network of sensors and computers that work together to prevent skidding and loss of traction.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the ESC system's wiring, it could disable the system or the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), making it harder for you to control your vehicle, especially on slippery roads. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will seal the wiring harness and replace the ABS module and repair any damaged wiring, all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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) system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
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Browse by Component

STEERING
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 recall

Other DODGE Journey Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
8 recalls

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