2014 Dodge Journey problems and recalls

Owners have filed 411 complaints on the 2014 Dodge Journey, and NHTSA has issued 7 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (104 complaints).

411
Complaints
7
Recalls
26
Crash reports
8
Fire reports
38
Injuries
101.2
Severity index

Severity index 101.2 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 101.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 21 of 139 by severity index among 2014 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 85% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2014 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 104 complaints (25.3%)104 25%EngineEngine: 97 complaints (23.6%)97 24%Service BrakesService Brakes: 89 complaints (21.7%)89 22%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 63 complaints (15.3%)63 15%Air BagsAir Bags: 46 complaints (11.2%)46 11%SeatsSeats: 42 complaints (10.2%)42 10%Electronic Stability Co…Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 41 complaints (10.0%)41 10%Power TrainPower Train: 35 complaints (8.5%)35 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10425.3%
ENGINE9723.6%
SERVICE BRAKES8921.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6315.3%
AIR BAGS4611.2%
SEATS4210.2%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4110.0%
POWER TRAIN358.5%

Complaints filed per year

037742014: 202015: 742016: 532017: 282018: 382019: 522020: 472021: 212022: 182023: 202024: 182025: 142026: 8 (partial year)1415741617181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201420
201574
201653
201728
201838
201952
202047
202121
202218
202320
202418
202514
2026 (year to date)8
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (52 against 86).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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
17V43200007/07/2017AIR BAGS:FRONTALChrysler (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.
17V82400021/12/2017EQUIPMENTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th
16V27300006/05/2016STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSChrysler (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.
15V43100007/07/2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEChrysler (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.
15V67500019/10/2015ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)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
14V71100007/11/2014EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSChrysler 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

Other Dodge Journey model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-02. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.