2014 Dodge Journey: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Engine · 230,000 miles · FL · fire

The contact's daughter owned a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign: 15V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts were not available. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, black smoke was seen coming from under the hood, and the engine caught on fire. The driver was able to successfully exit the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The local fire department arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The source of the fire was deemed recall-related. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location and was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. No injuries or medical attention were sought. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2024 · Electrical · TX

Suddenly brown smoke came out when I started a car and tried to roll down the window. My husband pulled out the controller which seems to be the cause of the smoke from the wire.

Filed Jun 1, 2021 · Electrical · GA · fire

Front driver side door wiring caught on fire while driving, which now none of the windows work.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Transmission · MI

While driving from from grand rapids and arriving to michigan city, indiana, I hear a noise that mimicked that of a flat tire. I immediately made a right turn into the parking lot to check each one of my tires, but none of them were low or completely deflated. I drove up a bit to park my vehicle, so I could further investigate and it stalled. When I got out of the vehicle, I smelled a light burning smell coming from underneath tbe vehicle and I just let it sit, while calling my insurance company's roadside assistance to obtain support. I had the vehicle towed back to grand rapids costing me $401 because my insurance only paid up to 15 miles for towing and this drive was approximately a 125 mile drive. Due to covid, I had to pay out of pocket for a ride back to grand rapids as well. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership where I purchased the car back in april 2015 and after the delearship checked to diagnose the vehicle, I received a phone call saying it was my all wheel drive powertrain unit/system and it had busted and was leaking fluid. The quote that the gentleman gave was a whopping $2200 and some change. I really thought I remembered purchasing a powertrain warranty, but is there a way to find out for sure if I did? I would appreciate more guidance on this situation because I am out of thousands of dollars and would love to have some financial assistance, if possible. Also, I wanted to initiate a recall for this because if I had been still on the highway driving, this could have turned out way different and I would hate to hear that others may not be as blessed as I was. I do not have my invoice yet because they are working on fixing my car still. I will save it once I do, if needed. Thank you in advance for investigating this safety concern and have a great day!

Filed May 17, 2019 · Steering · TX

Since the steering wheel recall was fixed. My AC controls now turn thereselves on and off as well as my radio when ever. Its been an ongoing issue. Dodge states they fixed the issed. I continue to smell burning plastic.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · 96,452 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway I've notice whit smoke coming out of my engine. I pulled over and found that the heater hose fitting broke off causing coolant to leak.

Filed Oct 31, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

There are more problems with the car. There have been nothing but problems with this car since I bought it when it was brand new. It's only 4 years old. It leaks oil now too! I feel very unsafe driving this car with my children in it. There have been 9 recalls and now I see there are 2 that I haven't had done. This should be a lemon. This car is unsafe and I am still paying on this car. A car that has nothing but steering, electrical, air bag, engine and other numerous problems. I should be able to give this car back and walk away from it. This car is not safe! No one should be driving it! I had my oil changed and the next day it said I needed my oil changed. The driver window screeches, the steering wheel locks up, the car lags when I go to break. When I try to accelerate the car stalls and revs super high. The engine smells as if it were on fire. It's not safe. I'm very upset. I have 3 little children. I need my car to be safe and reliable. This car is neither. There has been nothing but problems since I got this car. But I'd have it fixed and then something else would happen. Now more is happening. Things I thought had been fixed even! Please this car is a lemon. It needs to be destroyed so no one is able to drive it again.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 198,000 miles · AL · fire

On may 15, 2018, approximately 10 minutes after I cranked my vehicle and left for work my vehicle caught on fire. I was approaching a 4way stop in gaylesville al 35973 at intersection of highway 35 and highway 68. Luckily there was a truck stopped in front of me and the driver jumped out telling me vehicle was on fire. Before I ever got out of vehicle flames were shooting out from under the hood. The engine cover caught on fire and totaled out the vehicle it burnt the engine all the wiring the hood and front axles

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 31,000 miles · PA · fire

We purchased a 2014 dodge journey on 8/04/2016 under the assumption that the vehicle was certified. We eventually got the dealer to agree for us to bring the vehicle back to be certified and address all the other concerns. We picked the vehicle up in ny, heading home to pa and the car caught on fire while driving on the highway with my wife, our only daughter, two youngest sons, and myself. We were stranded, the dealer and manufacture did nothing including the warranty company. Although, the vehicle had factory, we just purchase the vehicle including "required warranty" for $2000, we were denied any assistance from dodge and the dealership. We have been in constant contact with the dealer via different mediation and to this day, we are still on our own with out a vehicle that is safe to drive.

Filed Aug 22, 2015 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · SC · fire

The vehicle erupted into flames while sitting in the driveway. The car was off and had not been driven for about 12 hours. The vehicle had been into the dealership several times for the radio, navigation, back up camera shorting out while coming to a stop. The night before the fire the vehicles back up camera shorted out and came back on while reversing out of a parking spot. We were going to take the car into the dealership for this problem on 08-06-2015. The neighbors came and got my wife and children out of the house and called the fire department. I have pictures of the fire and all service records of the vehicle leading up to the fire.