2014 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

98Engine complaints

23.6%Of all 416 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM104 · 25%

ENGINE98 · 23.6%

SERVICE BRAKES80 · 19.2%

Unspecified / other65 · 15.6%

AIR BAGS46 · 11.1%

Share of the 416 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Dodge Journey overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL…”NHTSA complaint 10819905 — filed 01/13/2016

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10819445 — filed 01/11/2016

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10810130 — filed 12/14/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Dodge Journey: 98 of 416 complaints on file (23.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Dodge Journey have in total?

416 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 26 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 38 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.