2014 Dodge Journey electrical system problems
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Dodge Journey — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Won't start sometimes. This is because the BRAND NEW battery is slowly draining. Yet nothing has been left on, no lights, doors all securely shut. Nothing is left on that's visible anyway. Left me stranded and had to get towed or jumped. The battery is brand new as I mentioned. Afraid it's going to…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“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…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
LAMP - DOME
106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 19 | 30% |
| 2019 Journey | 23 | 23% |
| 2018 Journey | 72 | 31% |
| 2017 Journey | 59 | 30% |
| 2016 Journey | 84 | 22% |
| 2015 Journey | 118 | 21% |
| 2013 Journey | 73 | 21% |
| 2012 Journey | 116 | 31% |
| 2011 Journey | 43 | 25% |
| 2010 Journey | 600 | 61% |
| 2009 Journey | 767 | 54% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.