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2014 Dodge Journey: engine stalls while driving

31 of the 416 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Journey describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints
31
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
39,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 42 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Won't start sometimes. This is because the BRAND NEW battery is slowly draining. Yet nothing has been left on, no lights, doors all securely shut. Nothing is left on that's visible anyway. Left me stranded and had to get towed or jumped. The battery is brand new as I mentioned. Afraid it's going to stall out on me and even not start up when I turn it off to run into the store! Even though I have been charging the battery until someone can figure this out, I don't trust it.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · PA

The car will completely stop/stall out (odometer drops to 0) at a stop whether it’s a stop sign, red light, traffic. I have to put it into park and press the button to restart it again, and sometimes it will stall out again once putting it back into drive if I don’t immediately drive off pressing the gas pedal.

Filed Mar 20, 2023 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, he became aware that the oil pressure gauge was fluctuating and then the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the oil pressure and engine stall failure had started as an intermittent failure but had become a daily failure. The contact had driven the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the transmission pump and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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 Oct 16, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · MN

unknown ,check engine light came on the screen blacked out and began to stall out on freeway doing 55 . was afraid of getting rearended.

Filed Apr 8, 2022 · Engine · 151,978 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure recurred two days later. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,978.

Filed Jun 20, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

After getting oil changed/air filter replaced and 4 new tires, vehicle has stalled out every day since while running (less than week) it is now stalling out while driving!! Happened while I was driving on the highway. EXTREMELY dangerous. Car usually will restart. But 95% of the time it continuously sounds like it’s trying to turn over until I push the ignition button to turn off. I am currently stuck on the side of the road for about a half hour because it won’t start back up. I have had this car less than a year!

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · FL

Crankshaft sensor failure has failed. It is not covered from the insurance companies and causes other systems to fail. It causes the car to smoke and have a heavy odor (said to be oil by the technician). It also causes the car to have situations with starting, shifting gears and almost cutting off as a person is driving. If speed limit is 60mph it will not transfer gear till it is ready. So imagine going 40mph on a 60mph road and it is in stall mode. Stall mode is when it will not transfer to the 2nd gear. So could you think of if a semi truck being behind you and isn't slowing down? Other system failures are not seen until after the problem comes back. I put my car into the shop on 06/11/2021. Picked it up on 06/15/2021and not even 30 minutes later had to return back to the shop. Now my car is diagnose with larger problems with no reason except the sensor was leaking and insurance would not cover it. Now even the manager was unclear as to why. The only lights that will come on are the malfunction light (it looks like a transmission) and a hazard sign within lines (electrical throttle). They will come and go however the smell will not and sounds (sounds like your engine is about to cut off without warning) will not stop. It also sounds like it is hard to start up (manager referred to it as a misfire). Good way to have a accident without warning and I felt very unsafe. Only to pay 676.00 for the same thing occurring.

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 Dec 2, 2020 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact stated that the battery failed twice. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the battery was tested and the contact was informed that there was no issues found with the battery. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and turned off the vehicle and the battery failure recurred. The contact called aaa and the battery was replaced. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.*dt consumer stated car stalls at stop within the first 7 miles every week. Even after it was repaired oil cooler/oil fill tube constantly leaks. Check engine light and thermostat comes on.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 63,000 miles · OK

This issue with the throttle position sensor has been going on for me, since I bought the car from dealership last year 2019. Has happened 3 times. I can drive and the car stalls, loses it power to drive, car shakes with acceleration. Had to have the dealer clear code once in july 2019, so didnt have the car for 6 months yet. Then it happened earlier this year and then it happened july 2020. Everytime this goes bad I take it in and they reset the sensor..I feel this is a safety issue especially with it reoccurring and I have two little children k drive around. It happens out of nowhere and its my first new car and thos is a saftey habit. Im afraid to travel to see family on the east coast. The thunderbolt light will start flashes and car loses its acceleration. The engine light came on as well. The traction tire light also turns off. Car does not gain acceleration and shakes. This is an ongoing issue with my dodge and othwr reviews.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. While driving at various speeds and accelerating the vehicle sputtered and stalled however restarted. The tachometer and speedometer became inoperable but independently reset and worked as designed. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where the battery was replaced. The contact called baxter chrysler dodge jeep ram la vista located at (7010 s 124th cir, la vista, ne 68128 (402) 800-1229) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported July 7, 2015 · 145,379 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Risk
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.

Recall number 15V431000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2014 Dodge Journey stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2014 Dodge Journey?

31 of 416 owner complaints about the 2014 Dodge Journey (7%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2009.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Dodge Journey?

There is 1 recall and 42 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2014 Dodge Journey

ABS 43Check engine light 31Airbag light 16Adaptive cruise 15Loss of power 13No deployment 12Wipers 11Won't start 11Fire or smoke 10Jerking 10Key fob 10Won't shift 10Engine failure 9Warning lights 9Tire blowout 8Screen failure 7Power steering loss 7Backup camera 6Brake failure 6Knocking 6Steering lock-up 6Hesitation 5

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