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2015 Dodge Journey Transmission Problems

67 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

67
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2016Dec 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (67)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The check engine light stays on and code po740 Torque converter clutch circuit open, and the stated fix is replace converter solenoid and trans fluid and filter. Also recommends do not drive. I am qualified to make repairs and did so, cleared codes drove Approx.100 miles light returned on solid.

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NHTSA #: 11549276
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

The differential and the viscous coupler is what I'm having to replace now cause it is bad. The car is not that old and I'm going to have to spend around $3,500 to fix both of these parts. We could have been killed if we were driving the car, it would have locked up and caused an accident.

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NHTSA #: 11444489
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

I had two separate incidences. The first one occurred at approximately 96,000 miles. I went to start my car and it wouldn’t start.

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NHTSA #: 11424726
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2021

Complete power loss while driving the whole transmission had to be replaced. Since that event we had have constant problems with misfires and fuel injectors. Airbag light keeps coming on.

NHTSA #: 11413826
criticalPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Nov 2020

Head on collision at a traffic light. I was making a left turn it was raining and the other car was going straight . He took the light on red and we both hit head on .

NHTSA #: 11374040
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While in reverse, the vehicle would not immediately stop when prompted. Also, while switching the transmission to the drive position, a loud noise was present coming from the engine compartment.

NHTSA #: 11266733
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

My 16-year-old son was driving our 2015 dodge journey to school. He began to hear a noise that sounded as if something was dragging underneath the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11204718
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

While driving on highway approximately 45-50 MPH, beginning to ascend a small hill, an extremely loud squeak was heard and there was a brief period of resistance before the vehicle "lurched" forward and continued to make a clacking noise, followed by a loud crack and more resistance to acceleration as I pulled over. The vehicle is an AWD, 3yrs old and had 52k miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11153646
criticalPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2015

On october 2, 2015 we purchased a new 2015 dodge journey that was under a recall that we were not informed about from carl gregory dodge chrysler jeep in albany, georgia. The engine beauty cover may detach from the engine and come in contact with the catalytic converter.

NHTSA #: 10781432
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2015

Purchased new june 2015,. In july 2015 check engine light came on- AC problem -it would blow hot air. The service dept reset the codes.

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NHTSA #: 10778942
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2025

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, but we couldn't even get it off of the freeway because it did not have the power to get off on an off ramp...

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NHTSA #: 11699624
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11642700
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

Vehicle has P0740 code of which is a recall on the transmission pump. The recall is S 44 however my VIN does not apply even though it’s the same make,model,year, engine and drivetrain as the recall. Please include my VIN number in the recall because the vehicle stalls/ hesitate when the gas pedal is applied and the transmission is trying to downshift when speeding up to change lanes.

NHTSA #: 11630070
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking and failed to properly accelerate before the vehicle stalled. While operating the vehicle the traction control, ABS, and several unknown warning lights became illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11545597
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that the RPM’s increased; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11487813
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

My car has completely locked up going down the road as in I had gas to go but no power steering nothing overn2nd gear all safety lights came on no brakes and after I got it stopped and turned off it wouldn't turn back on.

NHTSA #: 11477938
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

The problem component is the transmission fluid pump. The issue first started while driving. the transmission started making a grinding noise.

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NHTSA #: 11443161
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2021

Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective internal pump within the transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11395183
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact's wife was driving and the vehicle started to hesitate. There was a noise coming from under the hood.

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NHTSA #: 11383317
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and the speed decreased. The contact pulled over to the side of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11281540
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

The gear box & differential went out when we were trying to park. Applied the gas pedal, felt like the vehicle wouldn't move, applied the gas more & heard a loud 'boom.' we're able to get the vehicle parked, then smoke started coming from the engine. Looked to find out there was gear oil leaking from the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11279260
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2019

Went for an oil change on 2/15/19, after leaving check engine cane on as soon as I reached home. Called and informed the dealership service center. On 2/16/2019 as o was driving to dealership service center car stalled and wouldn't move.

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NHTSA #: 11182667
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
Filed: Jan 2019

Purchased vehicle in april of 2015, transmission pump went out on it in july 2016 while on vacation moving through the entrance gaits at where we were staying. Was fixed under warranty on vacation. Dealership did not even give us a loaner while waiting.

NHTSA #: 11171995
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2017

When in motion going at variety speeds the car stalls mid movement and power steering stops. It has happened at stops as well as in motion.

NHTSA #: 11005383
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact stated that the service engine and traction control warning lights flashed. In addition, the gear was difficult to shift out of drive.

NHTSA #: 10716263
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2025

The contact's fiancée owns a 2015 Journey Dodge. The contact stated that while his fiancée was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. The driver pulled to the side of the road, called, and notified the contact of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11688139
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

P0868 low pressure. current Recall needs expanded years. 2014 manufactured date is effected as well.

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NHTSA #: 11680414
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

Vehicle has oil cooler leak which plastic oil filter casing and oil cooler adapter cracked and leaked. Oil pooled up on top of engine casing channel below intake plenum and dripped down to electrical connectors that go into transmission. Engine oil heated and smoked because of heated motor and smoke goes into vehicle cabin causing oil smoke film inside with occupants.

NHTSA #: 11630059
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse at slow speeds in a parking area, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11585317
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

The acceleration stopped, the lightening light, traction light and skid light all came on and would not accelerate. Car was on but no gas pedal in the middle of the highway. Oil was changed a week before and no leaks on ground but oil is low.

NHTSA #: 11510531
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact pulled over and noticed that the driveshaft had detached.

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NHTSA #: 11459067
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

Electronic throttle control is malfunctioning need to get replaced I was driving on a highway and lost acceleration this is very dangerous as I have young kids who are in the car with me. I've seen online where other people who own The same vehicle is having the same problem this should be recalled nationwide

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NHTSA #: 11458142
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

Driving back home on Dec-08-2021; about 2 miles from home I started hearing gear whine noise, only got louder. Pulled over about half mile from home, walked around the car to see if something was stuck underbody. After that, the vehicle would not engage gear when I put it in D or R.

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NHTSA #: 11443250
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11425541
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2021

Transmission is consistently slipping on the upshift from 2nd to 3rd gear, there is no warning light coming on.

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NHTSA #: 11419791
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

My vehicle began having issues shifting gears at 103,000 miles. The vehicle would jolt each time a shift occurred. It specifically had issues shifting out of reverse into drive.

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NHTSA #: 11407712
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2021

My 2015 dodge journey has a ticking noise when I start my vehicle. And now the check engine light is on. When the truck is in park or stopped it feels like it is fluttering or putting along .

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NHTSA #: 11394663
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

My journey only has 59000k miles and it started with a" knock" noise when I start about a month ago. Mechanic tells me the "lifters" are bad and they would need to open up the part of the engine where the lifters are located, I understand there are two different locations for the lifters, the front is pretty easy to change but the second location not so much.

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NHTSA #: 11378382
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2020

My 2015 dodge journey fwd started making a whining noise out of nowhere and then all of a sudden would not go over 35 MPH. I tried to move in my driveway and its stuck in 1st gear. I am too scared to drive it and it is my only means of transportation.

NHTSA #: 11372838
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

Have had the SUV 4 months now and it had died out and random times while driving . It's at the dealership now and being told nothing is wrong with it . Only has 82000 miles on it

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NHTSA #: 11364259
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

The tracemission will not pull and the car shuts down as your driving it.

NHTSA #: 11267834
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. After the contact owned the vehicle for a year, the transmission failed and the torque converter cracked. The vehicle was taken to sliman's sales & service (7498 leavitt rd, amherst, oh 44001, (440) 988-4484) where the transmission was replaced under warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11258972
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and decelerated independently. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the speed would not exceed 20 MPH; however, the rpms revved highly.

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NHTSA #: 11252419
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

2015 dodge journey. Lights for AWD, ABS and stability control system come on with no notice as I enter a major intersection. Loss of power no acceleration.

NHTSA #: 11241073
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2019

The 2015 dodge journey r/t AWD. I purchased this SUV 2 years ago and now while the vehicle is in drive and in motion on streets and highways the second it touches 20 MPH and up it is making this" revving noise" as if it is in another gear and it's only in drive! This SUV is not that old to have such issues happening now.

NHTSA #: 11203897
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound while being operated. Also, the vehicle leaked oil, there was a hole in the transmission, and the check engine warning indicator and brake lights illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11194228
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2018

I purchased my 2015 dodge journey crossroad in june of 2015 brand new. At less than 8,000 miles when going from park to drive or reverse to drive I started to experience a violent jerk and / or loud noise. I took it to the dealership and they could not recreate it and sent me on my way.

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NHTSA #: 11161270
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

The vehicle started slowing down and making noises, not shifting, delayed engagement, and before everything happened it didn't show any sign of problem on the board (no check engine) and the car was in motion, on a city street.

NHTSA #: 11152955
mediumPOWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact stated that the all wheel drive warning indicator flashed intermittently. When the warning indicator illuminated, the vehicle went into two wheel drive and became difficult to maneuver.

NHTSA #: 11152428
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was in park. The indicator remained illuminated for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

NHTSA #: 11129507
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2018

The vehicle will lose power while driving down the road and simultaneously the traction control light activates followed by the car launching forward and the service AWD and ABS lights activating. The vehicle was taken to a chrysler garage which duplicated the problem and saw the faults in the computer. However the garage was unable to formulate a solution.

NHTSA #: 11091104
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2017

At times the car refuses to downshift in order to safely accelerate when needed. Common example is when coming to a "rolling stop" at a stoplight and preparing to turn left through an intersection, the car is usually in 3rd or 4th gear.

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NHTSA #: 11019271
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2016

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.

NHTSA #: 10893730
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2016

I bought the 2015 dodge journey for my family, shortly after I purchased the vehicle, I noticed the transmission was slow to pick up speed. Since it was a brand new vehicle, I figured the kinks were just getting worked out. I took the dodge in for a recall for a different issue, and told them check my transmission.

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NHTSA #: 10882153
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jan 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available.

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NHTSA #: 10821453
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted from reverse to the drive position, the transmission jerked violently. The failure also occurred when the vehicle was shifted from the drive position.

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NHTSA #: 10818106
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2015

Was driving outt of state in a 5 month old vehicle. We then stopped at a food place for about 25 minutes. When I tried to start the car, brake pedal was hard and would not give way, dash lights lit up run light as well but vehicle did not start.

NHTSA #: 10745387
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing.

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NHTSA #: 10713903
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

When putting the vehicle into park it either shifts rite into park, shows -- on the dash, says R and it's in P for example my husband drove my car put it in the park or so he thought turned the car off and came in the house we all left a little while later I get in my car and it won't start and I look at my dash and it says vehicle not in park and it was clearly in park, went to a friend's house put it in park put my foot off the brake and it started rolling backwards look up at my dash and it's in reverse even though it is in park had to put it in neutral put my emergency brake on and turn it off use the little lever inside the center console to manually shift it into gear

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NHTSA #: 11536825
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

When driving you can hear transmission whining van shift ok but constantly whining put in neutral and it stops.Will take it in for diagnose.Thanks.

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NHTSA #: 11471543
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2021

when I purchased the car many problems did occur: Car does has A) Gas problem ( like air inside...car stop working etc...) B) Car has new battery ( in my 1st year) but it does not start C) Car computer was wipe it out( Virus ??) D) And the major: Car has HYDROLIC PROBLEM ( Transmission, Power train and Gas issue)

NHTSA #: 11431638
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2021

The car slips or jerks when it shifts into gear, usually when going from first to second. It is an automatic and this happens while it is in motion. There have been multiple mechanics look at and the transmission was rebuilt twice but the problem still persists.

NHTSA #: 11415066
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2020

The car shut off anywhere and all the time has almost been killed because of this issue

NHTSA #: 11348429
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2019

For the past few weeks my car loses power and turns off while driving and I have to wait 5 min to try and start it again

NHTSA #: 11246295
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

After driving in about 70 degree sunny day for about 45 min the traction control light and ABS light dinged on then after pressing the accelerator the vehicle chuffed and completely died in the middle of a busy interction. Turn the vehicle off for about 10 min and continued driving another 45 min without a problem.

NHTSA #: 11203469
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

2015 dodge journey purchased new car wont start cant move gear shifter to nuteral or any other gear seems to be a bad problem with them I've checked google for solutions and apparently this is a real problem for this car as many complaints as I've read I've tryed everything I can to solve this problem

NHTSA #: 11161904
lowPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2018

There is a bucking, jolting action at intervals. After stopping, vehicle loses pickup action

NHTSA #: 11140034

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