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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Dodge Journey powertrain problems
moderate Owners of the 2014 Dodge Journey have filed 31 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain, typically surfacing around 32,732 miles at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
31
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Journey | 42 |
| 2011 Journey | 17 |
| 2012 Journey | 32 |
| 2013 Journey | 28 |
| 2014 Journey (this page) | 31 |
| 2015 Journey | 69 |
| 2016 Journey | 82 |
| 2017 Journey | 28 |
| 2018 Journey | 16 |
When does it fail?
Of the 31 powertrain complaints filed for the 2014 Dodge Journey, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 31 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) must be replaced as they are one-time usage. b) Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. c) Vehicles built on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. Only use the reman 62TE specified in StarParts for each model year - Only use R8210327A$ for 2014 - Feb 28, 2019 VF. - Only use R8453637
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) must be replaced as they are one-time usage. b) Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. c) Vehicles built on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. Only use the reman 62TE specified in StarParts for each model year - Only use R8210327A$ for 2014 - 2018 VF. - Only use R8453637A$ for 2
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) must be replaced as they are one-time usage. b) Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. c) Vehicles built on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. Only use the reman 62TE specified in StarParts for each model year - Only use R8210327A$ for 2014 - 2018 VF. - Only use R8453637A$ for 2
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) must be replaced as they are one-time usage. b) Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. c) Vehicles built on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. Only use the reman 62TE specified in StarParts for each model year - Only use R8210327A$ for 2014 - 2018 VF. - Only use R8453637A$ for 2
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2014 Dodge Journey powertrain shows a troubling pattern of chronic failures across multiple systems. Transmission problems dominate: owners report harsh jerking during shifts, failure to shift into high gears, getting stuck in first gear, and vehicles thrown into Park while driving. Three owners needed transmission rebuilds or complete replacements. AWD models are hammered by viscous unit and transfer case failure, with clunking, jerking on turns, fluid leaks, and bolts backing out—one owner paid $2,200+ for repair.
Engine stalling without warning occurs at highway speeds and low speeds alike, sometimes with no diagnostic codes. One owner unknowingly drove 150 km with no oil after the oil adapter housing cracked—a defect Dodge acknowledges happens. PCM failures and throttle body sensor codes trigger repeated limp mode, with one owner stuck in that condition from July through December 2019 despite multiple repairs to throttle bodies, PCM, and wiring harness.
Brake issues include hesitation and grinding, vehicle rollback on hills, and delayed recall repairs due to parts unavailability. Electrical gremlins cover instrument cluster blackouts, proximity sensors triggering radio misfires, and door lock/horn malfunctions. One owner's chassis wheelbase measured 1 inch off between left and right sides, causing constant rightward pull that tire replacements and alignments couldn't fix. Starter click failures and transmission housing snaps round out the list. Many owners report dealers unable or unwilling to diagnose root causes.
Same Dodge Journey powertrain reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
AWD system/transfer case failure
All-wheel-drive viscous unit or transfer case fails, causing fluid leaks, clunking/chunking noises, jerking on acceleration or turns, and risk of rear axle damage. One owner reported bolts backing out of transfer case.
When: Varies; one case at 60,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Clunking or chunking noise from drivetrain; Vehicle jerks on takeoff or turns; Fluid leaking from underneath; Smoke from engine area; Burning smell
Repairs/costs cited: Rear axle/viscous unit replacement; one owner paid $2,200+ for AWD powertrain unit repair; transfer case replacement done under warranty on earlier occurrence
Transmission limp mode / PCM failure
Vehicle repeatedly enters limp mode, sometimes triggered by throttle body sensor codes but persisting after replacement. PCM and wiring harness issues contribute. One owner experienced the issue from July 2019 through December 2019 despite multiple repairs.
When: Intermittent to chronic; one case from July–December 2019
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle enters limp mode; Reduced power/acceleration; Check engine light illuminates; Throttle body sensor codes appear; Transmission issues recur after repairs
Codes mentioned: P06DD (Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck Off), B156D-00 (Low Voltage Differential Signal Video Cable), Throttle body sensor codes
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body replacement (multiple times), transmission overhaul ($220), PCM replacement, wiring harness replacement, transmission pump and transmission replacement recommended
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall U67 mentioned but not completed on non-original engines; Campaign 16V461000 (Powertrain) referenced
Transmission shift issues
Transmission exhibits erratic shifting behavior including harsh jerking during acceleration and deceleration, slow or stuck shifts, whining, and reluctance to shift to higher gears. Some vehicles fail to shift into or out of specific gears (6th gear lockout, first-gear binding, park/reverse misalignment).
When: Intermittent starting early in ownership; one case beginning at 26,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Harsh jerking on acceleration or deceleration; Slow or delayed gear shifts; Transmission whining or noise; Failure to shift into 6th gear; Vehicle stuck in first gear; Shifter not locking into park; Automatic shift to drive when in reverse; Grinding sound during braking
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission recalibration performed; shifter module replacement; transmission rebuild or replacement recommended; one owner cited mechanic seeing four 2014 Journey transmissions fail
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers attributed to 'normal' operation and offered software 'upgrade' with mixed results
Engine stalling / power loss
Engine stalls without warning at low to highway speeds, sometimes with loss of power steering and ability to restart. One owner unknowingly drove ~150 km with no oil after cracked adapter housing leaked. No consistent check engine codes in all cases.
When: Intermittent to frequent; one case at 5 mph, one at 70 mph, one at 60 mph, one unknown low speed
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden engine stall; Loss of power steering at stall; RPM drops to zero; No restart capability (in some cases); Check engine light may illuminate; Oil pressure gauge fluctuation; Intermittent initially, becoming daily
Codes mentioned: P06DD (Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck Off)
Repairs/costs cited: Oil adapter housing replacement (cracked design); PCM replaced; one owner drove 150 km with no oil after adapter housing failure; mechanic claimed no engine damage but owner skeptical
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Adapter housing (Part# 68105583-AA) replaced under warranty as 'known issue with cracking housing'
Oil leak / cracked adapter housing
Oil adapter housing cracks, causing sudden oil loss and leaking fluid visible on driveway or under vehicle. Owners may be unaware of the failure until engine runs dry.
When: Varies; one case discovered at ~120 km of driving after noticing no oil on dipstick
Symptoms owners cite: Engine oil on driveway or ground; No oil on dipstick despite full level; Burning smell from engine area; Engine light may illuminate
Codes mentioned: P06DD (Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck Off)
Repairs/costs cited: Oil adapter housing (Part# 68105583-AA) replaced under warranty
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer acknowledged 'known issues with cracking housing' and replaced under warranty
Brake system issues
Brake pedal hesitation or loss of braking effectiveness, sometimes accompanied by grinding noise. Vehicle rolls backward on hills or inclines despite being in Drive. One case involved brake failure at 35 mph.
When: One case at 1,500 miles; one at 9,000 miles; one at 35 mph; ongoing issues on inclines
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal hesitation; Grinding noise when braking; Brake fade or reduced braking power; Vehicle rolls backward on inclines in Drive; Excessive backward roll uphill
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission recalibration was attempted; brake parts for Campaign 15V675000 were unavailable at time of complaint
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall Campaign 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); parts initially unavailable, causing extended repair delays
Instrument cluster / electrical malfunctions
Gauges and instrument panel lights fail to illuminate or function. In one case, all lights on cluster failed while driving 55 mph. Proximity sensor malfunction caused radio to scan and mute when cell phone placed in cavity.
When: One case at 9,000 miles; one at 47,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Instrument panel lights do not illuminate; Gauges fail to function; Radio scans or mutes intermittently; Rear wiper motor runs continuously despite off command
Repairs/costs cited: Proximity sensor replaced; radio replaced twice without resolving issue; rear wiper issue could not be diagnosed
Transmission housing structural failure
Transmission housing snaps at bolt locations during normal driving, causing complete drivetrain failure with loud noise, shuddering, and drivetrain inoperability. Drive shaft also snapped in one case.
When: 60,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loud shuddering noise during turn; Burning smell from undercarriage; Immediate loss of drive capability
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission housing snapped at bolts; drive shaft snapped; complete transmission replacement necessary
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Certified used purchase; drivetrain warranty expired January 2019 (vehicle had 60k miles)
Power train control module (PCM) failure
PCM fails causing engine stall and loss of power. One complaint specifically stated the power train control module failed.
When: 40,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls; Check engine light illuminates
Repairs/costs cited: PCM replaced
Throttle body / acceleration issues
Throttle body sensor fails or vehicle hesitates/jerks when accelerator is depressed. One case involved vehicle decelerating without warning at 70 mph after computer failure diagnosis.
When: One case at 120,000 miles; one at 70 mph; one intermittent
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle hesitates or jerks upon acceleration; Unexpected deceleration at highway speed; Throttle body sensor codes; Reduced engine responsiveness
Codes mentioned: Throttle body sensor code
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body replaced; computer system diagnosed as failing
Gear shifter / transmission mode selection failure
Shifter fails to properly engage or lock into intended gear position, including automatic shifting out of selected gear while driving. One case involved shifter being lightly bumped and vehicle thrown into Park at 50 mph.
When: Varies; one case at 50 mph driving speed
Symptoms owners cite: Shifter does not lock into park; Unintended shift to drive when reverse selected; Light bump to shifter causes shift to park while driving; Loud noise on unintended shift
Repairs/costs cited: Shifter module replacement; transmission recalibration; complete transmission replacement required in one case
Suspension / rear end instability
Rear end feels loose during driving; dealer installed new shocks as remedy. Creaking and rattling sounds from leaf spring bearings or struts on bumpy roads at slow speeds.
When: Early in ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Rear end feels loose during driving; Creaking on bumpy roads at low speed; Rattling noises; Possible strut/bearing wear
Repairs/costs cited: Rear shocks replaced
Chassis alignment / wheelbase defect
Vehicle pulls to right from first week of ownership despite multiple alignment attempts and tire replacements. Owner measured wheelbase and found left side 115 inches versus right side 114 inches—a 1-inch asymmetry indicating structural misalignment.
When: First week of ownership; persistent through 40,000+ miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle pulls to right during driving; Premature and uneven tire wear; Alignment procedures fail to resolve
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple alignment attempts, two full tire replacements; owner self-measured wheelbase asymmetry
Engine knock / motor noise
Engine exhibits knocking sound despite adequate oil level. In one case, vehicle also exhibits motor whining and sounds as though something inside engine area is running or operating after shutdown.
When: Starting at ~26,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Motor knocking sound; Motor whining at low gears; Rattling sounds; Sounds of something running inside motor area after shutdown; Engine seems loud at low RPM
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented; owner concerned engine may fail
Neutral safety switch / start failure
Vehicle exhibits single-click start failure; shifting to neutral does not help. Starter checks good, battery replaced with new cables. Suspected neutral safety switch or anti-theft issue. Also: door locking/horn malfunction where horn beeps three times and all doors unlock when door is closed.
When: Intermittent, becoming increasingly difficult to start
Symptoms owners cite: Single click and no start; Neutral shift does not resolve; Door locks/horn malfunction (doors unlock, horn beeps 3x when door closes); Progressively harder to start
Repairs/costs cited: Battery replaced, starter verified good, battery cables replaced
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dodge advised owner to bring to dealer and would be charged for diagnosis
Wiring harness corrosion
Wiring harness corrodes, triggering ABS and traction control indicator lights and contributing to throttle body issues. Corrosion prevents recall repair completion.
When: 120,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: ABS light illuminates; Traction control light illuminates; Throttle body and acceleration issues; Vehicle deceleration without warning
Repairs/costs cited: Wiring harness replacement recommended; portion may be covered under recall per Campaign 15V675000
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall Campaign 15V675000; a portion of wiring harness may be repaired free of charge
Synthesized from 31 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
While driving on a highway going straight at 60 MPH my vehicle shuts off. We then have to stop the vehicle to restart it. This has been happening about 1x a week for about a month. There are no codes and all engine information reads fine.
Problem started with 2014 didge journey sxt going into limp mode. Code that appeared were throttle body sensor, changed that. It went into limp mode immediately after and code was throttle body, changed that. It went into limp mode immediately again. Same codes. Sent to shop they said it was the transmission, $220 for an overhaul of that. 2 to 3 weeks after, limp mode again. Same codes. Brought…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 Dodge Journey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 31 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 21 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 10,525 and 96,310 miles, with the median around 32,732. A quarter of owners report trouble before 10,525; a quarter make it past 96,310. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Dodge/Journey.
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