Is the 2014 Dodge JOURNEY reliable?

The 2014 Dodge JOURNEY has 643 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.3x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Dodge JOURNEY?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (104 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (102 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (91 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Dodge JOURNEY?

Yes, there are 7 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, EQUIPMENT, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Contact any Dodge dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Dodge JOURNEY?

The 2014 Dodge JOURNEY gets 19 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2526. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Dodge JOURNEY?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Dodge JOURNEY is approximately $1,585/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Dodge JOURNEY

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Dodge JOURNEY has 643 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 503. The most common issue is electrical problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: the vehicle will fail to start initially. after several attempts the vehicle will start and the check engine light will appear. also sometimes while driving the vehicle will cut out and the dash will go blank and have all of the warning lights illuminated, i.e. abs, airbags, esc, tpms, engine mil,. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 12 fire reports filed.

12 fire reports 38 crash reports 60 injuries

643

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

104 complaints

16%

• THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL TO START INITIALLY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WILL START AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR. ALSO SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OUT AND THE DASH WILL GO BLANK AND HAVE ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, I.E. ABS, AIRBAGS, ESC, TPMS, ENGINE MIL,
• DVD SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. THOUGHT DVD WAS JUST STUCK IN THE PLAYER. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX AND WAS INFORMED IT JUST QUIT WORKING. HAVE NOT HAD THE VEHICLE 3 MONTHS AND NOW HAVING TO WAIT FOR A NEW DVD SYSTEM, HOPING NO OTHER ISSUES ARISE! *JS
• UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTROL SCREEN FREEZING NOT ALLOWING ANY USE. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME IT STARTS WORKING. CAN NOT ADJUST AIR HOT OR COLD AND CAN NOT CHANGE RADIO STATIONS. AT DEALER ON 8/13/14 AND ADVISED NO UPDATES FOR SYSTEM. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 5 fire reports💥 4 crashes

“THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL TO START INITIALLY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WILL START AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR. ALSO SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OUT AND THE DASH WILL GO BLANK AND HAVE ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, I.E. ABS, AIRBAGS, ESC, TPMS, ENGINE MIL,”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Dodge JOURNEY

Based on 415 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 51K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

130

30-60K

104

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 47K mi · 70 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 55K mi · 60 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 55K mi · 51 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 30K mi · 27 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 47K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 26K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING17/05/2018

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Dodge JOURNEY

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,527

Per month

$211

Per mile

21.1¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,001/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,001/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Dodge JOURNEY

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,585

Full coverage / month

$132

Liability only / year

$626

vs US avg

-5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1585

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2014 JOURNEY, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 643 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL TO START INITIALLY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WILL START AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR. ALSO SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OUT AND THE DASH WILL GO BLANK AND HAVE ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, I.E. ABS, AIRBAGS, ESC, TPMS, ENGINE MIL,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER WAITING A BRIEF MOMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: 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. WHEN CHECKED IT WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER PART. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: OUR DVD/NAVIGATION SYSTEM RANDOMLY POWERS OFF AND RESTARTS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN "UPDATED" AND HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. WE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE ADDRESSED 3 TIMES AND OUR VEHICLE IS IN THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN RIGHT NOW. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)