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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3C4PDCABXET201340 · Checked Aug 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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3C4PDCABXET•••••• 2014 Dodge JOURNEY

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2014 Dodge JOURNEY build (9 vs 4).

9on this build
386on the model
105builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Electrical System 2 Air Bags 2 Seats 2 Visibility/wiper 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire May 2021
Front driver side door wiring caught on fire while driving, which now none of the windows work
Seats Nov 2025
While parked the drivers seat headrest ARS system activated. Hitting the driver in the back of the head
Air Bags Jan 2025
Unknown: traction control light, air bag light, cruis control, horn, are not functioning properly and i believe it is the clock spring. Not sure if it was part of a recall previously
Unknown Or Other Dec 2023
Traction control goes off without warning at random times. In different weather conditions for no reason. Car jerks and will no longer accelerate. Have cause several dangerous situations while driving this car
Engine Oct 2019
Our 2014 dodge journey's engine is consuming oil with no warning. With no warning light/alarm or puddles of oil on the ground, I had to add over 3 quarts of oil to the engine. Due to this, the engine has failed beyond repair. This was presented in the manner of harsh clanking…
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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 3C4PDCABXET201340 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.