2014 Dodge Journey: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Apr 5, 2025 · Engine · IL

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a persistent engine misfire in my 2014 Dodge Journey AWD, which I believe may pose a safety risk to my family, myself, other drivers, and is not explained by regular maintenance and care. Since I first purchased the vehicle, I have performed all necessary maintenance and adhered to the recommended service intervals. However, despite these precautions, the engine has experienced consistent misfires. The misfires are particularly noticeable when I attempt to accelerate, whether when speeding up or turning. This issue has caused a noticeable hesitation in power delivery, which has created dangerous situations while merging onto highways or trying to maintain speed during turns. I have taken the vehicle to multiple certified mechanics and dealerships, but they have been unable to provide a clear cause for the engine misfires. The misfires have not been resolved with routine maintenance or repairs. This issue has persisted for several months and continues to affect the vehicle's performance, causing slow acceleration and hesitation, which increases the risk of accidents or collisions in certain driving situations. Given the nature of this issue and its potential impact on vehicle safety, I am concerned that this problem may be more widespread and may require further investigation by the federal safety agency. I would appreciate it if your agency could look into this matter and assess whether this issue could be a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or an undiscovered safety hazard. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and any guidance or steps that can be taken to address this issue.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 47,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. While driving 55 MPH, the gauges and meters failed to function. All the lights on the instrument cluster failed to illuminate. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle jerked and hesitated before accelerating. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 9,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that when the gear shifter was placed into the reverse position, the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle independently shifted into the drive position. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the transmission was recalibrated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated to stop while making a grinding sound. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 27,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to stop without warning. In addition, the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was unable to be diagnosed. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Engine · 14,207 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal twice and the vehicle was able to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,207.