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2014 Dodge Journey Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 416 total for the year
Median mileage
1,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 Dodge Journey, 1% of the 416 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,100 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The vehicle described above has been unable to unlock by itself on a continuing, but not regular basis. This occurs upon leaving the vehicle on several occasion. Per the dealer request, we began recording the number of times and locations. The attempts to correct or define the issue by fiat chrysler america and blue water chrysler-Dodge- jeep have garnered no corrective measures. I believe the compromises my family's safety as it remains uncorrected. The vehicle has been to the repair shop seven times for the issue. ....updated 11/18/15”

NHTSA complaint #10807043, filed 2015-11, 1,100 miles

“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 start. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger’s side door could not be opened from the outside. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11566514, filed 2024-01, 111,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that when locking the vehicle and exiting, all four doors unlock independently. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.”

NHTSA complaint #10682922, filed 2015-02, 500 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201711%
201431%
201111%
201020%
200991%

Other parts of the 2014 Dodge Journey

Electrical system
106 complaints
Engine
98 complaints
Brakes
87 complaints
Other or unknown
65 complaints
Air bags
46 complaints
Seats
43 complaints
Electronic stability control
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Vehicle speed control
22 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Dodge Journey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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