There are 35 owner-reported brakes complaints for the 2014 Dodge Journeyin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
It’s July 7, 2025 driving the car to get to a work related visit. It’s 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 speed. Then the traction control light comes on the dashboard and subsequently the ABS light comes on. It’s an 80 degree day no rain. After 3 minutes the lights go away, I am driving very cautious, I’m not sure why the both lights came on. The lights come on a second time. When those lights come on the car did not want to drive. It felt as if the breaking system either kicked in or thinks it should. I started looking into what it could be with the help of father. We changed speed sensor and wheel bearing of the front right wheel tire. I had a friend run his own OBE reader and it had signaled the issues was coming from that. Took it for a test drive and at a green light both traction and ABS lights come on and I stuck there unable to accelerate. At this point traction control and ABS light come on and stay on for half the day. I’m no longer driving the car. I finally come to terms that I have to take it to a mechanic. I take it to Dealership in November 2025 they run the diagnostics on it and turns out the ABS module and Rear right tire sensor are the issue. At that point they informed me the ABS module is back ordered it may take a week to 2 weeks for the part to arrive. My car stays at the shop the part still has no ETA. On March 13 the dealer informs the part arrived and they fixed the vehicle. ABS module was very corroded per the service report. 3/29 the traction light comes on the dashboard stays on for a minute then leaves it continues throughout that week. A week later, ABS and traction light on. I go back to the dealership with my concerns. I’m informed the ABS module has water leaking inside, it was cleaned out. My thought are the ABS module can have manufacturing issue
I am the original owner of a Dodge Journey 2014 SXT that had the R61 ABS recall done in 2016. Now my ABS and Traction Light is on constantly and I have no cruise control. I took it into a dealer for the U49 Recall and asked them to look at the ABS issue. They said the ABS module needed replacement and the wiring due to rodent damage. I contacted my insurance for comprehensive coverage of rodent damage.. The insurance adjuster went to look at the car and found NO RODENT DAMAGE and therefore no claim...I contacted FCA (Stellantis) customer service center and was told that the R61 recall for this vehicle on this issue was already performed in 2016 . They told me that the recall was only guaranteed for 2 years???? Should not the recall of the R61 that was done in 2016 for safety be still under warranty????
ABS recall dealership has had the vehicle for 3 months
ABS module failure for my 2014 Dodge Journey This vehicle had a recall R61: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module on about 275,600 of the above vehicles may have a ground wire eyelet on the right front shock tower that allows water to wick through the ground wire case and into the ABS module. Moisture in the ABS module could disable the ABS and/or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system(s). The lack of a functioning ABS and/or ESC system(s) could change the braking and/or handling characteristics of the vehicle and cause a crash without warning. Dodge has confirmed that the ABS connector was cleaned and heat shrink was added to this vehicle on Jan 4, 2016. However in October 2024 the ABS module (part number 68194693AF) on my Dodge Journey failed and required replacement. I was required to pay out of pocket for this safety hazard. .
In May after tires rotated the abs warning lights started coming on took my dodge journey back to dealership they analyze it and found it was the abs system but there was no part to order to repair the system.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clunking and knocking sound was heard. The traction control, ABS, and AWD warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the brakes and sensors. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance with the ABS module. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module was corroded and there was no recall coverage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 109,004.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and Traction Control Systems malfunctioned, causing an uneven wheel spin and making the vehicle extremely difficult to steer or control. The vehicle later failed to start because of a faulty ABS module. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who performed a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The ABS and HCU modules were replaced, but the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed of additional costs and asked to retrieve the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 230,000.
Although the 2014 Dodge Journey received the R61 / NHTSA 15V-675 recall, the warning lights for the Electronic Stability Control, anti-lock braking system failure and the warning are currently coming on (September 2023). of the brake/parking brake system on the dashboard, thus indicating that something is not working well. When scanning the car it appears that there is no communication or there is a defect between the steering angle sensor (SAS) modules and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module. I request that this be investigated, considering that it is a safety problem that can occur during vehicle braking. Thank you for your time.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle ABS and vehicle traction lights illuminated. The contact states the cruise control function failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with an ABS module failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS became disabled. The traction control, ABS, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The lights went off for twenty minutes and then became illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS pump had an internal failure. The dealer informed the contact that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
ABS module has went bad over 6 months ago and the dealership says it is still on backorder as i have read on many different car manufacturers <BUT they still get the brake ABS for new cars to sell but not for the used ones under warranty,,,and they also told me at that time that they had other vehicles with the same problem and they had already been waiting close to a yr on their parts
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the ABS warning light, TPMS, and cruise control warning lights had illuminated on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
no accident but around 3 months ago my abs lights and traction control lights came on took it to my dealership and they scanned it and said abs module internal fault and said to me well that part is on backorder, at least till jan 1 2023, went by there yesterday and they said parts still not in and it might might not never come in.... so much for safety and what good is a warranty if they wont supply parts for the used cars but still building new ones for sale
My abs module went bad showing the brake light, abs ,anti skid, dealership checked it and said we will order you an ABS module but we have other drivers that have been waiting for over 6 months now and still no parts for them and it has been almost 1 yr now that i have been waiting, i can still drive the SUV BUT i don't have the anti sidd system that works on my suv,,,,BUT yet they have enough parts to keep building and selling NEW vehicles...THE Government should make them fix our used cars as well
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to move downward and remained seized. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
EARLIER THIS YEAR, MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I SCANNED IT AND PULLED A CODE INDICATING THAT THAT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HAD GONE BAD. I REPLACED THE SENSOR, AND CLEARED THE CODE. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING DURING A THUNDERSTORM, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I SCANNED MY CAR AGAIN, AND THE SAME CODE CAME UP. THE NEXT DAY, AFTER THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR, THE LIGHT HAD GONE BACK OFF. NOW, ANY TIME IT RAINS OR GETS VERY COLD, THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON.
I WAS COMING TO STOP SIGN AND APPLIED BRAKES. I HAD TO PUSH THEM ALL THE WAY DOWN FOR THE CAR EVENTUALLY STOP AFTER THE STOP SIGN. I PUMPED THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES AND THEN THEY WORKED FINE. A FEW WEEKS LATER I WAS COMING TO A STOP AGAIN AND I HAD TO PUSH BRAKES ALL THE WAY DOWN. I STOPPED AGAIN PAST THE STOP SIGN. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED AGAIN. IT HAPPEN TWO MORE TIME WEEKS APART BUT THE LAST TIME I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND HIT THE GAS THEN BRAKES AND THEY WORKED. I DROVE ABOUT HALF A BLOCK TRIED TO STOP AND BRAKES HAD TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN. I PUMPED THEM AGAIN AND WENT FORWARD HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED. I WENT FORWARD SLOWLY FOR ABOUT HALF A MILE AND WHEN I TRIED SLOW LITTLE TO TURN BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I PARKED AND CALLED TOW TRUCK. I TOOK THE CAR TO DODGE AFTER 2ND INCIDENT AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. AFTER 4TH INCIDENT I TOOK IT TO SOMEONE DIFFERENT AND THE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY RECOMMENDED NOT DRIVING IT ANYMORE FOR SAFETY. I AM LUCKY IT ALWAYS HAPPENED AFTER I GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE AND DID NOT HURT ANYONE OR MYSELF.
AT FIRST, WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, IT HAD TROUBLE TURNING ON, SO I WAITED A WHILE TO TRY AGAIN AND IT DID. WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND I NOTICED THAT BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WHEN OFF. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. I GO TO TURN IT ON AGAIN AND IT JUST DIDN'T AFTER THAT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEBERT'S TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1155 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105, (318) 221-9000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALSO, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
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