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2014 Dodge Journey Body and structure Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
3%of 416 total for the year
Median mileage
25,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Dodge Journey, 3% of the 416 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,800 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Driving alone a city street and pulled into a shop and the car had a cloud of smoke, as I was parking, then noticed fluid running from underneath. I didn't know what had happen. A refund for repairs on this vehicle would help. And effort to someone letting me know why this happened , is the question”

NHTSA complaint #11221673, filed 2019-06, 96,310 miles

“We were hit on our entire passenger side by an out of control driver, the side or front airbag did not deploy, my wifes hand was broke and my sons head bounced off the back passenger window.”

NHTSA complaint #11415466, filed 2021-05, 80,000 miles

“The first day drove this brand new Dodge Journey to work. And came back with the hood released. The only thing it could happen was I accidentally touch the hood release handle when I apply/release the parking brake, because they are too closed. It is a really bad design.”

NHTSA complaint #10653228, filed 2014-11, 200 miles

“Our vehicle would vibrate while we were driving at highway speeds. We thought this was a normal thing with the Dodge Journey but asked the dealership to look at the issue anyways. After an inspection, our tires on our 6-month old car had been worn down and needed to be replaced. The tire company requested an alignment check and it was discovered that the right side inner and outer tie rods are bent. We have not been in any accidents/car collisions. …”

NHTSA complaint #10704544, filed 2015-04, 9,500 miles

“The vehicle was in a car accident. My daughter was sitting behind me. Which I was the driver and she was behind me on the left rear. My daughter had the seat belt on and so did I. My concern is why did my daughter ended up going all the way forward hitting me from behind with her knees that the next day my behind was hurting g. Will my daughter on the mean time during the accident her head hurtled, nose, and upper and lower back. It seems the seat belt did not lock as soon as the impact because if it had. …”

NHTSA complaint #11163737, filed 2018-12, 34,599 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201933%
201852%
201742%
201641%
2015102%
2014133%
201382%
201282%
201111%
201071%
2009211%

Other parts of the 2014 Dodge Journey

Electrical system
106 complaintsEngine
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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