2014 Dodge Journey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 9%of 416 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Dodge Journey, 9% of the 416 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“On 03/24/19 we were making a left hand turn when the whole car shudder and a loud sound was made. We got out to investigate and burning oil could be smelled. The vehicle was brought to firestone auto carecenter. The but it up on the lift. The transmission housing snapped at the bolts and drive shaft snapped. The vehicle only has 60,000 miles on it. The drive train warranty expired january 2019. The vehicle was purchased certified used”
NHTSA complaint #11191317, filed 2019-03, 60,000 miles“The Dodge Journey rolls back on hills. It is dangerous and I'm sure caused accidents. I have an automatic and it never holds the vehicle, it just rolls back. In this day and age it's absolutely a major fault. You have to let brake go and hit accelerator. Dangerous. Also the radio wit maps and directions is broken for 2nd time.”
NHTSA complaint #10731828, filed 2015-07, 100 miles“While driving on a highway going straight at 60 MPH my vehicle shuts off. We then have to stop the vehicle to restart it. This has been happening about 1x a week for about a month. There are no codes and all engine information reads fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11384991, filed 2020-12, 178,000 miles“There is a u67 by FCA recall on my 2014 Dodge Journey which I was not notified by the dealer! I found out about the recall after paying to have the catalytic converter replaced mysel! …”
NHTSA complaint #11337442, filed 2020-07, 18 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231753Jan 14, 2023Emissions recal U67 Catalytic Converter Efficiency
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10221375Jun 22, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10212248Mar 30, 2022Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended…
- 10228975Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10223014Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220631Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10212234Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221231Jun 16, 2021PLATE, TORQUE CONVERTER DRIVE For 3.6L with 62TE NOTE: FOR ALL PROMASTER (VF) 3.6L/62TE EQUIPPED VEHICLES: IF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET TO THE TRANSMISSION CASE FASTENERS ARE…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 7% |
| 2018 | 18 | 8% |
| 2017 | 32 | 16% |
| 2016 | 87 | 22% |
| 2015 | 77 | 14% |
| 2014 | 36 | 9% |
| 2013 | 29 | 8% |
| 2012 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 | 20 | 12% |
| 2010 | 48 | 5% |
| 2009 | 104 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2014 Dodge Journey
106 complaintsEngine
98 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsSeats
43 complaintsElectronic stability control
41 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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