2014 Dodge Journey: owner complaints and recalls

Analysis of 408 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 7 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.

408
Complaints
7
Recalls
26
Crash reports
8
Fire reports
38
Injuries
111.8
Severity index

Severity index 111.8 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.

Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Dodge Journey ranks 28 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 80% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.

What actually fails

ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10425.5%
ENGINE9723.8%
SERVICE BRAKES8921.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6315.4%
AIR BAGS4611.3%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4110.0%
SEATS409.8%
POWER TRAIN358.6%

The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 104 of 408 complaints (25.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.

Complaints filed per year

2014: 202015: 742016: 532017: 282018: 382019: 522020: 472021: 212022: 182023: 202024: 182025: 142026: 514151617181920212223242526
YearComplaints
201420
201574
201653
201728
201838
201952
202047
202121
202218
202320
202418
202514
2026 (year to date)5
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.

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
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.