YearToAvoid

2014 Dodge Journey Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 59 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Dodge Journey, 14% of all 415 complaints filed for the year. These complaints are tied to 4 crashes and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 64,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints
59
14% of 415
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
12
Median mileage
64,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Hoods pop open unexpectedly while driving, with several owners tracing it to the parking brake pedal being too close to the hood release latch.
  • Doors unlock on their own after the vehicle has been locked and the driver has walked away, occurring repeatedly and without a clear trigger.
  • A vehicle fire occurred while driving after startup, with flames reported coming from the front of the vehicle before the driver could exit.
  • Some owners describe body or interior components, such as a passenger seat, failing or dropping unexpectedly during normal use.

When 2014 Dodge Journey body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2014, latest Sep 20, 2026.

2014 Dodge Journey structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month5Oct 2014Jun 2016Jun 2018Aug 2019Jan 2021Sep 2023Aug 2024
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2020 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Journey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201031 (3%)
  2. 20114 (2%)
  3. 201218 (5%)
  4. 201366 (19%)
  5. 201459 (14%)
  6. 201599 (18%)
  7. 201640 (10%)
  8. 201722 (11%)
  9. 201819 (8%)
  10. 20197 (7%)
  11. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA lists 59 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Dodge Journey, which is 14% of the 415 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Journey's Structure & Body problems?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Dodge Journey.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2014 Journey?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 64,000 miles.
Are the Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Journey linked to crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this area shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 12 injuries reported for the 2014 Dodge Journey.
How does the 2014 Journey compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2014 Journey's 59 complaints (14% share) sit below the 2015 model, which had 99 complaints and an 18% share, and the 2013 model with 66 complaints and a 19% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.