2014 DODGE JOURNEY

10 recalls — 635 complaints

18V332000 May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
4,815,661 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
18V332000 May 17, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
4,815,661 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
18V332000 May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
4,815,661 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
17V824000 Dec 21, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 ma... Read more
Consequence
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
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.kidd... Read more
61,791 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
17V432000 Jul 7, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Remedy
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... Read more
363,480 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
16V273000 May 6, 2016
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
8,569 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15V675000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
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 Elec... Read more
Consequence
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
275,187 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15V675000 Oct 19, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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 Elec... Read more
Consequence
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
275,187 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15V431000 Jul 7, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
145,379 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
14V711000 Nov 7, 2014
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Consequence
With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

Complaint Statistics

635 total complaints 50 crashes 15 fires 78 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM101
ENGINE97
SERVICE BRAKES77
UNKNOWN OR OTHER62
AIR BAGS46
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)41
SEATS38
POWER TRAIN34
STEERING27
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 3, 2026
Incident date: Jan 18, 2026
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... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2024
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 4, 2023
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 m... Read more
SEATS Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 24, 2025
While parked the drivers seat headrest ARS system activated. Hitting the driver in the back of the head.
AIR BAGS Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
None of the airbags in the car deployed when I was in a high-impact front-end collision traveling at 45 mph. I was wearing my seatbelt, but the airbags did not deploy. I did not have the added protection of the airbags, so my injuries were much more severe than they would have been if the airbags h... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure and the check engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the tires were recently replaced; however, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 8, 2025
I am the original owner of a Dodge Journey 2014 SXT that had the R61 ABS recall done in 2016. Now my ABS and Traction Light is on constantly and I have no cruise control. I took it into a dealer for the U49 Recall and asked them to look at the ABS issue. They said the ABS module needed replacement... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
viscous unit for AWD dodge journeys has been failing causing a clunking and chunking noise. Causing the car jerk on takeoff or on turns. From what others been having issues with is the same thing. Causing a risk of a crash of the rear differential cracking and breaking free from the car. I had to r... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
viscous unit for AWD dodge journeys has been failing causing a clunking and chunking noise. Causing the car jerk on takeoff or on turns. From what others been having issues with is the same thing. Causing a risk of a crash of the rear differential cracking and breaking free from the car. I had to r... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 21, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
Recall U67
ENGINE Apr 5, 2025
Incident date: Mar 20, 2025
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 ne... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 17, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
Hi, my dodge Journey 2014 has been experiencing steering issues(stiff and hard to turn) when driving at lower speeds. I know that same Dodge Journey model and year has had a lot of recalls for that. Please verify and let me know what's the process to get this steering issue fixed under recall as thi... Read more
STEERING Mar 17, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
Hi, my dodge Journey 2014 has been experiencing steering issues(stiff and hard to turn) when driving at lower speeds. I know that same Dodge Journey model and year has had a lot of recalls for that. Please verify and let me know what's the process to get this steering issue fixed under recall as thi... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
ABS recall dealership has had the vehicle for 3 months
ENGINE Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
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 co... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
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 co... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 12, 2025
Incident date: Jan 3, 2025
Unknown: traction control light, air bag light, cruis control, horn, are not functioning properly and i believe it is the clock spring. Not sure if it was part of a recall previously.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Jan 12, 2025
Incident date: Jan 3, 2025
Unknown: traction control light, air bag light, cruis control, horn, are not functioning properly and i believe it is the clock spring. Not sure if it was part of a recall previously.
AIR BAGS Jan 12, 2025
Incident date: Jan 3, 2025
Unknown: traction control light, air bag light, cruis control, horn, are not functioning properly and i believe it is the clock spring. Not sure if it was part of a recall previously.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 4, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
my rear back up camera going bad again I had it replace a few yrs ago and it is doing the same thing again, picture is upside down at times or the image is doing a horizontal rolling making it unusable or going blank and also is distracting when trying to back up and the image catches your eyes whil... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 27, 2024
Incident date: Oct 22, 2024
ABS module failure for my 2014 Dodge Journey This vehicle had a recall R61: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module on about 275,600 of the above vehicles may have a ground wire eyelet on the right front shock tower that allows water to wick through the ground wire case and into the ABS module.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 25, 2024
Incident date: Oct 3, 2024
The car will completely stop/stall out (odometer drops to 0) at a stop whether it’s a stop sign, red light, traffic. I have to put it into park and press the button to restart it again, and sometimes it will stall out again once putting it back into drive if I don’t immediately drive off pressin... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 1, 2024
Incident date: Sep 30, 2024
The ABS module has failed. There was a recall R61 issued previously for this issue of moisture causing ABS module failures. The original recall was completed on this vehicle [XXX]. There is no documentation that the ABS module itself was replaced at that time since this is a tiered recall. The ABS m... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 1, 2024
Incident date: Sep 30, 2024
The ABS module has failed. There was a recall R61 issued previously for this issue of moisture causing ABS module failures. The original recall was completed on this vehicle [XXX]. There is no documentation that the ABS module itself was replaced at that time since this is a tiered recall. The ABS m... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 28, 2024
Incident date: May 10, 2024
In May after tires rotated the abs warning lights started coming on took my dodge journey back to dealership they analyze it and found it was the abs system but there was no part to order to repair the system.
SEATS Aug 16, 2024
Incident date: Aug 15, 2024
Head rest deployed without any type of impact
SEATS Aug 12, 2024
Incident date: Aug 12, 2024
I got into my car today , August 12, 2024, and my son noticed something wrong with the front passenger seat headrest. It had somehow deployed. I was not in an accident. The little black pieces that are apparently supposed to hold a pin were completely broken. I don't know if it is because it has bee... Read more
SEATS Jul 15, 2024
Incident date: Jul 14, 2024
As I was driving on the highway my headrest made a loud bang and smaked the back of my head/ neck with a lot of force. I almost lost control of the vehicle, and it really hurt. My headrest still is apart. Going to see if a dealership can do anything tomorrow. This was so scary it is a huge saftey is... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 12, 2024
Incident date: Aug 14, 2023
My rear view camera started to flicker and the picture would sometimes be upside down. This happened for a while before it totally stopped working. Replaced the camera with an OEM part in 2021and it worked fine for about two years. Then same issue. Dodge says I need to replace the camera again.
SEATS May 26, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
Headrest on passenger side popped open very loudly and hit my daughters head while we were sitting in a drive thru
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR Apr 30, 2024
Incident date: Jun 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle ABS and vehicle traction lights illuminated. The contact states the cruise control function failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with an ABS module failure. T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 4, 2024
Incident date: Apr 4, 2024
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 o... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 4, 2024
Incident date: Apr 4, 2024
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 o... Read more
ENGINE Apr 4, 2024
Incident date: Apr 4, 2024
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 o... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Mar 26, 2024
Incident date: Feb 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clunking and knocking sound was heard. The traction control, ABS, and AWD warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was t... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 26, 2024
Incident date: Feb 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clunking and knocking sound was heard. The traction control, ABS, and AWD warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was t... Read more
STEERING Feb 24, 2024
Incident date: Jan 17, 2024
The steering wheel locked on me while it was on drive. I could not turn it left or right. It does this at random which is dangerous. It locked as if the car was off but it wasn't.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 15, 2024
Incident date: Feb 10, 2024
Under heavy braking conditions the vehicles ABS system did not engage and the vehicle slid losing control. There was a safety recall R61 which was documented as completed 20 May 2016, but inspection of the ABS ground wire shows it in its original position when compared to page 18 of the recall inst... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 15, 2024
Incident date: Feb 10, 2024
Under heavy braking conditions the vehicles ABS system did not engage and the vehicle slid losing control. There was a safety recall R61 which was documented as completed 20 May 2016, but inspection of the ABS ground wire shows it in its original position when compared to page 18 of the recall inst... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 26, 2024
Incident date: Jan 26, 2024
Suddenly brown smoke came out when I started a car and tried to roll down the window. My husband pulled out the controller which seems to be the cause of the smoke from the wire.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 25, 2024
Incident date: Dec 15, 2018
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 bac... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 25, 2024
Incident date: Dec 15, 2018
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 bac... Read more
ENGINE Jan 25, 2024
Incident date: Dec 15, 2018
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 bac... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Jan 19, 2024
Incident date: Jul 16, 2020
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 ... Read more
ENGINE Jan 19, 2024
Incident date: Jul 16, 2020
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Jan 12, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS became disabled. The traction control, ABS, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The lights went off for twenty minutes and then became illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to the lo... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 12, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS became disabled. The traction control, ABS, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The lights went off for twenty minutes and then became illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to the lo... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Jan 12, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS became disabled. The traction control, ABS, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The lights went off for twenty minutes and then became illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to the lo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 13, 2023
Incident date: Dec 13, 2023
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 20, 2023
Incident date: Nov 20, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the battery and the alternator were replaced; howeve... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — DODGE JOURNEY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA24003 Opened: Aug 1, 2024
EA — Open — Model Year: 2009
Vehicle entrapment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved pa... Read more
PE24006 Opened: Feb 27, 2024 — Closed: Sep 26, 2025
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2019
Back up camera failure
On February 27, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to investigate complaints alleging a loss of back up camera function in Model Year (MY) 2018 through 2020 Dodge Journey vehicles.  Complainants reported experiencing black screens, upside down ... Read more
RQ22002 Opened: Jul 22, 2022 — Closed: Jun 16, 2025
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2015
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
On December 13, 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received recall 16V-907 from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that identified a safety defect involving crankshaft or camshaft sensor failures on certain 2016 Model Year Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehi... Read more

DODGE JOURNEY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE JOURNEY across all model years (2009–2020).

72 Total Recalls
7,881 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
348 Reported Crashes
163 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

DODGE JOURNEY — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2020 1 77 View
2019 1 116 View
2018 9 328 View
2017 5 308 View
2016 6 598 View
2015 9 859 View
2014 (current) 10 635
2013 5 503 View
2012 7 621 View
2011 4 252 View
2010 4 1,475 View
2009 11 2,090 View
2008 0 12 View
2007 0 7 View

Other DODGE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
DURANGO 234 19,190 View
CARAVAN 213 14,304 View
GRAND CARAVAN 203 18,754 View
CHARGER 200 8,152 View
RAM 176 5,521 View
DAKOTA 153 9,250 View
CHALLENGER 102 2,357 View
STRATUS 94 3,621 View