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2014 Dodge Journey reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Dodge Journey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
643
136 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
102 complaints
Recalls on record
7
see below
Reported harm
50 reported crashes · 78 injuries · 15 fires

What owners report fails — 2014 Dodge Journey

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 102
  • ENGINE 97
  • SERVICE BRAKES 80
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 63
  • AIR BAGS 46

7 recalls on record for the 2014 Dodge Journey

  • NHTSA 17V824000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
  • NHTSA 18V332000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i
  • NHTSA 17V432000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
  • NHTSA 16V273000 · 2016 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PI A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a
  • NHTSA 14V711000 · 2015 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Dodge Journey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Dodge Journey reliable?

NHTSA has 643 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Dodge Journey and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (102 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Dodge Journey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (102), engine (97), service brakes (80), unknown or other (63). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2014 Dodge Journey?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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