Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Dodge Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Dodge Journey has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 416 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V432000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V273000 Power Steering Return Hose may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V675000 Water May Enter the ABS Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V431000 Engine Cover may Contact Exhaust Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V711000 Incorrect Label Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 106 complaints
- Engine 98 complaints
- Service Brakes 80 complaints
- Unknown or Other 65 complaints
- Air Bags 46 complaints
- Seats 43 complaints
Of the 416 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 416 complaints, owners report 38 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Dodge Journey has a notable number of complaints and several recall campaigns, indicating reliability concerns. High complaint counts in the electrical system, engine, and brakes suggest frequent issues in these areas. The manufacturer has issued multiple recalls, including those related to safety-critical systems such as air bags and steering. Overall evidence points to below-average reliability, but information on specific failure rates is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid exchange
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacements
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid exchange
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Unusual engine noises
- Braking inefficiency
- Steering stiffness
- ESC warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Dodge Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.