NHTSA has 416 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Dodge Journey[1]. The electrical system and the engine top the list[2][3].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across many parts of the vehicle. Here are the biggest groups.
- Electrical System. 106 complaints[2]. Owners describe screens for the radio and climate controls freezing or going dark, the dash lighting up with warnings, trouble starting, and dead batteries.
- Engine. 103 complaints[3]. In the stories we read, the engine cuts out while driving, sometimes with the steering and brakes feeling heavy. Some owners say the dealer could not find a cause.
- Brakes. 87 complaints[7]. Owners describe a hood release placed so close to the parking brake that the hood pops open. Others describe losing power and braking help after the engine shut off.
- Unknown Or Other. 65 complaints[8]. These reports do not fit a single named part.
- Air Bags. 46 complaints[9]. In the stories we read, owners say the air bags did not deploy in a crash.
- Seats. 43 complaints[10].
- Electronic Stability Control. 41 complaints[11].
- Power Train. 36 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Journey is necessarily included.
- Electrical System › Software (18V332), May 2018. About 4,815,661 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Equipment (17V824), December 2017. About 61,791 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags › Frontal (17V432), July 2017. About 363,480 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections (16V273), May 2016. About 8,569 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (15V675), October 2015. About 275,187 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine (15V431), July 2015. About 145,379 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (14V711), November 2014. About 667 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Journey FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[5] | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 |
| Journey FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive[20] | 17 / 25 / 19 | $3,550 |
| Journey AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive[21] | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2014 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,594 | 8 |
| 2010 | 1,085 | 4 |
| 2011 | 169 | 4 |
| 2012 | 376 | 6 |
| 2013 | 353 | 4 |
| 2014 | 416 | 7 |
| 2015 | 554 | 6 |
| 2016 | 389 | 4 |
| 2017 | 201 | 2 |
| 2018 | 237 | 6 |
| 2019 | 102 | 1 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Journey show 416 complaints and 7 recalls for 2014[4]. Among the 12 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 3 have more[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (66) and the most are for 2009 (1,594)[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2014 Journey?
The 2014 Journey has a sizable complaint file, with 416 reports in all[1]. Electrical and engine issues lead the list[2][3]. The air bag group is smaller, but it carries more crash reports than the engine group[9][3]. These are unverified owner reports, not adjusted for sales, and recalls also exist for this year[4]. The sections above give the details before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Journey?
- Electrical System leads with 106 complaints[2]. Engine follows with 103[3]. Brakes come next with 87[7].
- Does the 2014 Dodge Journey have recalls?
- Yes. This model year has recalls, and the count is in the by-year fact[4]. The Recalls section lists each one.
- How is the gas mileage of the 2014 Dodge Journey?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2014 Dodge Journey reliable?
- Owners filed 416 complaints in total[1]. Read the problems section to see which parts they name, and check the recalls section too.
- Is 2014 the best year for the Dodge Journey?
- See the by-year comparison on this page for how model years stack up.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 416 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Dodge Journey (26 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 38 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 106 complaints name the electrical system component group (4 crashes, 6 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 103 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,193). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Dodge Journey model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Journey FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 87 complaints name the brakes component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,717). NHTSA vehicle records
- 65 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 61,555). NHTSA vehicle records
- 46 complaints name the air bags component group (16 crashes, 0 fires, 22 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 43 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,494). NHTSA vehicle records
- 41 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 36 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 18V332, filed May 17, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V824, filed December 21, 2017: Equipment. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V432, filed July 7, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V273, filed May 6, 2016: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V675, filed October 19, 2015: Electronic Stability Control (Esc). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V431, filed July 7, 2015: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V711, filed November 7, 2014: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Journey FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Journey AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2014 Dodge Journey with electric motor: rated 173 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2014 Dodge Journey with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 283 hp. www.epa.gov