Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -19 City / 24 -26 HWY
Horsepower
173 -283
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Stephanie B
It has a bright red exterior.
I love our Dodge Journey, but sometimes it takes a while for the AC to kick in. Sometimes it doesn't kick in until we reach our destination. It's hot in Texas, so AC is a must. It is a very smooth ride and has some pick up when entering the highway. It is a very reliable vehicle and gets decent gas mileage. It is very comfortable and has plenty of legroom in the front. Unfortunately, there isn't much room in the back. My 9 year old son cannot sit comfortably in the 3rd row seats without his legs being squished. We can't move the middle row up because my daughter's car seat won't fit, unless the driver's seat is moved up. My husband is 6'1', and is the primary driver of the vehicle, so he can't exactly move his seat up very far.
accountCircle Nathan J
Worth the price and a test drive.
It is very spacious on the inside and comfortable to drive. The cargo space is above average. It drives smooth and has been very reliable. I live in the north of the country so the all wheel drive is perfect for my 25 minute commute and personal use. The gas mileage though not the best is better than I expected for this type of vehicle.
accountCircle Amy F
Amazing value for a great starter SUV.
Extremely comfortable. However the 3rd row is a bit tight. Lots of storage space. Great gas mileage. Came equipped with Bluetooth. One downfall in the backseat there is not any vents for heat or ac. So we hooked up a portable fan to help move air to help our toddler.
accountCircle Quintorria O
Has 3rd row seating so seats can be let down and moved back and forth.
It is compact but had enough space for me and my kids. Runs and drives well but I am having an issue with the lights on the dash keep popping up when there's no problems really going on with the car. Had an oil leak soon as I got the vehicle had to pay out of pocket to get that fixed but other than that no issues.
accountCircle Rafi M
The highlight is it's spacious trunk which can fit whole bunch of stuff
This is SUV type vehicle which fits whole bunch of stuff in it including stroller and two car seats for both of our kids
accountCircle Victoria H
Dodge Journey review (pros)
Good comfortable seats, push to start, great sound, lots of room, good mileage, haven't had any problems, reasonable price, nice color. Has an aux plug which is very convenient because I like listening to my own music, also has Bluetooth. Would recommend this car if you're looking for an everyday vehicle.
accountCircle Elizabeth P
Very reliable and low maintenance.
Great on gas, perfect gas mileage, pull out compartments, extra seating that pulls out, power windows, Bluetooth system, amazing audio system, ac & heating works wonders, very reliable, low maintenance very efficient, comfortable, storage components perfect.
accountCircle Alley P
It has heated seats and steering wheel which are great for cold days.
I love the heated seats. I love having navigation. It rides very comfortably. It would be nice to have a button or sensor to open and close the hatch door.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Luis Marrero
Upset
This car has given us so many problems
accountCircle Jerry
A reliable car
Worst car I ever owned! The engine head and gasket failed at 50,000 miles. The plastic tee broke on the hoses. The radiator and 2 thermostats had to be replaced and it is overheating again. All before 90,000 miles. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle vasanthakumari A
Bad engine, comfortable, usable good, price good.
Engine trouble, engine knock noise, usage good, family travelling and also working. Our daily travelling is better one. Comfortable for long journey mostly our good car. This is not good for more than 5 years use. This vehicle most attraction colors.
accountCircle Adrianna B
3rd row is very uncomfortable.
The 3rd row is not useful. You can only sit back there if you are okay with your knees being in your chest. Even my 4 year old has problems sitting comfortably in the 3rd row. Other than that it is a pretty good car. I haven’t had any problems with it.
accountCircle Joan T
Dodge journeys are hectic.
It is not reliable and has multiple recalls. I have spent so much money fixing the car that by now I could have bought another car. The engine rattles. Whenever the vehicle is taken to the shop, the workers never find anything wrong with the vehicle. The company just mailed us a notice of recall a couple of days ago. I recommend not wasting your money on this type of vehicle.
accountCircle David W
Massive engine woes: cylinders go out, engine is ruined in 100k.
Two cylinders went bad after 3 1/2 years of a brand new car and had to replace the entire engine. Also, the GPS went bad every time I changed the battery. Car had a history of cylinder problems that forced a recall for 2013 s, but my engine was the 'fixed' engine that was not covered.
accountCircle Alicia per4
Window won't go up or down!!!
I have had problems with my drivers side window switch. Took to the dealer they replaced the switch and this has not fixed the problem!!! Been out the shop all of 3 days.
accountCircle Naneng
Fuse Box problem
I love my 2014 Journey, But it gives me a nightmares, when wipers doesn't work at night time in a heavy rain with my 2 kids, no headlights, no signal lights, I decided to pull over at the nearest gasoline station, and waited for the rain to subside..then I found out the next day the fuse box was wet...and it's not covered by the warranty that it cost me around 1K... Very stressful experience..

Dodge Journey Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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American Value Pkg
173 HP 21 MPG 5-7 Seats
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SE
283 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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SXT
283 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Crossroad
283 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Limited
283 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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R/T
283 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2014 Dodge Journey Owner Reviews

4.11
472 Reviews
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 4%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Dani K on June 19, 2021
Golf trip ready comfortable vehicle.
I really like the handling of the journey. It has plenty of room for two sets of golf clubs and their push carts while still seating our family of three. Stereo system is good. We've had a few mechanical issues but my husband and his father could handle those. It handles great on long drives (SC to pa and back again numerous times) and gets good mileage on these long drives. Seats are comfortable. Ac cools the entire cabin easily, a plus in the south.
accountCircle Adrienne T on June 17, 2021
Drives great and not too expensive.
The inside is easily broken - beyond that, I love it. We haven't had many problems that is not covered by warranty and it drives amazing. It is not very good to always use the third row- would be better use for only occasionally using the 3rd row. Great family car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Chelsea O.

It has heated seats and steering wheel, it is very reliable, it has many helpful safety features, it has automatic start using the key fob so I can get it started and warmed up which is helpful in the winter.

likeFilled Melissa G.

My Dodge Journey has been great on gas, low maintenance, very durable truck for winter driving. Love the screen and great speakers. Very easy to drive. My journey is overall a good vehicle. Would recommend.

likeFilled Matthew W.

Big family car, drives easy, ok on gas, secret compartment, good for driving long or short distances, easy to clean, easy to work on except for the battery, doesn't need a lot of maintenance, just changed the wiper tubing.

likeFilled Joe L.

Smooth ride. Easy to understand controls. Optional heating and climate controls for driver, passenger, and rear are convenient. There's plenty of leg room and room for passengers. Very good vehicle overall.

likeFilled Kay W.

It has 9 passenger seating that can convert to 6 for more cargo space. It is an SUV that is comparable for all passengers. A lot of cargo room, plus climate control for back passengers. It has dual sound system.

likeFilled Chelsea O.

It has heated seats and steering wheel which are helpful in the winter. It has pretty good gas mileage. The digital screen makes it easy to operate heat, air, music, etc. While driving without getting distracted.

likeFilled Chloe H.

Spacious, good gas mileage, very reliable. My journey has helped me be able to move large equipment while not breaking the bank on gas due to its excellent miles per gallon. The modern features and Bluetooth capabilities also make for an excellent ride.

likeFilled Morgan B.

It has great gas mileage. It seats 7. Great gas mileage with the 4 cylinder, but still. Great power. Lots of storage built in. Spacious 2nd row. It has push button start and unlock features. Comfortable seats! Charging ports throughout.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Chelsea O.

It does not accelerate very quickly so getting on the highway and changing lanes can be tricky, it would be nice if it had a rear view camera to help with backing up and parking, other than that I have had no problems.

dislikeFilled Melissa G.

The Dodge Journey does not have a lot of trunk space without putting the third row down. Mechanical issues with the wiring behind the screen. Lots of recalls. Not a lot of room in the middle seats. Braking system has a lot of issues.

dislikeFilled Matthew W.

Battery is in the wheel well, tires are a little pricey like 800 for a set, needs synthetic oil to make engine last longer. Other than that it is ok to have as a vehicle but I wouldn't like to get a newer model some time down the road.

dislikeFilled Joe L.

Sometimes when you accelerate from a stop, especially in wet road conditions, the front tires 'spin'. And it is not necessarily from starting too fast. It happens intermittently. The car dogs up in the interior rather quickly. Defrost will clear the windshield but not the side windows. It is very dangerous.

dislikeFilled Kay W.

It does not have backup cameras, or side cameras. The gas mileage around town is about 18 mpg but highway is about 23. There isn't a lot of legroom for 3Rd row passengers. It only has front stereo speakers.

dislikeFilled Chelsea O.

The biggest con is that it does not accelerate very quickly. This is always a problem when I am trying to merge onto the highway and it takes longer than it should to accelerate to the correct speed limit.

dislikeFilled Chloe H.

The boy cons with the vehicle are that it is a little bulky so sometimes parking is a bit of a pain. I wish it had a rear view camera for this very reason as when driving in the heart of a city sometimes the blind spots trying to back out into traffic can cause some issues.

dislikeFilled Morgan B.

The battery is under the wheel well which is a task to get to and makes it difficult to change. The 3rd row is small, better for smaller children. Wouldn't be able to pull boats or campers. Lights do come on automatically.

Ranks #17 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2014 Dodge Journey has an average owner rating of 4.44 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.78
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4.73
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4.11

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Dodge Journey has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #5 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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33 MPG
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30 MPG
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26 MPG

Is The 2014 Dodge Journey A Good Car?

Yes. Gas mileage is fantastic and I love the 3 row option. Cute and compact. Very stylish and family friendly.
Hannah B.
Yes, it allows the space and economy I need. I am able to use the back to hold larger items as well as transport my children and their friends.
Jennifer G.
Yes it is a good vehicle. I like it a lot. It rides very nice and it has leather seats and steering wheel.
Ashley L.
The journey is a great car. It is spacious, great cargo capacity, can handle most situations you would get into. Lacks on acceleration though.
Harrison F.
The 2014 dodge journey sxt is a good vehicle, it runs good on gas, it is spacious and has many cool features.
Pria T.
For the most part, it has been a good vehicle. The only main problem is that it does not accelerate very quickly, but the rest of the car is great quality.
Chelsea O.
Yes, it does not have a major issues and has already been put through over a hundred thousand miles.
Kelsey M.
Yes the Dodge Journey I have has been a wonderful vehicle so far. My family has had it for 2 years so far with no issues other than recalls, but those were things that were able to be put into a... Read More
Rachel G.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Dodge Journey?

Yes. I have had no major problems to date. The seatbelt alarm has been an issue but it has been resolved.
Hannah B.
I wish it had more options in the dash, for radio, and other controls. Sometimes it feels as though it takes a while to accelerate as I merge onto freeways.
Jennifer G.
There have been a lot of recalls but I haven't personally had any problems with it in almost 4 years.
Ashley L.
It is a very reliable car, large and in charge. Driving this thing gives you a major sense of security. Essentially a cross between an SUV and a truck.
Harrison F.
The 2014 dodge journey sxt is reliable. So far I have not had any major problems, just airing tires and an oil change.
Pria T.
It is pretty reliable, I have had trouble with the automatic start, and sometimes when I am playing music from my phone with an aux cord the speaker will go out.
Chelsea O.
Not yet, none that would make it a bad vehicle choice for any family in need of a cool vehicle but lots of seats.
Barb H.
Our Dodge Journey has been extremely reliable. We have taken it on multiple vacations with plenty of room for everyone.
Marilyn M.

Is The 2014 Dodge Journey A Good Value?

I feel it is a great value especially for a 7 passenger vehicle. I feel it will last a long time. Best value I found.
Hannah B.
We private purchased it for 15,000. I feel we did receive a good value for this vehicle. It did seem to lose its value rather quickly though.
Jennifer G.
I think it is a bit overpriced. I have a lot of extras in it but I feel like I paid too much for it.
Ashley L.
Depending on what model you get it is gonna be between 20,000 and 35,000 brand new. . It's A great value, these trucks will last as long as you take care of them.
Harrison F.
The 2014 dodge journey sxt cost around 20,000 - 25,000 dollars. I feel this a good price for this car. It is reliable and durable and not too expensive.
Pria T.
It is pretty good value, I feel that features such as heated seats and steering wheel make it well worth the money.
Chelsea O.
Our cost was 14,500. I believe it was a good price for this vehicle BC it had very little miles on it.
Samantha H.
I'm not sure on the cost of the journey. My family and I bought a used journey with low miles. I think it was a great deal
Michelle T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2014 Dodge Journey oil filter location?

Answer: The 2014 Dodge Journey's oil filter is housed to the left of the engine under the cover, secured by a black cap. It is next to the oil filler cap. The Pentastar 3.6 liter V6 engine is equipped with 5.9 US...

What's the 2014 Dodge Journey fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2014 Dodge Journey fuel filter is mounted on the fuel pump assembly inside the gas tank. The manufacturer haS-Classified this component as a non-serviceable part, as it is rated to last as long as the...

What are some of the 2014 Dodge Journey electrical problems?

Answer: There are a handful of reports of electrical failures on the 2014 Dodge Journey, most indicating battery-related symptoms. However, they don't seem to be able to be traced back to an aging battery; instead,...

Does the 2014 Dodge Journey have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: If You would like to know if the 2014 Dodge Journey has a timing chain or a timing belt, this is where You need to be. The Dodge Journey for this year comes equipped with a hassle free timing chain. Now, if...

What's the dodge journey bolt pattern 2014?

Answer: The wheel bolt pattern for the 2014 Dodge Journey is listed by the manufacturer aS5 lug 127 mm or 5x5" Standard Offset. The bolt pattern iS-Classified using two numbers for any vehicle. The first number is...

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Safety & Reliability

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