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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3C4PDCAB3FT••••••2015 Dodge JOURNEY
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2015 Dodge JOURNEY build (17 vs 4).
17on this build
521on the model
121builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 5Electrical System 4Engine 3Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2016
Hit a cow on a county road at approx. 55 mph after coming around a curve. No time for any evasive maneuvers. Vehicle went airborne and landed approx. 40 feet from initial impact. Air bags did not deploy. Driver's chest impacted the steering wheel causing hairline fractures to…
Electrical SystemJul 2026
While driving, the electric window and doorlock module started smoking. It was a heavy white smoke. There were no warning lamps or messages. I smelled the smoke and burning of plastic immediately before I even saw the smoke. I pulled over to a safe spot, turned off my vehicle,…
Service BrakesJan 2024
My traction control light, ABS sensor light and brake indicator dash are on. My cruise control does not work. My mechanic says that it is the ABS Control Module. There is a recall for this part, but not for my vin number. The horn fuse had to be removed because the alarm would…
Power TrainMar 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…
SeatsNov 2021
The headrest deployed while parked in my drive way. It’s supposed to be a safety feature for accidents but I’d the drivers side deploys next when I drive it will cause an accident. I am now uncomfortable driving unsure of when it will happen again
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C4PDCAB3FT669895 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.