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Dodge Journey · Model year 2015 · No longer built

2015 Dodge Journey specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2015 Dodge Journey or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower
173–283 hp
Combined MPG
19–21
Recalls
6
Schedule covers
150k miles
Journey towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2015 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

2015 Dodge Journey specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.

General information3 specs
Body Style
Four-door; five- or seven-passenger
Assembly Plant
Toluca Assembly, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class
Sport-utility vehicle
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody
Engines30 specs
2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve, VVT, SMPI I-4
AvailabilityAVP, SE, SXT and Crossroad
Type and DescriptionFour cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with dual counter-rotating balance shafts and dual variable-valve timing
Displacement144 cu. in. (2360 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)173 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (71 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity4.5 qt. with filter (4.26-liter) SAE 5W-20
Coolant Capacity7.9 qt. (7.5-liter) — single-zone climate control
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)19/26
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.
3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve, VVT, SMPI I-4
AvailabilitySE, AWD, SXT, Crossroad, Limited and R/T
Type and Description60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, three-plenum intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81)
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Valve SystemDOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic
Power (SAE net, estimated)283 bhp (211 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (67.1 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed6,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; Ethanol E85
Oil Capacity5.5 qt. with filter (5.2-liter) SAE 10W-30 MAF
Coolant Capacity10.6 qt. (10-liter) — single- or dual-zone climate control; 11.6 qt. (11-liter) — tri-zone climate control
Emission ControlsThree-way catalytic converter, electronic EGR, and internal engine features
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)17/25 FWD; 16/24 AWD
Engine Assembly PlantTrenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
Transmissions21 specs
40TES automatic four-speed overdrive
AvailabilityAVP, AWD, SE, SXT and Crossroad with 2.4-liter engine
DescriptionFour-speed overdrive, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Final-drive Ratio4.28
Overall Top-gear2.95
62TE/62TEA automatic six-speed overdrive
AvailabilitySE, SXT, Crossroad, Limited and R/T with 3.6-liter V-6
DescriptionSix-speed, adaptive electronic control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Transfer Ratio0.95
Final-drive Ratio3.16
Overall Top-gear2.06
Gear ratios40TES automatic four-speed overdrive62TE/62TEA automatic six-speed overdrive
1st2.8424.127
2nd1.572.842
3rd1.02.283
4th0.691.452 — Upshift; 1.570 — WOT kickdown
5th—1.00
6th—0.690
Reverse2.213.214

— not listed or not applicable

Drivetrain4 specs
Front-wheel drive: Availability
AVP, SE, SXT, Crossroad, Limited and R/T
All-wheel drive: Availability
SE, SXT, Crossroad, Limited and R/T with 3.6-liter V-6
All-wheel drive: Type
Electronically controlled coupling (ECC) with variable torque output
All-wheel drive: Rear Differential
Open
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp — Standard on all Journey models
Battery
525-amp maintenance-free
Suspension2 specs
Front
Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle
Rear
Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated rear suspension cradle
Steering5 specs
Type
Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
16.45
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)
38.5 (11.7) — 17-in. wheels and tires; 39.0 (11.9) — 19-in. wheels and tires
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.92
P/S pump
Hydraulic
Brakes12 specs
Front: Rotor size and type
13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
Front: Caliper size and type
2.0 (51.0) two-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
73.6 (475)
Rear: Rotor size and type
12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor
Rear: Caliper size and type
1.8 (45.0) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
66.5 (429)
Parking Brake Type
Standard on all Journey models
Power-assist Type
9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Four–wheel Anti-lock Brakes
Standard
Electronic stability control
Standard
All-speed traction control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard

The parking brake, power-assist and safety-system rows are printed at the bottom of the sheet's tire page, after the spare tire.

Dimensions and capacities12 specs
Wheelbase
113.8 (2,889.8)
Overhang — Front
38.9 (989.3)
Overhang — Rear
39.7 (1,008.5)
Track — Front
61.8 (1,570.8)
Track — Rear
62.3 (1,581.8)
Overall Length
192.4 (4,887.6)
Overall Width
72.2 (1,834.5)
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.7 (2,127.0)
Overall Height
66.6 (1,692.6)
Vehicle Height including Roof Rack Assembly
69.5 (1,765.2)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.368
Fuel Tank Capacity, (gallons / (liter)
2.4-liter and 3.6-liter FWD — 20.5 (77.6); 3.6-liter AWD — 21.1 (79.87)

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted.

Weights and towing9 specs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Five-passenger Vehicle, FWD 2.4-liter
5,005 (2,270)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Seven-passenger Vehicle, FWD 2.4-liter
5,250 (2,381)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Five-passenger Vehicle, AWD 3.6-liter
5,600 (2,540)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Seven-passenger Vehicle, FWD 3.6-liter
5,475 (2,483)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): Seven-passenger Vehicle, AWD 3.6-liter
5,600 (2,540)
Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter I-4 with Automatic Transaxle
1,000 (450)
Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg): 3.6-liter V-6 with Automatic Transaxle, FWD or AWD
2,500 (1,135)
Curb Weight, Five-passenger Vehicle, Automatic Transaxle lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter I-4 Federal Engine
FWD — 3,818 (1,735)
Curb Weight, Five-passenger Vehicle, Automatic Transaxle lbs. (kg): 3.6-liter V-6 Engine
FWD — 4,054 (1,843); AWD — 4,238 (1,926)
Accommodations29 specs
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)
2/3 standard, 2/3/2 optional
EPA Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
133.975 (3.794) – seven-passenger; 134.552 (3.810) – five-passenger
Total Interior Passenger Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
123.701 (3.503) – seven-passenger; 99.614 (2.821) – five-passenger
Front row: Head Room without Sunroof
40.8 (1,036.3)
Front row: Head Room with Sunroof
39.2 (995.0)
Front row: Legroom
40.8 (1,036.3)
Front row: Shoulder Room
57.5 (1,459.7)
Front row: Hip Room
53.8 (1,366.5)
Front row: Seat Travel
10.23 (260)
Front row: Front Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.39 (1.57)
Second row: Head Room without Sunroof
39.9 (1,013.0)
Second row: Head Room with Sunroof
39.2 (994.8)
Second row: Legroom
36.1 (916.7)
Second row: Couple, First to Second Row
30.5 (773.8)
Second row: Shoulder Room
56.9 (1,444.4)
Second row: Hip Room
54.4 (1,381.9)
Second row: EPA Rear Seat Volume Index or Third row Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
44.1 (1.2)
Third row: Head Room
37.7 (957.4)
Third row: Legroom
23.4 (595.5)
Third row: Couple, Second to Third Row
30.1 (765.1)
Third row: Shoulder Room
43.5 (1,104.9)
Third row: Hip Room
40.0 (1,016.3)
Rear Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
22.2 (0.63)
Cargo Width @ Wheelhouse
41.4 (1,050.5)
Trunk Liftover Height
30.8 (782.4)
Cargo Volume: Behind First-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
67.6 (1.915)
Cargo Volume: Behind Second-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m) (5-passenger vehicles)
39.61 (1.121)
Cargo Volume: Behind Second-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m) (7-passenger vehicles)
37.0 (1.0)
Cargo Volume: Behind Third-Row Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
10.7 (0.3)

The sheet prints the 44.1 (1.2) volume figure in the second-row block with a combined label.

Wheels7 options
AvailabilitySizeType and Material
Standard on AVP and SE17 x 6.5Steel with wheel covers
Available on SE17 x 6.5Machined cast-aluminum, five-spoke
Standard on SXT17 x 6.5Machined cast-aluminum, twin five-spoke
Standard on Limited and R/T; optional on SXT19 x 7.0Machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Satin Silver (Standard – Limited; Optional – SXT), Satin Carbon finish (R/T) or Gloss Black finish (SXT Blacktop package)
Standard Crossroad19 x 7.0Machined cast-aluminum, five-spoke Hyper Black finish
Optional on Limited19 x 7.0Chrome-clad cast-aluminum, six-spoke
Standard on all models—Temporary spare steel wheel

— not listed or not applicable

Tires3 options
AvailabilityModelRevs per Mile (km)Size and Type
Standard on AVP, SE and SXTKumho Solus KH16725 (471)P225/65R17, All-season Touring
Standard on Crossroad, Limited and R/TKumho Solus KH16711 (444)225/55R19, All-season Touring
Standard on all Journey models——T145/70 R17 temporary spare tire

— not listed or not applicable

Source: 2015 Dodge Journey Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2015 Dodge Journey fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2015 Dodge Journey at 19–21 MPG combined; the 2.4L 4-cylinder (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.6L 6-cylinder (FWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Journey FWD2.4L 4-cylinder4-speed automatic · FWD19MPG25MPG21MPG$2,950420
Journey FWD3.6L 6-cylinderFFV6-speed automatic · FWD17MPG25MPG19MPG$3,300457
Journey AWD3.6L 6-cylinder6-speed automatic · AWD16MPG24MPG19MPG$3,300470

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2015 Dodge Journey wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
AVP and SEStandard
P225/65R17Kumho Solus KH16
17 × 6.5 in, steel with wheel covers
all-season touring
SXTStandard
P225/65R17Kumho Solus KH16
17 × 6.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season touring
Crossroad, Limited and R/TStandard
225/55R19Kumho Solus KH16
19 × 7.0 in, cast aluminum
all-season touring
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact temporary spare; size T145/70 R17; Temporary spare tire and steel wheel are standard on every model per the sheet.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2015 Dodge Journey Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2015 Dodge Journey maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine). **
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Severe duty (all models)

  • Change engine oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment
  • Oil change indicator can appear as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) under severe conditions; oil change interval never to exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission (4-speed only) and fill as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2015 Dodge Journey fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
All engines
Fuel tank (approximate)Front-wheel drive (FWD) models20.5 gal77.6 L
All-wheel drive models21 gal79.8 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified4.5 qt4.26 L
Cooling systemWith single or dual-zone climate control10.7 qt10.1 L
With three-zone climate control11.6 qt11.0 L
3.6L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling systemWith single or dual-zone climate control13.1 qt12.4 L
With three-zone climate control14.5 qt13.7 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar engine oil
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Power transfer unit (PTU), rear drive assembly (RDA)
SAE 75W-90 gear lubricant
Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable)SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoir
Power Steering Fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 10% (E10)
3.6L engine (non-flex-fuel)
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 10% (E10)
3.6L engine, flex-fuel (E-85 filler label), if equipped
Any octane octane Unleaded gasoline or E-85
Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Engine oil: use API-certified oil meeting MS-6395; check the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Lug nut torque: use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Transmission fluid level can be checked by dipstick only on transmissions that have one.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2015 Dodge Journey recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Dodge Journey: 6 recall campaigns and 554 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Dodge Journey.

Recalls (6)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags: frontalJuly 7, 2017 · Campaign 17V432000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 17V432000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsMay 6, 2016 · Campaign 16V273000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 16V273000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control (ESC)October 19, 2015 · Campaign 15V675000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 15V675000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: engineJuly 7, 2015 · Campaign 15V431000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 15V431000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment: other: labelsNovember 7, 2014 · Campaign 14V711000

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."

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 14V711000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
554
Crashes
30
Fires
9
Injuries
47
  • Engine135
  • Electrical system118
  • Service brakes105
  • Seats90
  • Unknown or other80
  • Power train77
  • Air bags69
  • Electronic stability control (ESC)51

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Journey. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2015 Dodge Journey owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2015 Dodge Journey against salt, snow and steep grades

We read the 2015 Journey owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory P225/65R17 size, a true winter tire on 17-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2015 Dodge Journey fluids table lists SAE 5W-20, with 4.5 qt (2.4L) and 6 qt (3.6L) per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 525 cold-cranking amps. A Journey left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2015: front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Journey confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Tank size for hill country

The 2015 Dodge Journey holds 20.5 to 21 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Octane from the owner data

The owner data specifies 87 octane. A higher grade than the manual asks for adds cost without benefit, while a lower one than required makes the engine pull back ignition timing, which shows most under load on a long Appalachian climb.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to Tennessee.

2015 Dodge Journey questions

How much oil does the 2015 Dodge Journey take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L and 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2015 Dodge Journey use?

Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Dodge Journey?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2015 Dodge Journey owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2015 Dodge Journey get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Dodge Journey at 19–21 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.4L 4-cylinder, 4-speed automatic, FWD: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 17 city / 25 highway / 19 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, AWD: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2015 Dodge Journey use?

Factory tire sizes: P225/65R17 (AVP and SE, SXT); 225/55R19 (Crossroad, Limited and R/T). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

Does the 2015 Dodge Journey have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Dodge Journey. The most recent: Electrical system: wiring (May 2018), Air bags: frontal (July 2017), and Steering: hydraulic power assist (May 2016). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2015 Dodge Journey?

Owners have filed 554 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Journey with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (135), electrical system (118), and service brakes (105). 30 complaints involved a crash and 9 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.