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2014 Dodge Journey Electrical system Problems

Complaints
106about this part
Share
25%of 416 total for the year
Median mileage
47,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Dodge Journey, 25% of the 416 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving the anti skid showed on instrument panel as off then a lightning symbol came in and car went into limp mode nit letting me accelerate much at all so I was forced to pull off the road. As it went into limp it deaccelerated very quickly causing a traffic problem before I could get off to thr side.”

NHTSA complaint #11377517, filed 2020-12, 109,774 miles

“In the past two years I have had multiple electrical problems. The A/C turns on all on its own. The radio changes channels on its own but most important this morning 23 oct 2019 my 2014 Dodge Journey completely shutdown while I was making a right hand turn. Luckily I was able to get off the road safely.”

NHTSA complaint #11270349, filed 2019-10, 56,387 miles

“Power window control on driver side will stop working and not allow the windows to close back up. Power locks stopped working. I have noticed that the power cord going from the door to the body of the car keeps disconnecting from the body of the car. I have noticed that the power cord going from the door to the body of the car keeps disconnecting the box from the body of the car. This feature happens when the car is in park or going down the road and drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11321928, filed 2020-04, 54,779 miles

“I have taken my vehical to the dealership because the air bag sensor keeps turning off and on. When I get there it off. The say they can not replicate the problem.. I am afraid the airbag is going to deploy while I am driving. Next the power that control the radio amd bluetooh will justbstop working while driving. The screen will go black and then power cycle itself as if I just turn the car on. I believe there is a major electrical problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11182479, filed 2019-02, 122,200 miles

“Car shuts off in the middle of driving. Power steering and breaks go out. Very dangerous, without any warning the car just turns off. It has happened at all different speeds and while turning. I was driving the car on the freeway with my kids and car suddenly shut off.”

NHTSA complaint #11130241, filed 2018-09, 80,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20202030%
20192323%
20187230%
20175929%
20168522%
201511821%
201410625%
20137321%
201211631%
20114325%
201060061%
200976754%
2008675%

Other parts of the 2014 Dodge Journey

Engine
98 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsSeats
43 complaintsElectronic stability control
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Dodge Journey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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