2014 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 416 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (106), Engine (98), Service Brakes (89).
Key takeaways
- 416 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 38 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 106 | 25% |
| Engine | 98 | 24% |
| Service Brakes | 89 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 65 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 46 | 11% |
| Seats | 43 | 10% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 41 | 10% |
| Power Train | 36 | 9% |
| Steering | 28 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 5% |
| Structure | 13 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-25
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while pulling into the workplace at 3 MPH, smoke was coming from the middle of the hood. The vehicle was parked and the smoke intensified until the front of the vehicle was completely consumed by fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The c...
Seats - filed 2026-09-20
On Saturday September 19, 2026, while driving my 2014, Dodge journey without any warning. My driver's seat headset deployed. There was no impact or collision at the time of the incident. Upon deployment of headrest hit my head
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
The powertrain control module went out on my dodge and caused the car to be stuck in limp mode which could cause an accident if driving on the road
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More for the 2014 Dodge Journey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.