How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Journey, which is 9% of the 415 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Dodge Journey?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Journey.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Journey?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?

Owners describe the vehicle rolling backward on hills, rough or jerky shifting, hesitation when accelerating, and the gear shifter failing to fully lock into park.

How does the 2014 Journey compare to other Journey model years for this issue?

NHTSA data shows 2016 had the highest share at 22% and 77 complaints, while 2014 had 36 complaints at a 9% share, roughly in the middle of the range across model years.

2014 Dodge Journey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Dodge Journey, 9% of all 415 complaints filed for that year. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 30,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 36; 9% of 415
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles roll backward on hills or inclines when drivers brake before accelerating, even in automatic mode.
Owners report rough or delayed shifting, with the transmission described as jerking or feeling like being hit from behind when slowing down.
Some vehicles hesitate or jerk when the accelerator is pressed, with reports of the transmission slipping and the power steering pump needing replacement.
The gear shifter sometimes fails to lock fully into the park position and slips toward reverse instead.
One owner reported the vehicle getting stuck in gear and not shifting out, which a dealer attributed to a computer issue that recurred after service.

When 2014 Dodge Journey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2014, latest Sep 16, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Journey model year

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

201048 (5%)
201120 (12%)
201236 (10%)
201329 (8%)
201436 (9%)
201577 (14%)
201686 (22%)
201732 (16%)
201818 (8%)
20196 (6%)
20203 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Journey, which is 9% of the 415 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Dodge Journey?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Journey.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Journey?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?: Owners describe the vehicle rolling backward on hills, rough or jerky shifting, hesitation when accelerating, and the gear shifter failing to fully lock into park.
How does the 2014 Journey compare to other Journey model years for this issue?: NHTSA data shows 2016 had the highest share at 22% and 77 complaints, while 2014 had 36 complaints at a 9% share, roughly in the middle of the range across model years.