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Service bulletins for the 2014 Dodge Journey

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

214 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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08-066-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: RE9 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio and navigation software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: Navigation screen locks up or display will be blank. Navigation feature lockout disable. Navigation system resets intermittently. Translation improvements/corrections. System consistency and operational improvements for menu selections, month/date formatting, and Garmin translation functions. Radio system improvements during remote start operation. Unable to adjust radio volume using steering wheel switch intermittently. Second screen is blank when using split screen function. Add China phone book search. Some functionality changes for China- keyboard, search, sort and jump. Unable to add contacts to the favorite list. Unable to dial the phone from the radio, while still able to dial from the phone. Unable to delete a cell phone number from the favorite list. More space available for phone book entries. BlackBerry support for playing songs. Reduce ticking noise during CD/USB pause and VR is silent between prompts. VR unable to transition from Non-navigation to navigation mode. iPod screen is displayed with navigation screen. Asian language translation added. Highlighted preset continues blinking. Takes more then one button press to select preset #10. Unable to adjust volume from steering wheel switches. Clock adjust pop up message displayed in English rather than current language. Can not connect to the phone after it has been disconnect. Teleprompter screen shows incomplete text. Some functionality for traffic & weather jump button. After changing a language and then selecting CDDA ?of? is displayed as a tracking number. In ?Set Date Year? only 3 digits are displayed. Split map view will not cancel. Map screen turns black when driving. Some pop up message characters is displayed with ?!#?. Traffic programming slow to start.
08-055-17 REV. A2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Hands Free Module Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Hands Free Module (HFM) with the latest available software. The customer may experience the following:HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" displayedon the head unit.TheHFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input.TheHFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH.Inaccurate foreign language translations.VoiceRecognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language.IPhone®4 starts auto recording itself.Backgroundnoise from Automated Speech Recognition. When in Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show?Music paused connecting phone? while a song is beingplayed and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. Whenin Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod®touch, BTSA will not Audio Stream.Integratedcenter stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition wasturned off.AutomaticSound Recognition (ASR) Microphone picking up background noise.WithSales code RSQ, when the language is set for Italian and after theignition is cycled, the phone screens will change to English.No response from the VR button on the steering wheel.Notbeing able to enter into the phone screen on the radio.Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0197-00 Lost CommunicationWith Hands Free Phone Module, is set. Thecustomer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English.The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.After the software update has been completed, both the hands free screen and VR will default back to the last language used.Enhancements now include all vehicles, not just internationalvehicles.The following software enhancement isincluded:VR Teleprompter
18-086-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System ImprovementsThis bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience the following symptom or conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following (DTCs):JC Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED3 or ED7):· **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P050B - Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance.· P2299 - Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible.**· U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. Attempting to clear the DTC may be unsuccessful.· P0456 - Evap purge system small leak.· 2-1 downshift improvement.· Charging system duty cycle enhancement to improve starting performance in low ambient temperatures.· P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance.· Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator (EAOCI) system enhancements that forcethe use of the severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced. The vehicleduty cycle information used in the EAOCI calculation is stored in the PCM and cannot be recovered/transferred when the controller is replaced. As a result, the severe duty cycle is used in these scenarios to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message.· Mode 6 data accuracy enhancement for generic scan tools. JC Vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (Sales Code ERB):· **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit.· P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance.**· U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. Attempting to clear theDTC may be unsuccessful.· Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator (EAOCI) system enhancements that forcethe use of the severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced. The vehicleduty cycle information used in the EAOCI calculation is stored in the PCM and cannot be recovered/transferred when the controll
68234120A$2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue 1: Hand Free Module inoperative, can't pair phone: - Do not replace the radio for phone issues. The Radio does not control phone/Hands Free functionality, it is separate from the radio, test and diagnose the Hands Free Module accordingly.~ Issue 2; Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The ICS is a separate module from the radio. If attempting to replace the display (ICS), do not order a radio part number. Instead, order p/n Z5064993A$ for an exchange or 05064993A$ for a new part replacement.~ Issue 3; If the radio ICS/touchscreen display appears to reset intermittently, it turns white then black and functionality returns....Please contact Leony Gonzalez at cell (248) 736-1267 or Dave Clemons at cell (248) 520-0419. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. NOTE: USB cables should be replaced prior to the HFM or Radio.
R652017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Reprogram Radio Control Head The radio navigation system on about 30,300 of the above vehicles may experience a condition which permanently renders the navigation features not functional as a result of memory corruption. The radio navigation will be checked for functionality. If functional, the radio and navigation software levels must be checked. If software is found to be outdated, the radio control head will need to be reprogrammed with the latest radio and/or navigation software. If the navigation was found to not be functional, the radio will need to be replaced. Order the replacement radio through the audio and electronic products exchange center. Then return the vehicle to the customer and inform the customer that a return visit will need to be scheduled for radio replacement once the replacement radio arrives.
R61 (15V-675)2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Antilock Brake System Control Module 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.
68105583A$2016-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "PENTASTAR OIL FILTER ADAPTER BEFORE REPLACING THIS PART, PLEASE CALL ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE. ENGINEERING IS SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PART.~ DYE MUST BE USED TO DETERMINE WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM BEFORE REPLACING. ALSO PLEASE CHECK THE RECENTLY UPDATED SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 09-008-15. ~ FIRST: NICK MORAND CELL (248) 410-5078 - NICK.MORAND@FCAGROUP.COM SECOND: BOB JACKSON CELL (248) 944-0466 - BOB.JACKSON@FCAGROUP.COM THIRD: JOE LOVELL CELL (734 309-6467 - JOE.LOVELL@FCAGROUP.COM IF A RESPONSE IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 15 MINS, THEN PROCEED WITH THE NECESSARY REPAIR."
18-031-15 REV A2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-059-142016-05-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-023-142016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-023-14REV.A2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-066-142016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-08-033-15REVA2015-08-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING SCREEN LOCK UP ON NAVIGATION OR DISPLAY BLANK, RADIO WILL RESET, INTERMITTENTLY, NOT ABLE TO DIAL PHONE FROM RADIO BUT CAN DIAL PHONE, TRANSLATION FOR ASIAN LANGUAGE ADDED, AFTER DISCONNECTION PHONE, FAILS TO CONNECT PHONE, ETC. MODEL 2013-14 CHARGER, CHRYSLER 300, JOURNEY. *PE

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