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Service bulletins for the 2015 Dodge Journey

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

223 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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S15080004802020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20080000272020-04-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Vehicle Does Not Start, No Crank
18-058-19 REV. B2020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming
V512020-01-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
90040222020-01-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: - Compressor - Valve block - Individual hoses - Temp sensor - Shield - Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-004-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
31-006-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
18-089-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
08-083-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module (HFM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the HFM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: U0197-00 - Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module. Customers may also comment one or more the following: Loss of audio while on a Bluetooth phone call(MYs 2014 - 2019 JC Only). HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" is displayed on the head unit. The HFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input. The HFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH. Inaccurate foreign language translations. Voice Recognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language. IPhone 4 starts auto recording itself. Background noise from automated speech recognition. When in Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show ?Musicpaused connecting phone? while a song is being played and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. When in Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod touch, BTSA will not audio stream. Integrated center stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition was turned off. Automatic Sound Recognition (ASR) microphone picking up background noise. When the language is set for Italian and after the ignition is cycled,the phone screens will change to English(Sales Code RSQ Only). No response from the steering wheel VR button. Not being able to enter into the phone screen on the radio. The customer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English. The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.
90032202019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
53034160A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Part Description: Accelerator Pedal Issue Description: Vehicle has accelerator pedal fault code. Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. DTC P2299 is usually caused by a two footed driver and accelerator pedal should not be replaced for this fault.
1RH65DX8A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Part Description: Door Handle, Rear Exterior Issue Description: If the vehicle is in for rear door outside handle frozen and will not open for JC (Dodge Journey) 2014, 2015, 2016 MY 0 to 36,000 miles, FCA is looking to gather information prior to repairing the vehicle. Please contact Kevin Murphree via Cell Phone (248) 613-3417 or Ron Papke at cell (248) 705-5869.~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Kevin and/or Ron would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair.~ If the dealership is not close to metro Detroit; please take pictures and a detailed description of what is causing the issue.
68234120A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Part Description: Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue Description: Issue 1; Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The ICS is a separate module from the radio. If attempting to replace the display (ICS), do not order a radio part number. Instead, order p/n Z5064993A$ for an exchange or 05064993A$ for a new part replacement.~ Issue 2.; During a Travel Link software update.....The radio locks up and displays "Software Missing" with a green screen. Please contact Nabil Issa at cell (248) 941-8720 or Dave Clemons at cell (248) 520-0419. IMPORTANT - Do not clear codes, perform a battery reset, or remove the radio before calling. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. ~ Issue 3.; If the radio ICS/touchscreen display appears to reset intermittently, it turns white then black and functionality returns....Please contact Gaurav Saxena at cell (248) 260-0583 or Dave Clemons at cell (248) 520-0419. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. NOTE: USB cables should be replaced prior to the HFM or Radio. ~
08-033-15 REV B2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: RE2 RE3 RE4 RE6 RE7 RB4 RB5 RB6 RB4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio control head software and navigation if equipped. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank (Software has been updated to better address this condition). ? Navigation feature lockout disable (International Only) (Software has been updated to better address this condition). ? Intermittently the radio may reset (2014-2015 vehicles). ? Improve FM radio reception (This only applies to 2013 or 2014 LX vehicles with RE6, RB6 radios located in Dubai). ? Radio display screen shows ?Test Mode?. ? Navigation system may resets intermittently. ? Translation improvements/corrections. ? System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. ? Radio system improvements during remote start operation. ? Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. ? Second screen is blank when using split screen function. ? Some functionality for Japanese and Korean - keyboard, search, sort and jump. ? Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. ? Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. ? Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. ? More space available for phone book entries. ? BlackBerry support for playing songs. ? Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. ? VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. ? iPod screen is displayed with navigation screen. ? Asian language translation added. ? Highlighted preset continues blinking. ? Takes more then one button press to select preset #10. ? Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. ? Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. ? Can not connect to the phone aft
23-043-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Liftgate Contacts Roof This bulletin involves adjusting the liftgate hinge. Liftgate contacts roof
05184349A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Before replacing this part for debris issue faults, please call the following people;~ Engineering is seeking information regarding this part.~ Bob Smith ? Cell (248) 202-9458 - Robert.M.Smith@fcagroup.com~ If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair.~
04800696A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Part Description: Flex Plate Issue Description: If the part you are replacing is cracked; FCA would like to have the transmission replaced with the flexplate. Please call Jian Zhu on his cell (248) 379-1132.
21-056-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a harsh 3-1 downshift.
68082365A2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Part Description: Continental RHA/REB CTP 4.3" Issue Description: Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The RHA/REB radios have a seperate display called the Integrated Center Stack (ICS) provided by Alpine. If attempting to replace the ICS, do not order a radio part number. Instead, order p/n Z5064976A$ for an exchange or 05064976A$ for a new part replacement
04800696A2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Part Description: Flex Plate Issue Description: If the part you are replacing is cracked; FCA would like to have the transmission replaced with the flexplate. Please call Jian Zhu on his cell (248) 379-1132.
68234120A2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Part Description: Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue Description: Issue 1; Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The ICS is a separate module from the radio. If attempting to replace the display (ICS), do not order a radio part number. Instead, order p/n Z5064993A$ for an exchange or 05064993A$ for a new part replacement.~ Issue 2.; During a Travel Link software update.....The radio locks up and displays "Software Missing" with a green screen. Please contact Nabil Issa at cell (248) 941- 8720 or Reggie Philip at cell (678) 330-0255. IMPORTANT - Do not clear codes, perform a battery reset, or remove the radio before calling. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. ~ Issue 3.; If the radio ICS/touchscreen display appears to reset intermittently, it turns white then black and functionality returns....Please contact Gaurav Saxena at cell (248) 260-0583. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. NOTE: USB cables should be replaced prior to the HFM or Radio.
13-001-152018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Right Front Side Rail Inner Panel Stamping Deformity This bulletin involves inspecting the right front side rail inner panel for deformities created during the stamping process. The right front side rail inner panel may have visible deformities created during the stamping process. Very few vehicles are expected to have the deformity.
18-028-152018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. The purpose of this calibration is to release a required V-1 software update that meets Euro IV Emissions for the China specific test weight class.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.