Our 2014 dodge journey was parked for 5 days while we were on a bus trip. We returned on a cold winter night in december. Vehicle battery was dead. Used emergency key to open driver's door but obviously all electrical stuff was dead. Fortunately, our friends had jumper cables. We got the vehicle started and returned home without incident. Left vehicle parked in garage for 5 days and couldn't repeat problem. Still don't trust leaving it parked for more than a day or so because it smells like the same problem I have with my 2013 chrysler 300c. The 300 had another problem of stalling on the highway. Journey has most of the same body and engine electronic controllers as the chrysler which wouldn't start in my garage. I would have to jump-start it. By the time I drove the 300 to the dealer, generator charged the battery and dealer couldn't repeat the problem. This cycle with the 300 was repeated a 2nd time a week later. Dealer installed service bulletin controller updates but claimed they were unrelated to my problem. Bought and use a trickle charger now because I don't trust either car. I think chrysler has an issue with their electronics. Hope they're not covering it up like ford with their ignition key. My next letter is going to [xxx] (fca ceo). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2014 Dodge Journey electrical complaints
Page 5 of 5: complaints 101 to 106 of 106, newest first, as owners wrote them.
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!
When driving the vehicle the main screen radio/air control as well as dash board will go black, it is almost like the vehicle will cut off going down the road and after a few seconds everything will work again. I have had this problem since I bought it and before the first oil change was due after having to commute to work long distance for a few months and now having 14,000 on it I am still having this issue and cant seem to get dodge to fix the problem all they want to do is updates well after 7/8 months we all know updates are a waste and just away for you to say you don't know what's wrong or don't want to fix it because it cost to much. The customer services is a joke and I spent way to much money on a new SUV to have this much trouble. Stay away from journeys.........
Upon starting the vehicle the radio and climate control screen freezing not allowing any use. After a period of time it starts working. Can not adjust air hot or cold and can not change radio stations. At dealer on 8/13/14 and advised no updates for system.
Dvd system stopped working. Thought dvd was just stuck in the player. Took the vehicle to the dealer to fix and was informed it just quit working. Have not had the vehicle 3 months and now having to wait for a new dvd system, hoping no other issues arise!
The vehicle will fail to start initially. After several attempts the vehicle will start and the check engine light will appear. Also sometimes while driving the vehicle will cut out and the dash will go blank and have all of the warning lights illuminated, I.e. Abs, airbags, ESC, TPMS, engine mil, and service awd. The wipers will turn on by themselves and the blinkers or hazard lights wont work. This is concerning due to the lack of availability to warn other drivers on the road.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2014 Dodge Journey?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history