2015 Dodge Journey Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Electrical system:wiring

Recall Number: 

18V332000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

U49

Manufactured from: 

2014-04-07 to 2018-05-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

4846885

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Air bags:frontal

Recall Number: 

17V432000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

T47

Manufactured from: 

2010-10-14 to 2015-04-20

Number of vehicles affected: 

363480

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

Recall Number: 

16V273000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

S08

Manufactured from: 

2007-07-31 to 2015-11-12

Number of vehicles affected: 

10944

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock

Recall Number: 

15V675000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R61

Manufactured from: 

2012-04-21 to 2015-04-14

Number of vehicles affected: 

275614

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Recall Number: 

15V431000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R32

Manufactured from: 

2010-07-19 to 2015-05-26

Number of vehicles affected: 

144416

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Equipment:other:labels

Recall Number: 

14V711000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

P70

Manufactured from: 

2013-10-25 to 2014-08-22

Number of vehicles affected: 

667

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.