TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUTLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (1555 SALEM RD, BEAUFORT, SC 29902) WHERE THE ABS WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SAME DEALER BACK AT (843) 474-0026 …
2015 dodge Journey electrical problems
severe 88 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
88
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
VEHICLE HAS 39,392 MILES. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR WARNING. TOTAL OF 5 INTSTANCES IN 3 WEEKS, CAR WILL STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING & OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, BREAKS & ALL CONTROL. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OPERATING & ON THE ROAD, DRIVING, BETWEEN 25-45 MILES PER HOUR. 3 OUT OF THE 5 TIMES, IT HAS HAPPENED AFTER A BRIEF STOP AT A STOP SIGN …
THE VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE BECAUSE THE ABS MODULE AND HEADLAMP WIRING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 13,000 MILES BUT IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR DODGE JOURNEY BUT THIS VIN IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. ARE THERE MORE VEHICLES THAT SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL?
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2015 dodge Journey?
It's a meaningful issue. 88 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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