Chrysler Dodge Journey, Grand Voyager Recall R/2015/176: Engine Could Shut Off Unintentionally, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2015/176, campaign code R03. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
12 Oct 2015
Launched
4,287
vehicles in the UK
R03
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chrysler recalled Dodge Journey, Grand Voyager vehicles built between 29 January 2007 and 18 June 2010. The ignition module may unintentionally move the key FOB to the accessory position whilst the vehicle is moving and shut off the engine. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace ignition module and key FOBs. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The ignition module may unintentionally move the key FOB to the accessory position whilst the vehicle is moving and shut off the engine.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF UNINTENTIONALLY Defect: The ignition module may unintentionally move the key FOB to the accessory position whilst the vehicle is moving and shut off the engine. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace ignition module and key FOBs.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: engine could shut off unintentionally.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace ignition module and key FOBs.

Are You Affected?

Dodge Journey, Grand Voyager built between 29 January 2007 and 18 June 2010 may be included. Chrysler estimates 4,287 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
  2. Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code R03 or the DVSA reference R/2015/176. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2015/129 on 17 Jul 2015, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2015/191 on 30 Oct 2015, for vehicle electronic systems may malfunction. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and loss of power recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2015/176, launched 12 October 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.