2014 Dodge Journey Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2014 Dodge Journey, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,693 miles. The words owners use most often: “electronic stability” (30% of reports).
- 80service brakes complaints
- 40,693median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electronic stability: mentioned in 24 of 80 complaints (30%)
- Control service brakes: mentioned in 20 of 80 complaints (25%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 12 of 80 complaints (15%)
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 8 of 80 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Dodge Journey service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% | 9,600 |
| 2019 Journey | 5 | 5% | 16,500 |
| 2018 Journey | 20 | 8% | 15,695 |
| 2017 Journey | 14 | 7% | 29,830 |
| 2016 Journey | 50 | 13% | 34,250 |
| 2015 Journey | 94 | 17% | 42,000 |
| 2014 Journey | 80 | 19% | 40,693 |
| 2013 Journey | 61 | 17% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 95 | 25% | 63,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 47 | 28% | 26,500 |
| 2010 Journey | 100 | 10% | 37,727 |
| 2009 Journey | 106 | 7% | 50,736 |
| 2008 Journey | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2007 Journey | 1 | 25% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The Electronic Brake Control Module: Anti-Lock Brakes. This has caused the cruise control to stop working, the wheel sensors on the front to stop working. The speedometer (digital and gauge) to stop working and the Engine light to stay on. This has been witness by an Independent service center. The…
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…
Itâs July 7, 2025 driving the car to get to a work related visit. Itâs a 14/15 mile drive from my home. I get to my destination. Coming back home about a minute on the road my vehicle begins to struggle as I accelerate to continue the speed limit of 35 mph. vehicle is struggling to maintain…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Dodge Journeys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2014 Dodge Journey (19% of the 416 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Dodge Journey service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,693 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2014 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic stability”, in 24 of 80 complaints, followed by “control service brakes” (20).
Other 2014 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (106)
- Engine problems (98)
See all 2014 Dodge Journey problems or service brakes problems across all Journey years.