Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.4× usual, mostly engine and brakes Extended coverage
294 serious complaints of 416, the most about engine (98) and brakes (80); per car on the road, 1.4× this model's usual year. 7 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2015
“The contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, May 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-027-20, Nov 2020)
- Repair program Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11) (U67, Jun 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
416 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–21 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Every Journey year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 Journey trims
| Crew | Crossword | R/T | R/T Rallye / R/T | SE | SXT |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Dodge reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Dodge aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 65 | Electrical system (19) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 101 | Unknown or other (29) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 234 | Electrical system (72) | No |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 197 | Electrical system (59) | No |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 388 | Engine (113) | No |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 553 | Engine (135) | No |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 7 | 416 | Electrical system (106) | No |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 353 | Electrical system (73) | No |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 376 | Electrical system (116) | No |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 169 | Service brakes (47) | No |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 1085 | Electrical system (653) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Journey 2019–2021 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 65 |
| 2019 | DODGE JOURNEY SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 101 |
| 2019 | DODGE JOURNEY SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 101 |
| 2018 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 234 |
| 2018 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 234 |
| 2017 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 197 |
| 2017 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 197 |
| 2016 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 388 |
| 2016 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 388 |
| 2015 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 553 |
| 2015 | Dodge Journey SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 553 |
| 2014 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 416 |
| 2014 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 416 |
| 2013 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 353 |
| 2013 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 353 |
| 2012 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 376 |
| 2012 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 376 |
| 2011 | Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 169 |
| 2011 | Dodge Journey SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 169 |
| 2010 | Dodge Journey 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 1085 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2019 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2018 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2018 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2017 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2017 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2016 | Journey | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2016 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2014 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2013 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–21 |
| 2012 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2011 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Journey FWD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2010 | Journey 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19–21 |
| 2010 | Journey AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.