MYRModel Year Report

2014 Dodge Journey

● Typical for this model
2014 Dodge Journey
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Journey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2009: 1433 complaints 2009 2010: 986 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 375 complaints 2013: 351 complaints 2013 2014: 408 complaints 2014 2015: 548 complaints 2015 2016: 383 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2017 2018: 219 complaints 2019: 92 complaints 2019 2020: 61 complaints 2020
2014: 408 complaints
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YearComplaints
20074
20088
20091433
2010986
2011169
2012375
2013351
2014408
2015548
2016383
2017196
2018219
201992
202061

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 102 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE HEADREST DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. IT HURT MY NECK REALLY BAD. LUCKILY I WAS AT A RED LIGHT OR IM MIGHT HAVE CRASHED

NHTSA ODI report, 20230922

ENGINE 24%

24% of complaints: engine — 97 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 80 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND BECAME STIFF AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO CONCRETE DIVIDERS. THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180125

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE HAD FRONT IMPACT WITH DITCH EMBANKMENT AFTER LEAVING ROAD ACROSS DITCH AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE AND UNENGAGED CAUSING THE WRECK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140926

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE HAD FRONT IMPACT WITH DITCH EMBANKMENT AFTER LEAVING ROAD ACROSS DITCH AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE AND UNENGAGED CAUSING THE WRECK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140926

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DRIVER FRONT SIDE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND KNEE INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140425

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 10%

10% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND BECAME STIFF AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO CONCRETE DIVIDERS. THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180125

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150408 — equipment

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to August 22, 2014.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P70.

Campaign 14V711000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151015 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 15V431000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151221 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 15V675000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160524 — steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V273000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170828 — air bags

Chrysler (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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017.

Campaign 17V432000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180214 — equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.

Campaign 17V824000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

Chrysler (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...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20240801 — EA (open)

Vehicle entrapment

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Dodge Journey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (102 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (97 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (80 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V711000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V431000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V675000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V273000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V432000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V824000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Dodge Journey reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Dodge Journey is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Journey?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Journey have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.