2014 Dodge Journey Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Antilock › ABS warning light
  4
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  2
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  1
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › ABS warning light
  1
• Antilock › Modulator
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1532%
• 25k–50k
  817%
• 50k–75k
  919%
• 75k–100k
  36%
• 100k–150k
  1021%
• 150k+
  24%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Dodge Journey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Under heavy braking conditions the vehicles ABS system did not engage and the vehicle slid losing control. There was a safety recall R61 which was documented as completed 20 May 2016, but inspection of the ABS ground wire shows it in its original position when compared to page 18 of the recall instruction. There has been no work on the ABS module since the recall.

The ABS module has failed. There was a recall R61 issued previously for this issue of moisture causing ABS module failures. The original recall was completed on this vehicle [redacted]. There is no documentation that the ABS module itself was replaced at that time since this is a tiered recall. The ABS module has now failed and there is evidence on the electrical plug that moisture was present during a recent inspection by an ASE certified mechanic. I took the car to Academy CJD dealership in Tipton, Indiana and they refused to perform the recall again since it supposedly had already been completed. They wanted to charge me a fee to 'diagnose' further. I contend that even though the recall or partial recall was previously completed, the ABS has failed due to the issue the original recall was supposed to prevent. …

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 stuttering to go this occurs when I get to a red light and it goes green and I press that gas I acts as if something isn't registering fast enough. I've took my car to be serviced for these problems nobody seems to find an issue with the problems occurring the problem puts others at risk because we could possibly collide if I where to brake and the car continues to keep going instead of coming to a complete stop. …

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. .

Brake complaints in other Journey years