2014 Dodge Journey vs 2014 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Dodge Journey | 2014 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 409 | 981 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 214 | 261 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 45 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,387 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 97 | 384 |
| Electrical System | 104 | 152 |
| Structure | 12 | 160 |
| Service Brakes | 80 | 43 |
| Power Train | 35 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 51 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 86 |
| Steering | 28 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 80 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 87 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 39 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 27 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2014 Dodge Journey
2014 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.