Overall rating (best variant)
Safety ratings
2014 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2014 Dodge Journey SUV FWD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
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No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (7)
- EQUIPMENTCampaign 17V824000 · 21/12/2017
Chrysler (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. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Campaign 15V675000 · 19/10/2015
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 ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGCampaign 18V332000 · 17/05/2018
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 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSCampaign 14V711000 · 07/11/2014
Chrysler 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 weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALCampaign 17V432000 · 07/07/2017
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.
Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINECampaign 15V431000 · 07/07/2015
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. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Risk: If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSCampaign 16V273000 · 06/05/2016
Chrysler (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.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM104
- ENGINE97
- SERVICE BRAKES89
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER63
- AIR BAGS46
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)41
- SEATS41
- POWER TRAIN35
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/31/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SKIDDING LIGHT CAME ON AND IT SAID TO CHECK THE AWD IVEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR.GARAGE PUT TESTERS ON IT SAID SENSOR WAS BAD- WE REPLACED IT AND THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE TESTER SAID IT WAS THE AXLE (LEFT FRONT). REPLACED IT- STOPPED AGAIN . CHECKED THE WIRING AND THE TESTER SAID IT WAS OKAY BUT IT IS STILL STOPPING WHEN I AM DRIVING IT.
- 12/29/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My reverse lights, rear wiper and plate light have all Stopped working due to severed wires in the liftgate wiring harness at the hinge area. This is a faulty design by Dodge, a safety concern and an issue that is widespread and reported on the internet.
- 12/29/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE CLEANING MY VEHICLE IN MY DRIVE WAY I NOTICED A COMPARTMENT UNDER MY STEERING WHEEL SHOWING. I THEN TOOK IT TOO A DODGE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL THAT I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL AND I ALSO ASKED ABOUT THE CLOTH LIKE MATERIAL SHOWING UNDER MY STEERING WHEEL. THE YOUNG MAN NOTIFIED ME THAT IT WAS THE AIRBAG COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL AS A SENSOR/ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I AM A NEW MOM TO BE AND HAVING A NEWBORN IN THIS VEHICLE IS UNEXCEPTIONABLE. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD WITH SO MANY RECALLS. IM SO DISAPPOINTED
- 12/29/2015· WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000. UPDATED 02/23/2016*LJ *CN
- 12/28/2020· SERVICE BRAKES
EARLIER THIS YEAR, MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I SCANNED IT AND PULLED A CODE INDICATING THAT THAT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HAD GONE BAD. I REPLACED THE SENSOR, AND CLEARED THE CODE. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING DURING A THUNDERSTORM, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I SCANNED MY CAR AGAIN, AND THE SAME CODE CAME UP. THE NEXT DAY, AFTER THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR, THE LIGHT HAD GONE BACK OFF. NOW, ANY TIME IT RAINS OR GETS VERY COLD, THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON.
- 12/28/2016· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
- 12/27/2022· VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that both the front windshield wipers and rear windshield wipers were inoperable. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,707. The VIN was not available.
- 12/27/2021· SEATS
Front passenger seat headrest deployed for no reason. I understand there are thousands of complaints involving this with various Chrysler vehicles, and a recall needs to happen
- 12/27/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
I had the Cruise Control recall done on my vehicle in 2018, but it never really fixed the issue. I wasn't aware there was only a 2 year warranty on the work done, and that would have put it in 202 when everything was pretty much closed down. I contacted Dodge and they said there was nothing they could do about it. I know another recall was R61 / NHTSA 15V-675 ABS Ground Wiring issue which got "fixed." Now, I am having an ABS, Skid Control, Brake light issue. I took my car to the shop and they are charging me $180 just to find out the issue. I received a call from the mechanic and he proceeded to tell me the parts needed are on backorder and may be available in March 2022, which will cost close to $2k to repair. I was also advised by the mechanic this is a common issue across Dodge, Crystler Jeep. If that is the case, which it seems to be since I have been looking online and there have been a lot of complaints, why is this not a recall? Why, if dodge messed up when producing vehicles between certain years, do the consumers have to pay to get this fixed? I don't think it is right and I think if Dodge isn't going to take responsibility and issue a recall on this then there needs to be a Class Action Suit against Dodge. I intend to start doing some legal research to find out what the process is to do this. I can't believe a dealership can charge someone $180 to run a diagnostics on the vehicle when they know what the issue is, since it is common, plus being able to charge almost $2k to repair. The issue is with the ABS pump and module, and this has to be done at the dealership since it is electrical and needs to be hooked up to the computer to calibrate or what ever.
- 12/27/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN I PLACED CAR IN PARK FEW MINUTES LATER A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF BUT KEEPS POPPING BACK LOOKS LIKE A PERSON WEARING SEAT BELT AND BALL IN FRONT THEM
- 12/27/2018· SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURECrash
THE VEHICLE WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING BEHIND ME. WHICH I WAS THE DRIVER AND SHE WAS BEHIND ME ON THE LEFT REAR. MY DAUGHTER HAD THE SEAT BELT ON AND SO DID I. MY CONCERN IS WHY DID MY DAUGHTER ENDED UP GOING ALL THE WAY FORWARD HITTING ME FROM BEHIND WITH HER KNEES THAT THE NEXT DAY MY BEHIND WAS HURTING G. WILL MY DAUGHTER ON THE MEAN TIME DURING THE ACCIDENT HER HEAD HURTLED, NOSE, AND UPPER AND LOWER BACK. IT SEEMS THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AS SOON AS THE IMPACT BECAUSE IF IT HAD. MY DAUGHTER WOULD NOT HAD GOTTEN A BUMP ON HER NOSE THAT HURTLED WHICH IT MEANS SHE ENDED HITTING MY SEAT WHERE YOU REST YOUR HEAD. TWO HER KNEES HURTED WHEN SHE WENT FORWARD TO MY SEAT AND HIT ME. THREE, IT MADE HER HEAD TOO MUCH FORWARD AND BACKWARD THAT SHE GOT A HUGE BUMP ON THE HEAD AND THE ENTIRE BACK HURTED. FOR ME MY HEAD HURTED, SHOULDERS AND BUT. BUT FOR ME THE SEAT BELT I FELT IT LOCK INSTANTLY. THIS IMPACT WAS FROM BEHIND WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. THE ACCIDENT WAS HURTFUL BUT NOT TO SERVER OF A TOTAL LOST ON MY END. MY DAUGHTER DID GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS IS WHY IT CONCERNS ME.
- 12/26/2020· POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT AT 60 MPH MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WE THEN HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE TO RESTART IT. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ABOUT 1X A WEEK FOR ABOUT A MONTH. THERE ARE NO CODES AND ALL ENGINE INFORMATION READS FINE.
- 12/26/2019· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE HAD MY CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS DUE TO IT NOT ACTIVATING. AFTER THE LAST REPAIR WITHIN 3 MONTHS IT AGAIN STOPPED ACTING ATING. THIS WAS ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. 3 WEEKS AGO I WENT TO RELEASE MY PARKING BRAKE AND HEARD A LOUD THUD SOUND. THE FOOT PEDAL WOULD NO LONGER CATCH AND SIMPLY MADE A CLICKING SOUND. I HAD ALREADY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR DECEMBER 16, 2019 TO REPAIR MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER DUE TO A RECALL THAT HAD BEEN ISSUED AND LET THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT KNOW I HAD CONCERNS WITH WHAT POSSIBLY COULD BE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE. THEY TOLD ME I COULD PAY TO GAVE IT DIAGNOSED BUT I LET THEM KNOW I WOULD HAVE TO RESCHEDULE. WITHIN THIS LAST WEEK MY TRUCK HAS BEEN FLASHING THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT AS WELL AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR LIGHT WHICH SEEMS TO COME ON SPORADICALLY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE COULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT THROUGH A RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 276,000 MODEL-YEAR 2012-15 DODGE JOURNEY SUVS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 21, 2012, AND APRIL 14, 2015. THIS SEAL OF THE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE PREVENT WATER FROM GETTING INTO THE SYSTEM ON MY TRUCK. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH THE PROBLEM MAY BE MY SPEED SENSOR, WHICH IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONSTANT REPLACING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY HAVE BEEN A SIGN THAT THIS SYSTEM WAS BEING AFFECTED.
- 12/26/2017· STEERING
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID BEGAN IN THE FALL. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON WHEN I WOULD DRIVE AROUND A BEND. NOW ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL RANDOMLY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING.
- 12/23/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING, AND THE TRAC CONTROL, AND A LIGHTING BOLT LIGHT CAME ON, AND I HAD NO ACCELERATION POWER, I WAS NEARLY HOME, SO I DROVE ON TO MY HOUSE AND PARKED IT.
- 12/23/2015· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
- 12/22/2022· SERVICE BRAKES
no accident but around 3 months ago my abs lights and traction control lights came on took it to my dealership and they scanned it and said abs module internal fault and said to me well that part is on backorder, at least till jan 1 2023, went by there yesterday and they said parts still not in and it might might not never come in.... so much for safety and what good is a warranty if they wont supply parts for the used cars but still building new ones for sale
- 12/22/2015· SERVICE BRAKES
I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE R61/NHTSA 15V-675 REGARDING MY VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BREAK SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE. THE NOTICE STATES THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM COULD BE AFFECTED. THIS MONTH I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN, STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN MY ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN MY CAR UNANNOUNCED, THEN SUDDENLY TURNED ITSELF BACK ON. I WAS NERVOUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN, SO I IMMEDIATELY WENT HOME. I WAS ALREADY INFORMED BY MY DODGE DEALER THAT CHRYSLER IS NOT EVEN MANUFACTURING THIS PARTICULAR REPLACEMENT PART, SO WHO KNOWS HOW LONG IT MIGHT BE BEFORE MY CAR CAN BE REPAIRED. WHEN I RECEIVED NOTICE R32, I DROVE AROUND FOR 2 MONTHS BEFORE MY DODGE DEALER FINALLY CALLED TO INFORM ME THEY HAD THE AVAILABLE PART. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH CHRYSLER AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE. I WAS PROMISED A RENTAL CAR TO DRIVE UNTIL THIS PART BECAME AVAILABLE, BUT I WAS ONLY GIVEN A RENTAL CAR FOR ONE DAY. I AM STILL DRIVING AROUND UNSAFELY BECAUSE THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE, AND I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED. THIS RECALL SCARES ME BECAUSE IT IS ALREADY SHOWING EFFECTS OF DEFORMITY AND AFFECTING MY VEHICLE'S CONTROL OPERATIONS AND I HAVE 2 KIDS WITH ME.
- 12/20/2019· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PROBLEM STARTED WITH 2014 DIDGE JOURNEY SXT GOING INTO LIMP MODE. CODE THAT APPEARED WERE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR, CHANGED THAT. IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE IMMEDIATELY AFTER AND CODE WAS THROTTLE BODY, CHANGED THAT. IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE IMMEDIATELY AGAIN. SAME CODES. SENT TO SHOP THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION, $220 FOR AN OVERHAUL OF THAT. 2 TO 3 WEEKS AFTER, LIMP MODE AGAIN. SAME CODES. BROUGHT IT TO DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THE DIAGNOSIS IT SAYING I NEED A NEW PCM AND WIRE HARNESS. THOSE ITEMS WERE REPLACED. 2 TO 3 WEEKS AFTER THAT WORK. CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE AGAIN WHILE ON THE HWY. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT DODGE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, NOW THEY'RE SAYING IT'S THE STARTER CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SINCE JULY 2019 AND IS STILL ONGOING, LAST LIMP MODE WAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 2019. I HAVE TONS OF DOCUMENTATION OF THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU SHOULD NEED ANY
- 12/18/2018· ENGINE
APPEARS THAT THE GASKET BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING OIL. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. I STILL OWE ALOT OF MONEY ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE CHANGED THE OIL ON A REGULAR BASIS. NOW THIS !!!! NOT RIGHT !!!!
- 12/18/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OUR 2014 DODGE JOURNEY WAS PARKED FOR 5 DAYS WHILE WE WERE ON A BUS TRIP. WE RETURNED ON A COLD WINTER NIGHT IN DECEMBER. VEHICLE BATTERY WAS DEAD. USED EMERGENCY KEY TO OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR BUT OBVIOUSLY ALL ELECTRICAL STUFF WAS DEAD. FORTUNATELY, OUR FRIENDS HAD JUMPER CABLES. WE GOT THE VEHICLE STARTED AND RETURNED HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. LEFT VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE FOR 5 DAYS AND COULDN'T REPEAT PROBLEM. STILL DON'T TRUST LEAVING IT PARKED FOR MORE THAN A DAY OR SO BECAUSE IT SMELLS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE WITH MY 2013 CHRYSLER 300C. THE 300 HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM OF STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY. JOURNEY HAS MOST OF THE SAME BODY AND ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS AS THE CHRYSLER WHICH WOULDN'T START IN MY GARAGE. I WOULD HAVE TO JUMP-START IT. BY THE TIME I DROVE THE 300 TO THE DEALER, GENERATOR CHARGED THE BATTERY AND DEALER COULDN'T REPEAT THE PROBLEM. THIS CYCLE WITH THE 300 WAS REPEATED A 2ND TIME A WEEK LATER. DEALER INSTALLED SERVICE BULLETIN CONTROLLER UPDATES BUT CLAIMED THEY WERE UNRELATED TO MY PROBLEM. BOUGHT AND USE A TRICKLE CHARGER NOW BECAUSE I DON'T TRUST EITHER CAR. I THINK CHRYSLER HAS AN ISSUE WITH THEIR ELECTRONICS. HOPE THEY'RE NOT COVERING IT UP LIKE FORD WITH THEIR IGNITION KEY. MY NEXT LETTER IS GOING TO [XXX] (FCA CEO). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- 12/17/2019· SEATS
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY CARS HEADRESTS RATTLE AND MOVE LOOSELY IN POSITION. THERE ARE ALSO NO RUBBER SUPPORT PIECES AROUND THE INCERT/ADJUSTMENT BEAMS TO SECURE THE HEADREST IN PLACE PROPERLY.
- 12/17/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
PURCHASED MY 2014 DODGE JOURNEY IN FEBURARY 2019. BEFORE HAVING COUPLE RECALLS DONE ON MY I HAD NO LIGHTS ON MY DASH BOARD EVER SINCE PURCHASED MY CAR. THEN I HAD RECALL T47 DONE ON MY CAR IN APRIL 2019 THERE BEGINS TO START RANDOMLY FLASHING THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD. COULD BE IN PARK OR IN GEAR THE LIGHT WILL APPEAR AND STAY ALL AT RANDOM. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN ADDITIONAL RECALL AND INFORMED THEM OF THIS AIRBAG LIGHTING ISSUE. WAS TOLD THAT IT CAUSED FROM MY SEATBELT WIRING. IF THAT WAS THE CASE THEN THE LIGHT WOULD HAVE CAME ON BEFORE EVER HAVING ANY RECALLS DONE MORE SPECIFICALLY THE T47 RECALL FOR EXACTLY THAT ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG WIRING. THEN THE GUY ATTEMPTS TO PROVIDE ME WITH A QUOTE ON HOW MUCH THEY WERE GOING TO TRY AND CHARGE ME TO HAVE IT FIXED !! I DONT KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD CALL THIS BUT I KNOW IT CAN NOT BE LEGAL !! PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND HELP STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING TO ANYONE ELSE WHO USES THIS DEALERSHIP !!!
- 12/17/2015· SERVICE BRAKESCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT IT BECAME STUCK AND FAILED TO RELEASE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING SOUND. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
- 12/17/2014· POWER TRAIN
BOUGHT THIS JOURNEY AUGUST 2014 , SINCE DAY ONE WE NOTICE THE TRANNY DOESN'T SHIFT RIGHT AND HAS BAD PICK UP YOU CANT EVEN GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY . , WE COMPLAINED AND THE DEALER DOESN'T DO ANYTHING SAYS OH THIS IS NORMAL. NO WAY I SHOULDN'T GET A BACKACHE EVERY TIME I DRIVE THIS JOURNEY. YOU CAN BE DRIVING AND WHEN U START SLOWING DOWN IT FEELS LIKE UR BEING HIT FROM BEHIND WHEN THE TRANNY SHIFTS . OR IF COMING TO A STOP SIGN THEN YOU HIT GAS IT SHIFTS THE SAME WAY . HORRIBLE AND A WASTE OF MONEY I WILL GO AGAIN FOR THE 10 TH TIME AND IF THEY DON'T FIX THIS , TIME TO TAKE THEM TO COURT LEMON LAW TIME .. *TR
- 12/16/2019· STEERING,ENGINE
MY VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING THREE TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. ALL THREE TIMES WERE AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. I THEN PUT IT IN PARK, PRESSED MY IGNITION BUTTON TO OFF, THEN PUSHED THE IGNITION BUTTON WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IT STARTED ALL THREE TIMES ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. WHEN IT SHUT OFF, I LOST POWER STEERING ALL THREE TIMES, SO THANKFULLY I WAS AT LOW SPEED. I DO CURRENTLY HAVE CODE P0016 WHEN I SCAN IT WITH MY READER. I HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC CHANGE 1 OF MY CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT AUTOZONE RECOMMENDED. THAT DIDN'T SOLVE ANYTHING. THEN I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT DODGE OF BLOOMINGTON, MN TO HAVE A LUGNUT REPAIRED AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FURTHER DIAGNOSED. THEY REPLACED THE LUGNUT BUT TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME LEFT IN THE DAY TO LOOK AT LIGHT, AND SAID NO RENTAL VEHICLES WERE AVAILABLE, WHICH IS ODD CONSIDERING THE 500 VEHICLES IN THEIR LOT. SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT COON RAPIDS CHRYSLER AND THEY DUG AROUND FOR THREE HOURS, TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING BUT CHARGED ME $500. AGAIN NO RENTALS HERE EITHER. HOW FAR DO WE DIG, I HAVE 297,000 MILES BUT OTHER THAN THIS RECENT ISSUE, VEHICLE HAS BEEN GOOD. HAPPY TO INCLUDE ANYTHING EXTRA YOU WOULD LIKE. I DID HAVE COON RAPIDS CHRYSLER REPLACE A CAMSHAFT IN SPRING OF 2019 WHEN ENGINE WAS TICKING. THAT SOLVED THE TICKING. I DID NOTICE MY TICK IS BACK TO ABOUT 75% OF THE SOUND IT WAS IN THE SPRING AFTER MY NOVEMBER 29TH ATTEMPTED DIAGNOSIS AT COON RAPIDS. TYPING ON MY PHONE, SO I APOLOGIZE FOR A FEW MISSED CAPITALIZATIONS. FIRST SHUTOFF WAS NOVEMBER 15TH, RECENT ONE WAS DECEMBER 15TH AND THEN ONE IN BETWEEN.
- 12/16/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
THE RADIO WILL RANDOMLY TURN STATIONS AND JUST COMPLETELY GO BLACK. THE A/C TURNS ITSELF ON AND OFF. THE AIRBAG LIGHTS KEEP RANDOMLY COMING UP AND THEN GO AWAY.THIS ALL HAPPENS RATHER I'M DRIVING FAST, SLOW, OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND HAS HAPPENED SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR A YEAR AGO. I'M ALSO HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON WITH IT BEING THE P0420. I ONLY USE MID GRADE GAS AND ONLY FROM EXXON OR CHEVRON. I ALSO MAKE SURE THE GAS CAP IS ON TIGHTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON ONE DAY AND NOT THE NEXT.
- 12/16/2016· VISIBILITY/WIPER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH, MUST CAREFULLY, PURPOSEFULLY TIME TURNING THEM OFF OR THEY GET STUCK ANYWHERE BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. ARE NOT CONSISTENT WITH TURNING ON. PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER, PLEASE RECALL THIS
- 12/16/2015· POWER TRAIN,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES
RECIVED RECALL OF THE ABS MODUEL, PASSENGER SEAT SOMETIME FALLS FOR NO REASON. HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE CAR TO GOING INTO GEAR AND NOT COMING OUT OF GEAR. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE. THEY ADVISED IT HAD BEEN FIXED BUT IT STILL GET STUCK FROM TIME TO TIME. I DO NO FEEL SAFE IN THIS CARE AND FEEL LIKE I AM STUCK IN A VEHICLE I CAN'T TRUST. IN THESE INSTANCES THE SEAT WE WHERE ON THE HIGHWAY. MOVING FROM GEAR TO PARK OR PARK TO GEAR THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
- 12/16/2015· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SEND THE PART TO THE DEALER. THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
- 12/15/2015· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
- 12/15/2015· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE CONTACT'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,500.
- 12/14/2015· STEERING,POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON WITH THE STARTER KEY, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT WAS NEAR INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,700.
- 12/14/2015· ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
- 12/13/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Traction control goes off without warning at random times. In different weather conditions for no reason. Car jerks and will no longer accelerate. Have cause several dangerous situations while driving this car
- 12/13/2016· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEFire
WE PURCHASED A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY ON 8/04/2016 UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CERTIFIED. WE EVENTUALLY GOT THE DEALER TO AGREE FOR US TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO BE CERTIFIED AND ADDRESS ALL THE OTHER CONCERNS. WE PICKED THE VEHICLE UP IN NY, HEADING HOME TO PA AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY WIFE, OUR ONLY DAUGHTER, TWO YOUNGEST SONS, AND MYSELF. WE WERE STRANDED, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE DID NOTHING INCLUDING THE WARRANTY COMPANY. ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE HAD FACTORY, WE JUST PURCHASE THE VEHICLE INCLUDING "REQUIRED WARRANTY" FOR $2000, WE WERE DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE FROM DODGE AND THE DEALERSHIP. WE HAVE BEEN IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE DEALER VIA DIFFERENT MEDIATION AND TO THIS DAY, WE ARE STILL ON OUR OWN WITH OUT A VEHICLE THAT IS SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
- 12/12/2015· SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
HELLO MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I A SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO SMALL CHILDREN. I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF A DODGE JOURNEY FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED TWO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. WITH THESE RISKS COME SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER VEHICLE. AT THIS TIME I AM HIGHLY UPSET BECAUSE BASICALLY I HAVE TO PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH MINE AND MY CHILDREN'S LIVE EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. I DO NOT THINK IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR A COMPANY TO KNOWINGLY ALLOW ANYONE ESPECIALLY CHILDREN TO DRIVE AROUND IN A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE THAT CAN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH WITHOUT PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE FIXED. I AM VERY UPSET AND AM CONSIDERING LOOKING INTO GETTING A LAWYER TO DEFEND MY RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- 12/11/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I'VE NOTICE WHIT SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THE HEATER HOSE FITTING BROKE OFF CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK.
- 12/10/2016· SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
OWNED THIS 'VEHICLE' FOR ALMOST A YEAR (13,500 MILES - HAD SOME MILES FROM DEALER). BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO MASTER CYLINDER AND RELATED ISSUES. ADDITIONAL FIVE RECALLS ON TOP OF THAT - ONE RELATED BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE ACTUAL RECALL BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT... YET....WAS BEING UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE SEAT BELT - ON A NORMAL DAY - EVERY DAY. I AM NOW ON MY 2ND SENIOR SUPERVISOR AT CHEVROLET TELLING THEM TO COME PICK THE THING UP. NATURALLY CHEVY'S STANCE IS TO KEEP REPAIRING THE VEHICLE - NOT CALL IT WHAT IT IS, A BAD PRODUCT AND TAKE IT BACK. SO, MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DIFFERENT CHEVY REPAIR SHOPS, ALL SETUP BY CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE OF COURSE, AND QUITE FRANKLY I PREFER THE LOANER VEHICLES BECAUSE AT LEAST YOU DON'T HAVE TO STAND ON THE BRAKES TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING FORWARD...OR BACKWARD ON A HILL...OR KEEP TWO CAR LENGTHS BEHIND BECAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKING IS NOT AN OPTION. TRADE IN VALUE IS LESS THAN HALF WHAT I PAID, AND I'M AFRAID THE NEXT OWNER MIGHT BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. MY GRANDMOTHER AND MY SON WON'T RIDE IN IT...REST OF THE FAMILY DOESN'T WANT TO EVEN TRY AFTER HEARING THE STORIES. SO, DON'T BUY ONE OF THESE VEHICLES. CHEVY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT, AND ADMIT WHEN THEY MANUFACTURE AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. ALL VEHICLES HAVE RECALLS. I'VE OWNED 5 CHEVY'S. NEVER AGAIN. ACTUALLY CONSIDERING LETTING THEM REPO THE VEHICLE JUST TO GET RID OF IT. BUYER BEWARE.
- 12/10/2015· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
- 12/09/2015· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DOWNHILL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HYDROPLANE IN THE RAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED DECREASED STOPPING POWER DUE TO THE BRAKING FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO COMPLAINED OF A LOUD ABNORMAL HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
- 12/09/2015· STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Crash
WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND I BEGAN TO LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED OVER ON ITS SIDE AND AIRBAGS EVENTUALLY DEPLOYED. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR POTENTIAL INJURIES FROM THE INCIDENT. NO CITATIONS WERE GIVEN FOR THE LOSS TO INDICATE NEGLIGENCE ON MY END. I BELIEVE THIS MAY HAVE BEEN RESULTED FROM THE CURRENT RECALL ON THE VEHICLE.
- 12/08/2014· VISIBILITY/WIPER
I PURCHASED A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY JUNE 6, 2014. THE FOLLOWING DAY MY WIFE NOTICED LARGE SPOTTING ON THE (6) SIDE GLASS PANELS- PROBLEM WITH THE POLARIZATION PROCESS. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE FOR REPLACEMENT ON JUNE 9, 2014- THE CAR HAD 35 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER LLC DECLINED VEHICLE REPLACEMENT. THEY MADE THE DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO REPLACE ALL (6) SIDE PANELS OF GLASS. THE FIRST ATTEMPT RESULTED IN ANOTHER BATCH OF EQUALLY DEFECTIVE AUTO GLASS. BUT NOW I HAD NEW PROBLEMS. NOW THE WINDOWS BINDED AND SQUEAKED WITH EVERY WINDOW USE. I DEMANDED VEHICLE REPLACEMENT AGAIN. THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER LLC AGAIN DECLINED. THEY WANTED ONE MORE SHOT AT REPLACING THE AUTO GLASS. THIS 2ND ATTEMPT RESULTED IN ANOTHER BATCH OF DEFECTIVE AUTO GLASS AND THE WINDOWS SQUEAKED AND BINDED. ALSO NOW I HAD BODY DAMAGE AS BOTH REAR DOORS HAD (4) INCH CREASES IN THEM FROM THE REPAIR ATTEMPT. I DEMANDED VEHICLE REPLACEMENT AGAIN. THE CAR HAD SLIGHTLY OVER 100 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME. CHRYSLER REFUSED REPLACEMENT AND STATED THEY WERE DONE WORKING ON THE CAR. I TRADED IN THIS 2014 DODGE JOURNEY AND TOOK A 5,000.00 LOSS. THIS WAS ON A CAR THAT HAD 168 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. CHRYSLER DID NOT OFFER ME A BUY BACK OR GOODWILL ALLOWANCE ON A VEHICLE THAT I DID NOT FEEL SAFE IN AFTER (2) FAILED REPAIR ATTEMPTS AND THE WINDOWS STILL WERE BINDING. *TR
- 12/07/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY 2014 DODGE JOURNEY WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY, I TRIED TO START UP THE CAR AND IT DID NOT WANT TO TURN ON. ON THE DASH THE FOLLOWING APPEARED AND FLASHED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE TURNING OFF: A RED LIGHTNING BOLT AND AIRBAG. THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ALSO FLASHED IN YELLOW HOWEVER IT DID STAY ON. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT NEEDED A BATTERY REPLACEMENT SO WITH BATTERY JUMPER CABLES WE ATTEMPTED TO GET THE JOURNEY TO START AND IT REFUSED TO START EVEN AFTER LEAVING THE CARS CONNECTED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. I READ SOME FORUMS ONLINE AS MORE PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR DODGE JOURNEY'S (RANGING FROM 2009-2016 MODELS) TWO GENTLEMEN STATED IF YOU PLACE THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD CRANK UP HOWEVER MY CAR DID NOT. THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STUCK AND EXTREMELY HARD TO PRESS DOWN AS WELL BUT THAT'S USUALLY LIKE THAT FOR ME ON ANY GIVEN DAY TO START MY CAR. I ATTEMPTED TO START UP THE VEHICLE AGAIN WITHOUT USING JUMPER CABLES AND THE DASH THEN STATED IT DID NOT DETECT THE KEY BUT THE KEY WAS INSIDE THE CAR WITH ME, AGAIN ALL LIGHTS TURNING ON, FLASHING AND THEN TURNING OFF ONLY FOR TRANSMISSION LIGHT TO STAY ON. I AM AWARE THERE ARE SOME PREVIOUS AND MORE RECENT RECALLS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I'VE HAD TWO REPAIRED HOWEVER THE DEALER DOES NOT MAKE IT EASY FOR THE JOB TO BE DONE, EITHER PARTS NEED TO BE ORDERED AND ARE NOT IN TO SOMEONE NOT REACHING OUT WHEN THEY'RE READY AS WELL AS BEING TOLD MY CAR WOULD NEED TO STAY THERE OVERNIGHT TO SEVERAL DAYS AS THEY WERE EXTREMELY BUSY WHICH DOES NOT WORK FOR ME. I AM NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT IT SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL (UNKNOWN). 12/07/2019 I TRIED TO START UP THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN AND STILL DOES NOT TURN ON, TRANSMISSION LIGHT AND AIRBAG LIGHT BOTH STAY ON.
- 12/05/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
C2200/49 Abs module internal failure code comes, along with traction control comes and goes at the same time and have learned that it is a known issue for my vehicle models from 2009-2020. High failure rate and cost is astronomically high 900 dollars to replace and programming. It all started when I accidentally ran up on a curb in October.
- 12/05/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DODGE STATES THERE IS A RECALL ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PART BUT STATES THAT IT IS A BOLT IN BOLT OUT PART AND THE LABOR TO GET TO THE PART WILL BE $1100. THE LABOR IS NOT COVERED. I ALSO CONTACTED CORPORATE DODGE AND I WOULD NEED TO PAY AND BE REIMBURSED. DODGE CONTACTED US FOR THE RECALL, WE DID NOT INITIATE THE ISSUE.
- 12/04/2025· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and Traction Control Systems malfunctioned, causing an uneven wheel spin and making the vehicle extremely difficult to steer or control. The vehicle later failed to start because of a faulty ABS module. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who performed a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The ABS and HCU modules were replaced, but the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed of additional costs and asked to retrieve the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 230,000.
- 12/02/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE ANTI SKID SHOWED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AS OFF THEN A LIGHTNING SYMBOL CAME IN AND CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE NIT LETTING ME ACCELERATE MUCH AT ALL SO I WAS FORCED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. AS IT WENT INTO LIMP IT DEACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY CAUSING A TRAFFIC PROBLEM BEFORE I COULD GET OFF TO THR SIDE.
- 12/02/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE THE BATTERY WAS TESTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO ISSUES FOUND WITH THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED AAA AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.*DT CONSUMER STATED CAR STALLS AT STOP WITHIN THE FIRST 7 MILES EVERY WEEK. EVEN AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED OIL COOLER/OIL FILL TUBE CONSTANTLY LEAKS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THERMOSTAT COMES ON. *JB
- 11/30/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My car is showing signs of electrical malfunctioning. My Journey stopped at a traffic light and would not turn back on. It was like the battery had died. When I gave it a jump, the lights would come on but not start. Once the cables were taken off the car would die again. Randomly after letting it rest, the car started and I took it to the shop to get the alternator checked. They kept it for about two days and I was told that the alternator was good. The car also never cut off while they had it. A few days later, While driving the car kept glitching on and off. The screen in the car (radio) would go completely blank. When it came back on it was reset to a default time and radio station. A few days later The Journey would drive fine but only for a short distance. Today my car stopped once again at a stop light. After trying to give it a jump the lights would come on (as long as it was hooked up to another car) but once the cables were off the car would be completely dead. I will be taking it to dodge soon to get a diagnostic test ran. Is there any suggestions or information I should know about before taking it to get tested?