2014 Dodge Journey engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V431000Jul 7, 2015145,379 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

  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.

  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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 10, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Won't start sometimes. This is because the BRAND NEW battery is slowly draining. Yet nothing has been left on, no lights, doors all securely shut. Nothing is left on that's visible anyway. Left me stranded and had to get towed or jumped. The battery is brand new as I mentioned. Afraid it's going to stall out on me and even not start up when I turn it off to run into the store! Even though I have been charging the battery until someone can figure this out, I don't trust it.

   NHTSA complaint #11763331 · source
2. Filed Feb 3, 2026230,000 miFLFireTowedEngine

   The contact's daughter owned a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 15V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts were not available. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, black smoke was seen coming from under the hood, and the engine caught on fire. The driver was able to successfully exit the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The local fire department arrived on the scene to…

   NHTSA complaint #11715239 · source
3. Filed Apr 5, 2025ILEngine

   I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a persistent engine misfire in my 2014 Dodge Journey AWD, which I believe may pose a safety risk to my family, myself, other drivers, and is not explained by regular maintenance and care. Since I first purchased the vehicle, I have performed all necessary maintenance and adhered to the recommended service intervals. However, despite these precautions, the engine has experienced consistent misfires. The misfires are…

   NHTSA complaint #11652953 · source
4. Filed Jan 28, 2025WIEngineOther / Unknown

   My complaint is I just had an oil change which I have done every 3000 miles since I own this car. I took car in December 9th for an oil change and after, the car started leaking oil all over. I took it back to Richlonn's Service which indicated that the cooler/oil filter housing was cracked, it cost me $1,382.93 to repair. The cooler/filter housing is located above exhaust manifold which had to be removed to replace, I think this is a fire hazard, not only that, I found out,…

   NHTSA complaint #11639016 · source
5. Filed Apr 4, 2024FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   When trying to start the car in the past every now in then I would get a one click and no start I tried to shift into neutral and nothing the same , I played with the button by turning g off and back on a few time and it would start and it started to get harder to get it to start and now it will only click and no start , I replaced the battery and starter was checked out and is good all battery ends are new and new battery cables , I know Google is no auto mechanic but the…

   NHTSA complaint #11581243 · source
6. Filed Jan 25, 2024OHElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Vehicle just won’t start sometimes. Changed battery , alternator, starter, ETC system. And nothing has helped. No rhyme or reason some days it starts perfectly fine multiple times .. other days I’ll go out and it just won’t start. I can go to my destination turn it off and it won’t turn back on.

   NHTSA complaint #11567877 · source
7. Filed Jan 19, 2024111,000 miCABody & StructureEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at speeds over 35 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently, and the temperature gauge was in the red. The contact also stated that on one occasion while the vehicle was turned off, the vehicle did not start. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger’s side door could not be opened from the outside. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11566514 · source
8. Filed Apr 9, 2023CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I bought this car used but it only had 26340 on it and now it is almost to 30000. When driving it sounds as though the motor is knocking, but the oil is fine when checked on. It seems to have difficulty changing gears, sometimes way to fast and it whines other times it struggles to shift gears. Rpms are not steady they are bouncing around high love. When it does get to speed it feels as though the brakes are being appflied. At times the motorwhines because, the gear is to…

   NHTSA complaint #11516163 · source
9. Filed Feb 7, 2023OKBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Tipm caused several issues, blown motor, and now is in the dealership shop for an alternator, battery, ground strap and other wiring issues. I haven’t had my car for over a year due to this.

   NHTSA complaint #11506069 · source
10. Filed Jan 31, 2023110,400 miDCTowedElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact’s son owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact then stated that on numerous occasions after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted each time after turning off the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that he was unable to turn off the headlamps and the key fob failed to operate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11504784 · source
11. Filed Oct 16, 2022MNAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

    unknown ,check engine light came on the screen blacked out and began to stall out on freeway doing 55 . was afraid of getting rearended.

    NHTSA complaint #11489425 · source
12. Filed Jul 10, 2022GAElectrical SystemEngineSteering

    While I was driving the car suddenly lost power steering and acceleration, the bolts broke off from the pulley and the serpentine belt came off while driving down a busy street

    NHTSA complaint #11473250 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology