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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3C4PDCAB9ET••••••2014 Dodge JOURNEY
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2014 Dodge JOURNEY build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
386on the model
105builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectronic Stability Control (esc) 4Service Brakes 4Engine 3Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJan 2016
The contact owned a 2014 dodge journey. While driving approximately 40 mph in the rain, the brakes failed when he attempted to slow down the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The ABS light illuminated when it started raining. The driver sustained cuts and…
Fuel SystemJan 2023
The contact’s son owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact then stated that on numerous occasions after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted each time after…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2021
After getting oil changed/air filter replaced and 4 new tires, vehicle has stalled out every day since while running (less than week) it is now stalling out while driving!! Happened while I was driving on the highway. EXTREMELY dangerous. Car usually will restart. But 95% of the…
Electrical SystemJul 2019
This issue with the throttle position sensor has been going on for me, since I bought the car from dealership last year 2019. Has happened 3 times. I can drive and the car stalls, loses it power to drive, car shakes with acceleration. Had to have the dealer clear code once in…
SeatsJun 2018
Wife was sitting in car in supermarket parking lot ...talking on phone...car was parked and not running...no impacts involved...drivers side headrest activated...inspection of headrest shows interior plastic frame holding steel pin shattered...headrest had to be replaced...would…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C4PDCAB9ET134245 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.