2014 Dodge Journey: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Body · MI

Back hatch/door/trunk does not close and latch.This is dangerous because things could fly out. I find it very odd that this vehicle doesn't have a trunk release from the inside and you have to manually open it and get out of the vehicle. No button option on key fob to open the "truck" or hatch either. Never had a vehicle without a release to open it from inside the vehicle. I pick up grocery orders and have to get out every time. Anyway it is malfunctioning now and not closing/latching.

Filed Jan 31, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 110,400 miles · DC

The contact’s son owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact then stated that on numerous occasions after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted each time after turning off the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that he was unable to turn off the headlamps and the key fob failed to operate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that water prevented the fuel from entering the fuel pump and the fuel injector and an unknown engine component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that all the recalls were previously performed, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,400.

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Electrical · WI

I purchased this car in 2020 through jd byrider of janesville wi, I am making payments currently. In february of 2022 my battery light kept coming on and the radio wouldn't work. I called my dealership and due to having a 30,000 mile warranty I took it in, and they told me it was my battery so as far as I was told they replaced with a new one. It was fine with no issues up until a month ago, my battery light comes on, I notice the wipers and the windows work really slow during this time. Once I drive for a little bit it eventually goes off. Today when I went to head to work it will not read my key fob. I had to touch the top of my fob at the opposite end of the unlock and lock buttons to the start button to start my car. I left my car running at the gas station and it did detect the key had left the vehicle but when I got back into the vehicle the beeping did not go off like usual when the key is back inside the vehicle. I just want to make sure that all of the recalls that were on there had been taken care of. Thanks

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Electrical · IL

2014 dodg journey intermintent will not start new battery new starter vehicle starts good for a while then one day nothing mechanic says he has this problem alot with chrysler has to do with security system and vehicle not recognizing key fob try all the tricks vehicle starts for a while then one day nothing I am hoping for a recall ..

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Electrical · 28,000 miles · SC

Car locking and unlocking on its own, no key detected, the car was stationary, in my yard and at different stores, the car has been looked at several times in the past 2 yrs, unknown,

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · AL

Key fob doesnt always unlock/lock/start with push start, usually its delayed or vehicle will say vehicle is running but the ignition wont kick on start with push start. Will be dropping my daughter off at school and with an open of the door the vehicle signals that the key has left the car. I have replaced the key fob and batteries and continue to have this issue. Biggest concern is not being able to start the vehicle when needed or being locked out. Also, the touch screen and radio dials don't always work on steering wheel.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Electrical · 13,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact stated that when the key fob was left in the vehicle, the vehicle automatically locked and unlocked independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Electrical · 97,050 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact stated that the key fobs failed and the vehicle would lock independently. On one occasion, the contact left the keys in the vehicle accidently while an infant was in the vehicle. The vehicle locked independently and failed to unlock. As a result, the contact shattered the front passenger side window. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,050.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Electrical · 500 miles · MI

The vehicle doors will often unlock after leaving the vehicle. The doors are locked, the doors are closed and when about 3 feet from the car, sometimes the doors will unlock themselves. This happens intermittently. The key fob is in the drivers pocket, by itself.

Filed Nov 29, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 9,900 miles · OH

I was slowing down and turning right into my driveway when the engine stalled. I was going 8 MPH when I noticed I had no power steering and the rpms were at 0. My engine stalled for no reason. I have push button start/ignition, so this is not a case of a heavy keychain moving the ignition into auxiliary or off mode.. This is my wife's car and she drives my son and daughter everywhere. I am very worried this could happen in a dangerous situation or at higher speed! I'm not a mechanic, but I have noticed with the v6/auto 6 speed transmission, this car has very strange shifting programs / "curves". It seems to shift early and sometimes when slowing down, it's like the transmission doesn't downshift quickly enough. That may be the cause for what it's worth. Bottom line, I need to know it's not going to do this again with my family in the car!