2014 Dodge Journey Electrical Problems

Car acceleration literally jumping from 30-50mph this is all something that can be felt happening car accelerating when braking is occurring so when slowing the car down it does a speed up then it will begin slowing down then we have the car not wanting to accelerate at all almost like it is stuttering to go this occurs when I get to a red light and it goes green and I press that gas I acts as if something isn’t registering fast enough. I’ve took my car to be serviced for these problems nobody seems to find an issue with the problems occurring the problem puts others at risk because we could possibly collide if I where to brake and the car continues to keep going instead of coming to a complete stop. No it hasn’t been inspected by any manufacturer or police or insurance companies no there weren’t any warning lamps or messages going on at this time yes my car is available for inspection because that is what I need a proper inspection to determine the problem

NHTSA ID

11743607

Incident

Apr 1, 2026

My reverse lights, rear wiper and plate light have all Stopped working due to severed wires in the liftgate wiring harness at the hinge area. This is a faulty design by Dodge, a safety concern and an issue that is widespread and reported on the internet.

NHTSA ID

11707565

Incident

Oct 4, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure and the check engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the tires were recently replaced; however, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was unofficially diagnosed with a wiring harness failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. Additionally, the contact was advised of the diagnostic testing fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

NHTSA ID

11682872

Incident

Aug 25, 2023

Mileage

79,000 mi

my rear back up camera going bad again I had it replace a few yrs ago and it is doing the same thing again, picture is upside down at times or the image is doing a horizontal rolling making it unusable or going blank and also is distracting when trying to back up and the image catches your eyes while backing up

NHTSA ID

11634118

Incident

Jan 1, 2025

The ABS module has failed. There was a recall R61 issued previously for this issue of moisture causing ABS module failures. The original recall was completed on this vehicle [XXX]. There is no documentation that the ABS module itself was replaced at that time since this is a tiered recall. The ABS module has now failed and there is evidence on the electrical plug that moisture was present during a recent inspection by an ASE certified mechanic. I took the car to Academy CJD dealership in Tipton, Indiana and they refused to perform the recall again since it supposedly had already been completed. They wanted to charge me a fee to 'diagnose' further. I contend that even though the recall or partial recall was previously completed, the ABS has failed due to the issue the original recall was supposed to prevent. I have a picture of the ABS electrical connector showing evidence of shorting due to moisture. Please let me know if Dodge should be required to complete the recall again, since the ABS failed again. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11617588

Incident

Sep 30, 2024

When trying to start the car in the past every now in then I would get a one click and no start I tried to shift into neutral and nothing the same , I played with the button by turning g off and back on a few time and it would start and it started to get harder to get it to start and now it will only click and no start , I replaced the battery and starter was checked out and is good all battery ends are new and new battery cables , I know Google is no auto mechanic but the post I have read there is a lot of dodge journeys that has this issue when I called dodge I was told to bring it in and I will be charged , also about every 4th time I hit the door locks from the door as soon as the door shuts the horn beeps 3 times and all the doors unlock , need help please from what I am understanding it's something to do with the anti theft or the neutral safety switch inside the transmission ,

NHTSA ID

11581243

Incident

Apr 4, 2024

Under heavy braking conditions the vehicles ABS system did not engage and the vehicle slid losing control. There was a safety recall R61 which was documented as completed 20 May 2016, but inspection of the ABS ground wire shows it in its original position when compared to page 18 of the recall instruction. There has been no work on the ABS module since the recall.

NHTSA ID

11572112

Incident

Feb 10, 2024

Suddenly brown smoke came out when I started a car and tried to roll down the window. My husband pulled out the controller which seems to be the cause of the smoke from the wire.

NHTSA ID

11568091

Incident

Jan 26, 2024

Vehicle just won’t start sometimes. Changed battery , alternator, starter, ETC system. And nothing has helped. No rhyme or reason some days it starts perfectly fine multiple times .. other days I’ll go out and it just won’t start. I can go to my destination turn it off and it won’t turn back on.

NHTSA ID

11567877

Incident

Dec 15, 2018

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the battery and the alternator were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, the ABS warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then shut off temporarily. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID

11556141

Incident

Nov 20, 2023

Mileage

150,000 mi

THE HEADREST DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. IT HURT MY NECK REALLY BAD. LUCKILY I WAS AT A RED LIGHT OR IM MIGHT HAVE CRASHED

NHTSA ID

11545962

Incident

Sep 22, 2023

Tipm caused several issues, blown motor, and now is in the dealership shop for an alternator, battery, ground strap and other wiring issues. I haven’t had my car for over a year due to this.

NHTSA ID

11506069

Incident

Jul 16, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID

11504784

Incident

Jan 30, 2023

Mileage

110,400 mi

Due to opening and closing the rear hatch, the wiring harness wires running from the car through the hatch break and fray causing many issues. One being the potential for exposed wires to spark and cause a fire. Others being faulty rear windshield wiper and faulty rear lighting. Brake lights, turn signals, running lights and rear interior lights causing a road hazard.

NHTSA ID

11502104

Incident

Mar 3, 2021

My car is showing signs of electrical malfunctioning. My Journey stopped at a traffic light and would not turn back on. It was like the battery had died. When I gave it a jump, the lights would come on but not start. Once the cables were taken off the car would die again. Randomly after letting it rest, the car started and I took it to the shop to get the alternator checked. They kept it for about two days and I was told that the alternator was good. The car also never cut off while they had it. A few days later, While driving the car kept glitching on and off. The screen in the car (radio) would go completely blank. When it came back on it was reset to a default time and radio station. A few days later The Journey would drive fine but only for a short distance. Today my car stopped once again at a stop light. After trying to give it a jump the lights would come on (as long as it was hooked up to another car) but once the cables were off the car would be completely dead. I will be taking it to dodge soon to get a diagnostic test ran. Is there any suggestions or information I should know about before taking it to get tested?

NHTSA ID

11495551

Incident

Nov 18, 2022

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

NHTSA ID

11489425

Incident

Oct 1, 2020

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2020 THROUGH JD BYRIDER OF JANESVILLE WI, I AM MAKING PAYMENTS CURRENTLY. IN FEBRUARY OF 2022 MY BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND THE RADIO WOULDN'T WORK. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND DUE TO HAVING A 30,000 MILE WARRANTY I TOOK IT IN, AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY BATTERY SO AS FAR AS I WAS TOLD THEY REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. IT WAS FINE WITH NO ISSUES UP UNTIL A MONTH AGO, MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, I NOTICE THE WIPERS AND THE WINDOWS WORK REALLY SLOW DURING THIS TIME. ONCE I DRIVE FOR A LITTLE BIT IT EVENTUALLY GOES OFF. TODAY WHEN I WENT TO HEAD TO WORK IT WILL NOT READ MY KEY FOB. I HAD TO TOUCH THE TOP OF MY FOB AT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE UNLOCK AND LOCK BUTTONS TO THE START BUTTON TO START MY CAR. I LEFT MY CAR RUNNING AT THE GAS STATION AND IT DID DETECT THE KEY HAD LEFT THE VEHICLE BUT WHEN I GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE THE BEEPING DID NOT GO OFF LIKE USUAL WHEN THE KEY IS BACK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF THE RECALLS THAT WERE ON THERE HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. THANKS

NHTSA ID

11475650

Incident

Jul 6, 2022

While I was driving the car suddenly lost power steering and acceleration, the bolts broke off from the pulley and the serpentine belt came off while driving down a busy street

NHTSA ID

11473250

Incident

Jun 28, 2022

The brake and steering failed while I was attempting to slow down to turn right. The car failed to stop and the car failed to turn so I jumped a curb and caused extensive damage to bottom of car.

NHTSA ID

11463060

Incident

Apr 30, 2022

I had the Cruise Control recall done on my vehicle in 2018, but it never really fixed the issue. I wasn't aware there was only a 2 year warranty on the work done, and that would have put it in 202 when everything was pretty much closed down. I contacted Dodge and they said there was nothing they could do about it. I know another recall was R61 / NHTSA 15V-675 ABS Ground Wiring issue which got "fixed." Now, I am having an ABS, Skid Control, Brake light issue. I took my car to the shop and they are charging me $180 just to find out the issue. I received a call from the mechanic and he proceeded to tell me the parts needed are on backorder and may be available in March 2022, which will cost close to $2k to repair. I was also advised by the mechanic this is a common issue across Dodge, Crystler Jeep. If that is the case, which it seems to be since I have been looking online and there have been a lot of complaints, why is this not a recall? Why, if dodge messed up when producing vehicles between certain years, do the consumers have to pay to get this fixed? I don't think it is right and I think if Dodge isn't going to take responsibility and issue a recall on this then there needs to be a Class Action Suit against Dodge. I intend to start doing some legal research to find out what the process is to do this. I can't believe a dealership can charge someone $180 to run a diagnostics on the vehicle when they know what the issue is, since it is common, plus being able to charge almost $2k to repair. The issue is with the ABS pump and module, and this has to be done at the dealership since it is electrical and needs to be hooked up to the computer to calibrate or what ever.

NHTSA ID

11445107

Incident

Dec 27, 2021

Unknown car just stopped working and turned off

NHTSA ID

11434443

Incident

May 30, 2021

fire risk of wiring breaking at upper right corner at liftgate (rear hatch door) wiring is breaking within rubber boot. this cause a fire risk. Other issues is rear lights failure. This hazard has high risk of Rear end collisions. This wire breakage has very dangerous outcome but easy to recall and save lives. I will be fix my wife car before this car gets my family killed. I will also be send the bill for it to maker of the car. This is a noted problem by many dodge owners nation wide. please look into it. SFC[XXX], US ARMY the car number is vin number [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11419611

Incident

Jun 4, 2021

Front driver side door wiring caught on fire while driving, which now none of the windows work.

NHTSA ID

11419283

Incident

May 30, 2021

WHEN I PLACED CAR IN PARK FEW MINUTES LATER A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF BUT KEEPS POPPING BACK LOOKS LIKE A PERSON WEARING SEAT BELT AND BALL IN FRONT THEM

NHTSA ID

11385082

Incident

Dec 26, 2020

Mileage

155,197 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING, AND THE TRAC CONTROL, AND A LIGHTING BOLT LIGHT CAME ON, AND I HAD NO ACCELERATION POWER, I WAS NEARLY HOME, SO I DROVE ON TO MY HOUSE AND PARKED IT.

NHTSA ID

11384758

Incident

Nov 21, 2020

Mileage

99,910 mi