2009 DODGE Journey Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
417 complaints
No warning. Car caught on fire due to electrical issues in the back lighter port.
Apr 17, 2024
I'm original owner of 2009 dodge journey, and hearing of electrical problems causing fires, I want to inform you. 1) I have been having problems with the horn sounding off intermittently. 2) I have my radio that stop working which has the hands free cell phone speaker and the review camera. 3) most recently the drivers side door window switches to driver's window and front passenger window stopped working. I don't know what would be next but am concerned about the safety of my family in reference to this reported fire incident. Thank you for reading [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
May 07, 2023
Igntion did not turn over on first attempt, however, it did turn over after turning key back to off position and trying again. I was in a parking lot and it was daylight. I have not had vehicle serviced at this point as it did turn over. There was no warning messages or symptoms prior . It is unknown at this time if this will happen again.
Sep 23, 2022
The TIPM (Total Integrated Power Module) is causing electrical system failures (e.g., wipers, power locks, cruise control, etc.). Many of the affected systems are convenience issues, but the wipers and cruise control can negatively impact safe driving. Additionally the car will randomly start shaking and lose velocity while driving due to missed cylinder firings my mechanic attributes to the failing TIPM.
Jul 21, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The vehicle also failed to start up after receiving a jumpstart. The contact mentioned that the starter needed to be tampered with for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The starter was replaced several times. The contact contacted several dealers and notified the dealers of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,614.
Dec 02, 2021
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
174 complaints
The vehicle keep locking and unlocking by itself even when I am driving. Also when I was driving the airbags deployed on its own but no accident
May 05, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start-up. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Mar 06, 2023
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE VEHICLE DASH STOPPED WORKING ( SPEEDOMETER, RPM, ALL LIGHTS ETC.) AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES STARTED GOING AS IF THEY WERE ON EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NOT.
Jan 22, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A BRICK WALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH FORCE HOWEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK PAINS, BODY PAINS, MUSCLE SPASMS IN THE LEFT ARM AND SCARRING TO THE LEFT ARM. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD, MOUTH AND FACE INJURY DUE TO NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. BOTH RECEIVED FURTHER MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND THE CRASH TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY OPEN AN INVESTIGATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
May 13, 2019
DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG CONECTOR BURNED OUT CAUSING AIRBAG TO ERROR AND NOT DEPLOY. AIRBAG LIGHT ACTIVATED WHILE PARKED.
Jun 09, 2018
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
172 complaints
2009 DODGE JOURNEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FAULTY BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE LOCKED WHICH LEFT THE VEHICLE IMMOBILE. THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, CALIPERS AND MASTER CYLINDER WERE ALL REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE STILL CAN'T BE DRIVEN. *JB
Nov 19, 2015
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES SO BAD THAT I AM AFRAID OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NO ONE ELSE WANTS TO DRIVE IT AND I ONLY DARE TO DRIVE IT BACK AND FORTH TO WORK WHICH IS LESS THAN 7 MILES AND SPEED LIMITS DO NOT EXCEED 35 MPH. I HAVE HAD BRAKES REPLACED TWICE SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2011 AND NOW IT NEEDS THEM AGAIN. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON THEM. COST WAS OVER $1300.00. WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS LEMON? ALSO, WHEN IT RAINS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR FILLS WITH WATER.
Aug 01, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE PAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE CONTACT MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE REMAINING THREE BRAKE PADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, AS WELL AS THE ROTORS. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ELEVEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Jul 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 10,000 MILES. WHENEVER THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES SHE WOULD HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,600.
May 07, 2012
HAD HARD TIME BRING CAR TO A STOP WENT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT.THEY SAID THAT IT WAS SO BAD THAT I COULD NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL IT WAS FIXED ,IT WAS NOT FIXED UNTIL MONDAY FEB,28,2011 THEY CHARGED ME 50.00 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR. THEN ON MARCH 19,2012 HAD TO GO BACK TO SAME DODGE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES & ROTORS THE CAR ONLY HAD 31000 MILE ON IT. THEY CHARGE ME 100.00 DOLLARS FOR REPAIRS SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY THE BRAKES AND ROTORS GAVE OUT ,BUT WOULD ONLY CHARGE ME 100.00 FOR THE REPAIRS. THERE IS NO WAY THAT THE BRAKES & ROTORS SHOULD WEAR OUT THIS FAST THEY NEED TO RECALL ALL JOURNEY'S WITH THIS SAFETY PROBLEMS AND PUT THE PROPER SIZE BRAKES ON . *JS
Mar 21, 2012
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AIR BAGS
81 complaints
On [XXX] around [XXX] I was driving 25mph in Alameda CA, and about two minutes into the ride, the airbag warning light came on. My fiance was in the passenger seat and our dog was in the back. About 15 minutes into the drive, my side airbags deployed without any collision or even bump in the road. I carefully and swiftly turned onto a side street and pulled over. My fiancé and I got out of the car, and as we took our dog out of the back seat, the primary airbags (steering wheel and passenger seat) deployed, and shattered the windshield. The dashboard was cracked as a result of the primary bags deploying. My fiancé's arm was bruised from the side airbag deploying (photo evidence taken). We called the police and they came to document the incident and confirmed that there was no collision (police report included). Vehicle was then towed home and is available for inspection. We've tried calling the dealership that the car was purchased, but it seems to be out of business. 1. Component that malfunctioned: Airbag and Indicator lights; available for inspection 2. Safety: This incident easily could've led us to crash teh vehicle and harm ourselves and others in the process, and much more seriously hurt us if we did not evacuate the car. My fiancé's arm is bruised. 3. No so far, we cannot get a hold of a dealer since ours was closed - but welcome an investigation 4. Yes, by police. The police report #[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Feb 06, 2025
RECALL WITH THE AIRBAG FOR OTHER VAN'S. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON AND RETURNS AFTER BEING CLEARED. CAR'S AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED.
Feb 02, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME AIRBORNE AND WAS THROWN TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING HER HEAD TO SNAP BACK AND FORTH. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LEG, BROKEN RIBS, NECK AND HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.
May 19, 2020
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WILL NOT SHUTOFF.
Feb 26, 2020
HEAD ON COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Jan 21, 2020
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ENGINE
63 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The ABS, Traction Control System, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced the battery twice; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as designed and hesitant to respond. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Nov 03, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE BOARD FLASHED AND THEN VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROD AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED EARLIER BY THE DEALER OURISMAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF BOWIE 2406 CRAIN HWY, BOWIE, MD 20716 (855) 822-3228. THE CONTACT SUSPECTED THE DEALER DID SUBPAR WORK THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT THE CONTACT DID NOT GET HER VEHICLE BACK UNTIL THE END OF NOVEMBER 2019, THE VEHICLE ISSUE OF STOPPING OCCURRED IN 12/2019. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER BUT HAD NOT CALLED BACK WITH AN UPDATE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE FTC AND HER STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,226.
Feb 13, 2020
AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM MY HOUSE TO MY MOM, IN THE MORNING I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULD CRANK ON BUT NOT FULLY START. IT'S BEEN DOING THAT FOR THE PAST THREE DAYS CAN'T MOVE MY CAR OUT OF START BECAUSE IT'S NOT FULLY TURNING ON
Aug 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS QUICKLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED BUT A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE REMAINS OF THE VEHICLE WERE TOWED TO A LOT FOR THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO INSPECT. THE DEALER JOHN HIESTER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (940 N MAIN ST, LILLINGTON, NC 27546 (910) 893-8088) WAS ASKED ABOUT RECALLS AND TOLD THE CONTACT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. *DT
Aug 06, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE SCENE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT BANK ONE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Apr 16, 2018
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
59 complaints
Car doesnt start all the time when it does it ends up shutting off. it shuts off while driving, also cuts in and out while driving.
Nov 15, 2025
1- My steering started making a noise when I would make a right turn. I took it to the dealer service and they informed me that the metal battery holder completely rusted away and the battery dropped down onto the inner wheel well and when I made a turn it would hit the tire and steering arm. When this started I had not driven the car after that because I felt unsafe. So I called Chrysler Customer Service and ask them to refund my money for the repair ($700+} since I Told them of possibly be injured or killed if the steering locked up while driving. They gave me a case number and said they would review it. They denied the request and blew me off with " it's out of warranty". I said I knew that and you were not concerned with my family's safety. So I need your help to recalling all Journeys which could happen to them. 2- The lugs nuts on dodges are covered in a casing and after a few years they separate from the nut. This is a big problem because the lug wrench not longer fits and I had to buy a MM deep socket to fit that nut when I would have fix a flat tire. You should review that too.
Jun 07, 2021
BAD KEY ERROR EVEN AFTER WIN MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. ISSUE HAS BEEN PROMINENT SINCE RECALL WAS REPAIRED IN 2016 THEN ISSUE WITH STARTING THE ENGINE CAME UP. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T RECREATE ISSUE AND WOULDN'T FIX PROBLEM. NOW 2021, CAR GIVES BAD KEY ERROR AND WON'T RECOGNIZE ANY KEYS OR START UP WITH REMOTE START. WIN MODULE WAS REPLACED AND TWO DAYS LATER, SAME ISSUE.
Apr 25, 2021
WHILE PARKED WITH FULL BATTERY TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH ON...CAR REFUSING TO START. CAR IS PARKED ON A CITY STREET. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLETIMES.TODAYIT WILL NOT START AT ALL. CAR WAS TAKEN TO CHRYSLER JEEP RECENTLY . I WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED A NEW IGNITION NODULE AT AN APPROX. COST OF $1,000. IN CHECKING ONLINE I FIND THAT I AM ONE OF HUNDREDS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT.I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS RECALLED THESE CARS FOR FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES. I AM LOOKING FOR HELP WITH THE NEXT STEP. I AM FEARFUL THAT EVEN IF I GET THE CAR TO START I AM UNSURE OF IT HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING. YOUR ADVICE AND RESOURCES WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THOMAS NYE
Dec 06, 2020
MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY WOULD NOT TURN ON AFTER AWHILE THAT I HAVE BEEN USING IT.I WOULD USE IT THEN TURN IT OFF AND IT WONT TURN BACK ON UNTILL A WHILE THAT YOU LEAVE IT ALONE.
Mar 06, 2020
+ 54 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
55 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. Additionally, the transmission failed to properly shift into the intended gear, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and shut off the vehicle and the vehicle failed to operate normally. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the ECM/ECU needed to be rewired. The ECM/ECU wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Jul 13, 2023
The viscous coupler located at the carrier rear malfunctions and causes the front transfer case to crack open. Do to this causing a catastrophic malfunction and possibly causing a severe accident I feel this should be recalled. These vehicles are well known for the front transfer case issue after many months of scouring the internet I finally found out the cause of this issue.
Mar 28, 2023
replacement transmission, the car jumps when driving with a foul burning odor and it sounds like a lawnmower when taking my feet off the gas to slow the vehicle down the car speeds up, the transmission light is still on, the problem has gotten worst, the component has not been inspected, the first time the transmission light appears was on 10/7/2021, and then it was checked by a mechanic and his devise read CODE P0760 "Shift Solenoid" on my 2009 dodge journey
Oct 19, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER TEN MINUTES IN EACH CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CUMBERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (931-263-0321, LOCATED AT 1550 INTERSTATE DR, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501), BUT THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE SPECIFICS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.
Jul 22, 2019
62 TE TRASMISIN P0750A SELENOIDE ARRANCA EN MOVIMIENTO NO CAMBIA SE DEJA ENFRIAR Y TRABAJA LUEGO SUVE TEMPERATURA UN 1/4 Y NO CAMBIA LA TRASMISIN.
Jul 09, 2019
+ 50 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
55 complaints
TAKARA RECALL: WHEN LEAVING WORK I STARTED MY CAR AND BEGAN TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING LOT WHEN I WENT TO PUSH ON MY BRAKES TO STOP MY CAR MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AS IF I HAD NOTHING BUT AIR. I CALLED AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP 4 DIFFERENT MASTER CYLINDERS PUT ON THE CAR TWO NEW CALIPERS ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK REPLACED ALONG WITH A NEW ABS MODULE AND BRAKE LINE HOSE ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE 2500.00 LATER AND I STILL HAVE NO FRONT LEFT BRAKES!!!! COMPLETE NIGHTMARE AND IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE NOT ONE PERSON CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OH I SHALL ADD WE ALSO REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS!
May 21, 2019
OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WORK DONE ON MY BRAKES. ON THE FRONT WHEELS, BOTH HAVE HAD 3 NEW SETS OF ROTORS, 2 OF WHICH HAD TO BE RESURFACED, 3 SETS OF BRAKE PADS, 2 NEW CALIPERS FOR THE LEFT AND 1 FOR THE RIGHT, 1 BRAKE HOSE AND 1 HUB BEARING FOR THE LEFT. THE REAR TIRES HAVE HAD A NEW SET OF ROTORS, WHICH WERE RESURFACED TODAY, AND A NEW HUB BEARING ON THE REAR LEFT. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED, AND I CAN CONFIDENTLY SAY MY DRIVING IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE GONE BAD, I HEAR A SQUEAL, THERE IS VIBRATION IN THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THE CAR WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, DEPENDING ON WHICH CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ON A MUCH HIGHER LEVEL THAN ON THE CONSUMER'S DIME.
Apr 25, 2018
6 MAJOR BRAKE REPAIR JOBS IN 79,000 MILES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THIS VEHICLE. CHRYSLER PAID FOR SOME OF THE REPAIRS WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THEY KNOW THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR OF THE JOURNEY
Jul 11, 2017
BOUGHT 2009 DODGE JOURNEY NEW. WITH ONLY 12,143 MILES (19.818 KM) I HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO THEM RUSTING OUT. THIS WAS DONE IN GERMANY BY A DODGE DEALER. A POLICY ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE. THEN WITH ONLY 27,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. THEN WITH 43,148 MILES I HAD TO ONCE AGAIN REPLACE ALL BRAKE PADS, FRONT ROTORS AND THE REAR ROTORS WERE ABLE TO BE MACHINED. THIS IS THE WORK I HAD DONE AT SAN DIEGO DODGE DEALER. WHEN I HAD THE WORK DONE IN MAY 2016 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN AUG 2016 DUE TO A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. WAS TOLD IT WAS FROM NEW BRAKES AND I SHOULD JUST PUMP THEM AND IT SHOULD GO AWAY. I TRIED TO DO THIS BUT NOISE REMAINED SO I TOOK VEHICLE BACK IN NOV 2016 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE "DIRTY" AND THEY COULD CLEAN THEM FOR $134 OR I COULD ONCE AGAIN PUMP THEM AND IT SHOULD STOP. I TRIED AGAIN THEIR RECOMMENDATION AND THEN DECIDED TO TAKE FOR SECOND OPINION SO TOOK TO PERRY'S DODGE IN NATIONAL CITY, CA ON 3 APRIL 2017 AND WAS INFORMED THAT I THE VEHICLE NEEDED ALL FOUR BRAKES AND THE REAR ROTOR NEEDED REPLACED WITH THE FRONT ROTOR NEEDING MACHINED. I WOULD THINK THAT FOR A VEHICLE HAVING ONLY 53,000 MILES AND HAVING 4 BRAKE JOBS AND NOW NEEDING ANOTHER ONE THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG. I CONTACTED DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP (ROYAL) WHO BASICALLY SAID THAT ACCORDING TO THE SAN DIEGO DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT THEY DID OPEN EMAIL CASE NUMBER: 3336076 AND REFERENCE NUMBER: 29272328. I HAVE READ MANY REVIEWS THAT BASICALLY SAY THAT THE 2009 AND 2010 DODGE JOURNEY'S BRAKE SYSTEM WERE NOT MADE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. DODGE WILL NOT CLAIM THIS ERROR AND SO US WHO BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT ARE STUCK WITH PERFORMING BRAKE JOBS EVERY 10,000 MILES.
Apr 04, 2017
THIS IS 3RD TIME MY JOURNEY'S BRAKES NEED REPLACING. THIS TIME MY COST 1683.00---IM ON SSDI---LOW INCOME---REALLY PUNCHED ME,. HORRIBLE PREDICAMENT TO BE IN--PLEASE CONTACT ME IF ANY COSTS ARE REIMBURSED BY CHRYSLER-DODGE. HELP!!
Oct 14, 2016
+ 50 more complaints for this component
STEERING
40 complaints
Power steering return hose ruptured when I started the vehicle after setting in sub zero temps for about a week. Found a recall for this same problem but my vehicle was not listed. I feel it should have been. Hope you can adjust the recall for this major issue.
Jan 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was a cracked power steering hose located underneath the vehicle. The contact replaced the power steering hose; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Jan 31, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE POWER STEERING HOSE FROZE AND BURST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A POPPING SOUND BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MAKE RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 194,000.
Feb 19, 2021
I GOT THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER IT DROVE GREAT UNTIL A COUPLE WEEKS AGO. NOW IT HAS STARTED HAVING STEERING DIFFICULTIES LIKE IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING.
Jan 31, 2021
POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURES AT COLD TEMPS. RECALL S08 IS IN EFFECT FOR SAME YEAR, MAKE, MODEL BUT VIN IS NOT COVERED. PETITION HAS BEEN STARTED TO GET THOSE OF US WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE SOME RESOLVE IN THIS MATTER. HTTP://CHNG.IT/WHKLRVVJB8. *TR
Jun 13, 2020
+ 35 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
39 complaints
I have issues starting it. New starter, new battery and it just dies. Luckily I was parked when it died. I have children, if it dies while driving I could be in a serious car crash with my children in the car. I do not want to die, I love my car but I do not want to be put in danger because of this type of issue. I also do not want to be stranded somewhere. PLEASE HELP.
Aug 23, 2025
The Carbondale Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire In the parking lot behind the above-listed address. Fire personnel arrived and found a 2009 Dodge Journey with an engine compartment fire. Fire personnel used tank water and a pre-connected 1 3/4 In. hose line to extinguish the fire. There were no exposures or damage to other property. Upon completing the extinguishment, an origin and cause investigation was conducted, which Included, but was not limited to, scene examination, documentation, and interviews. The owner of the vehicle stated the following: He purchased the vehicle new. He has liability Insurance only through Allstate. This Is not his primary vehicle. He does his own service. No known electrical Issues, and there were no warning lights on the vehicle before the fire. The vehicle has approximately 160,000 miles on It The only known issue with the vehicle was a power steering issue. Before the discovery of the fire, the owner had pulled into a gas station across town to add power steering fluid. Upon leaving the gas station, the owner reported that within a few blocks, he began seeing black smoke coming from under the hood, and there was an odd odor to the smoke. (Review of Oty Video cameras confirmed this account) He pulled in the parking lot at the above-listed address and accessed the engine compartment to find fire on the power steering reservoir, the plastic engine cover, and the cooling fan. He attempted to extinguish the fire with a soda he had and then attempted to retrieve water from a nearby building. Upon returning with water, the fire was too large to extinguish. The scene examination revealed an engine compartment fire that had transitioned Into the passenger compartment during the failure of the front windshield. The hood of the vehicle had completely melted away during the fire. Fire patterns in the engine compartment were consistent with the owners account of the fire. The fire was determined to be unintentional, with the
Jun 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the destination. The contact stated that the following day while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with TIPM failure. The contact was informed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.
Aug 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The driver restarted the vehicle and continued to drive; however, the failure recurred. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the starter and installed a new battery however, the failure recurred. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the ignition switch and the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Jul 06, 2021
Something in the engine is causes the alternator to die. I’ve gotten it changed 3 times within a year. The car has been having multiple issues since I purchased it. The file is to lengthy to upload
May 28, 2021
+ 34 more complaints for this component
TIRES
27 complaints
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED TPMS WAS CORRODED. UPDATED 09/26/2017*JS
Sep 14, 2017
TIRE IS WORN , WENT FOR OIL CHANGE , TIRE AT ALMOST DANGEROUS LEVEL , THIS IS SECOND TIRE TO WEAR THROUGH IN A YEAR . I WAS TOLD THESE TIRES HAVE TERRIBLE WEAR LIFE. I CAN ONLY GET THEM AT DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE . IF YOU ARE PUTTING SUCH A HIGH PRICE TAG ON THESE TIRES THEN IMPROVE THEM. I AM ON DISABILITY AND THIS IS A BIG HIT. I LOVE MY JOURNEY BUT AM THINKING ABOUT GETTING SOMETHING ELSE. I JUST PAID 52.00 FOR AN AIR FILTER AND CABIN FILTER. *TR
Jul 22, 2013
ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED 11/15/2012. ORDERED BRAND NEW KUMHO TIRES, HAD THEM MOUNTED, BALANCED AND SECURED WITH RH WARRANTY. IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THEY WERE MORE NOISY THAN THE TIRES THAT WERE ON JOURNEY BEFORE REPLACEMENT 11/15/2012. SLIGHT SHIMMY AND HUMMING NOISE. NOVEMBER 2012 - TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO SERVICE CENTER THAT MOUNTED TIRES. EXPLAINED ISSUE(S), OWNER TOLD SERVICE CENTER POSSIBLE BAD TIRE(S), REQUESTED TIRE INSPECTION. NO RESULTS FOUND. SERVICE CENTER ASKED OWNER TO DRIVE ON TIRES FOR 2/3 DAYS TO SEE IF SHIMMY IS COMING FROM FRONT OR REAR END. OWNER COMPLETED REQUESTED ACTION BY SERVICE CENTER, REPORTED SHIMMY COMING FROM REAR END AND REQUESTED ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF TIRES. SERVICE CENTER "SAYS" THEY INSPECTED AGAIN AND FOUND NOTHING. DECEMBER -2012 OWNER RETURNED TO SERVICE CENTER FOR THIRD TIME TO REQUEST ROTATE & BALANCED. SERVICE CENTER ONCE AGAIN "SAYS" THEY ROTATED, BALANCED AND CHECKED TIRES AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. SHIMMY AND HUMMING NOISE NOW COMPLETELY LOCATED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. 04/21/2013 FRONT RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER AND PAD NEEDS REPLACED. CALIPER DRAGGING AND SMOKING. WHEN FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE CALIPER TIRE WAS WOBBLY AND WOULD NOT STAND ON ITS OWN OR ROLL ON FLOOR "NORMALLY". NO OTHER TIRES WERE INSPECTED 4/21/2013. OWNER PLANS TO RETURN TO SERVICE CENTER WHERE TIRES WERE PURCHASED/MOUNTED TO REQUEST ANOTHER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *TR
Apr 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO SOLUS KHH16 TIRES, TIRE SIZE 225/55/19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES. THE DEFECTIVE TIRES EXHIBITED SEVERE TREAD SEPARATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,800. UPDATED 12/14/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED, THE OWNER NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE WHILE EXITING THE DEALERSHIP PARKING LOT. DEALER FOUND BOTH FRONT TIRES EXHIBITED BELT SEPERATION. UPDATED 12/17/2012 *JS
Nov 07, 2012
I SUSTAINED NONREPAIRABLE TO A TIRE ON MY VEHICLE DURING A HIGHWAY TRIP. WHEN I WENT TO A AUTHORIZED DEALER TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE, I FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT STOCK A SINGLE TIRE OF THE TYPE AUTHORIZED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER PER WARRENTY SPECIFICATION. I HAD TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT WITH A SKINNY EMERGENCY TIRE INSTALLED FOR OVER 100 MILES. I FELT VERY UNSAFE AND NERVOUS BEING PLACED IN THIS SITUATION. *TR
Aug 13, 2012
+ 22 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaints
VEHICLE WILL NOT CONSISTENTLY START IN PARK. PLACING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WORKED FOR A FEW MONTHS THS AND NOW, AFTER THE STARTER AND O2 SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THE VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. OUR CURRENT SHORT TERM FIX IS TO JIGGLE THE BATTERY CABLES/WIRING HARNESS AND AFTER 5 MINUTES THAT WORKS. HADN'T HAD THIS ISSUE FOR FIVE YEARS (AS THE OWNER) AND DURING THE PAST YEAR IT'S BEEN ONE NON-START AFTER ANOTHER. DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR AN HOUR WITHOUT A PROBLEM STARTING. STOPPED TO GET GAS, TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, NOTHING. THE DASH TURNS ON, THE VEHICLE CLI IS, BUT WONT TURN OVER. BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, STARTER...CHARGING SYSTEM CHECKED OUT TO BE OK. CONCERNED I WILL BE STRANDED WITHOUT A TRUE FIX TO THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY EACH TIME WE TRIED TO START IT. WWLE EVEN CAPTURED A VIDEO OF THE NON-START AND OUR RESOLUTION FOR THE MECHANIC TO VIEW. THEY DIDNT WXOWEINCE THE ISSUE; BUT I DID, AND THEY NEEDED MORE INFORMATION TO TROUBLE SHOOT FURTHER.
Jul 18, 2019
BOUGHT A USED 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN FEBRUARY, HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STARTER IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS. SOMETIMES WE CAN START THE CAR NORMALLY, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO JUMP THE CAR OFF. YESTERDAY, THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OR START, TRIED THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH WHICH ENABLED ME TO PUSH THE JOURNEY BUT STILL WOULD NOT CRANK. RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THAT MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE OR ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL DODGE NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND FIGURE OUT WHY THESE VEHICLES ARE MALFUNCTIONING. IT'S COSTING US MONEY AND TIME WE DO NOT HAVE TRYING TO CHASE DOWN AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. I EVEN HAD THE PCM CHECKED OUT AND IT TOO WAS IN A GOOD BILL OF HEALTH
Oct 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL DEFECTS AND FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE UNATTENDED FOR A DAY AND THEN GO BACK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAG, CHECK ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL, ESP, AND SECURITY INDICATORS ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON. ALSO, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MONKEN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM NISSAN (LOCATED AT 1739 W MCCORD ST, CENTRAILIA, IL 62801 (618) 545-5100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KING CITY CHRYSLER CENTER (LOCATED AT BROADWAY ST, MT VERNON, IL 62864 (618) 242-6600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER MECHANIC SUGGESTED TO HAVE THE PCM REBUILT TO SAVE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Aug 04, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING, THE PCM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM CHIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Aug 01, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000.
Apr 17, 2017
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13 complaints
CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM HEATING HOSE BUSTING AND STARTED RUNNING HOT.... ALSO FRONT WINDSHIELD WATER DISPENSER NO LONGER WORKS.... TOLD DEALERSHIP CAR KILLS SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING.... WAS TOLD A RECALL BUT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE... ALSO WHEN CAR IS PUT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AFTER COMPLETE STOP... IT JERKS AND ENGINE BANGS... GOT TOLD BLOCK AROUND ENGINE WALL.... ALSO NOT COVERED UNDER FULL EXTENDED WARRANTY...... SOMETIMES CAR WILL NOT START B/C OF IGNITION SWITCH WHICH SOMETIMES TAKES ABOUT 15 TRIES TO START CAR... OR HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO START..... JUST TOTALLY DISAPPOINTMENT B/C I LOVE THE SIZE AND ALL MY AMENITIES IN MY SUV, HEATED SEATS, LEATHER, T.V., INIFINITY RADIO..... DEFINITELY DISAPPOINTMENT.... WENT WITH A DODGE AGAIN.... BC MY DURANGO SAVED MY LIFE.... AND I FELT SAFE IN ANOTHER SUV...... *TR
Apr 24, 2015
CARRY IT TO THE DEALER DUE TO ANTI FREEZE LINK AND TIRE WONT KEEP AIR. THEY FIXED THE THERMOSTAT BOTH AND FIXED THE ANTIFREEZE PROBLEM AND DID A GREAT JOB I DON'T HAVE NO PROBLEM. WHAT I DO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH I WAS CHARGE $8.91 FOR A O RING WA 07011001 I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT NOR DO I KNOW WHY OR WHAT IT WAS FOR WASN'T TOLD ABOUT IT UNTIL IT WAS DONE AND TIME FOR ME TO PAY FOR THERE SERVICES.BUT THE PROBLEM AM HAVING NOW IS IT WONT START AND I SEE OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO ONE FROM THE COMPANY IS TRYING TO HELP US THIS IS NOT OUR FAULT WHERE CAN WE GET HELP....... PLEASE HELP US. *TR
Jan 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL PLUG WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. REMAILED 12/04/14*LJ UPDATED 01/07/14*LJ *JS
Sep 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Apr 13, 2012
WHEN I TURN A CORNER OR HIT A BUMP OR JUST DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, THE IGNITION WILL TURN OFF AND THE CAR WON'T RUN. ONCE I HAVE IT STOPPED AND PUT IN PARK I CAN RESTART THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, LATELY WHEN I TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR, THE KEY WILL SWITCH BACK TO THE OFF POSITION. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE MORE THAN ONCE. *TR
Mar 16, 2012
+ 8 more complaints for this component
TIRES,WHEELS
13 complaints
CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, STOPPED AT A TIRE COMPANY(BAYARD TIRE IN BAYARD FLORIDA) AND TECH SAID LEFT REAR TIRE BELTS WERE BROKEN. THIS IS THE FIFTH KUMHO TIRE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. I HAD THE FRONT 2 REPLACED IN APRIL OF 2012 (39000) AND THE REARS REPLACED IN SEPT. OF 2012(40000) NOW THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAS DONE THE SAME THING AT 55000 MILES. THIS COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF IT WOULD HAVE BLOWN OUT. *TR
Apr 22, 2014
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LOCAL GROCERY STORE, REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY BECAME FLAT. I WAS ABLE PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN MY HUSBAND ARRIVED TO HELP, HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN SOME "FIX A FLAT" TO GET ME TO THE TIRE STORE LESS THAN 2 MILES AWAY AND THE VALVE STEM WENT COMPLETELY INSIDE AND ALL AIR WAS RELEASED FROM TIRE. HE PUT ON THE SPARE AND WE TOOK THE TIRE TO THE TIRE STORE AND HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW VALVE STEM WITH SENSOR IN IT. AGAIN, DODGE IS PUTTING FAULTY EQUIPMENT INTO THEIR CARS AND NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OBVIOUS FLAWS IN THEIR VEHICLES. THIS IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF A SAFETY RECALL THAT DODGE SHOULD BE FORCED TO PUT IN PLACE. *TR
Jan 05, 2014
WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH FROM DETROIT TO OHIO WITH THREE 13 YEAR OLD BOYS IN MY CAR. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS EXTREMELY LOW. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO A SERVICE STATION. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT AIR IN THE TIRE, THE VALVE BROKE, RELEASING ALL AIR IN THE TIRE. I CONTACT ROAD SERVICE THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND THEY PUT THE SPARE ON. I THEN TRAVELED TO FIRESTONE IN SANDUSKY, OH, WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY DID NOT HAVE MY TIRE IN STOCK AS IT IS A 19" KUHMO. THEY WERE ABLE TO FIND ONE TIRE 100 MILES FROM WHERE I WAS IN CLEVELAND. SO OFF I WENT TO CLEVELAND, WHERE I SPENT $289 TO REPLACE A TIRE THAT WAS BARELY 10 MONTHS OLD DUE TO THE FAULTY VALVE. TODAY I CONTACTED [XXX] AT SUBURBAN CJD OF TROY AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE VALVES. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED ALONG WITH THE TREE TEENAGE PASSENGERS THAT I HAD IN MY CAR. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO HOW I SHOULD PROCEED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 28, 2013
TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS MOUNTED ON THE VALVE STEMS ON THE WHEELS ARE CRACKING AND WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR TO THE TIRES THAT MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
Sep 19, 2013
THE VALVE STEMS ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY CRACKED CAUSING THE STEM TO FLY OUT OF THE TIRE. THIS CAUSES THE TIRE TO INSTANTLY GO FLAT, WHICH IN TURN MAKES THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. BOTH TIMES I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IF I HAD BEEN IN ANY OTHER LANE I MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE OR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER CAR. I HAD TO FIX THE OTHER TWO TIRES AS WELL AS THEY WERE ALSO CRACKED. THIS IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM THAT DEALERS/MECHANICS ARE AWARE OF. DODGE IS ALSO AWARE. THEY HAVE SINCE CHANGED THE WAY THE VALVES WERE MADE. THEY ARE NOW SOME TYPE OF PLASTIC. THE CONSUMER HOWEVER IS NOT AWARE UNTIL SOMETHING GOES WRONG. IN BOTH CASES AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE EASILY HAPPENED. AGAIN, I WAS LUCKY. BY DOING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND IT HAPPENS TO 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE AND ALL I GOT WE'RE APOLOGIES. IF I LOST MY LIFE OR MY CHILDREN AN APOLOGY WOULDN'T BRING ANYONE BACK. THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENS. WHEN THE STEM BLOWS OUT OF THE TIRE THE AIR LOSS IS INSTANTANEOUS. THERE IS NO WARNING JUST LOSS OF CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. I TRULY HOPE THAT SOMEONE CAN HELP MAKE OTHERS AWARE THAT THIS A PROBLEM. *TR
Jul 23, 2013
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
11 complaints
BRAKING SYSTEM OF 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IS DEFECTIVE, REPLACED ONCE AND REPLACING AGAIN AS ROTORS ARE WARPING DUE TO THIN MATERIAL. IF I DO NOT PAY TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, I WILL CERTAINLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF I NEED TO MAKE IMMEDIATE STOP BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING. DODGE IS MAKING NO EFFORT TO RECALL OR REPAIR THE FAULTY ROTORS AND THERE IS NO OTHER MANUFACTURER THAT MAKES ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE. *KB
Aug 17, 2011
WE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AND RESURFACE THE ROTORS AT 18,785 MILES. REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS AT 26,848 MILES AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT UNDER 36,000 AGAIN. THIS CAR HAS 35,885 ON IT. I MISPLACED THE LETTER SENT HOME ABOUT BEING REIMBURSED FOR THESE PROBLEMS. WE JUST DECIDED TO BUY OUR LEASE. WE NEED NEW TIRES ONLY WE AREN'T WAITING FOR THE EXPENSIVE ONES ON BACKORDER WE WILL USE THE ALTERNATE SIZE AND BRAND. YESTERDAY I LOST ALL POWER IN THE CAR. WINDOWS WONT GO UP OR DOWN, NO AIR, NO RADIO, NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS, NO POWER LOCKS.ITS HOT IN NJ I CANT DRIVE THIS CAR WITHOUT THESE THINGS. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE IT WITHOUT THESE THINGS. THERE ARE LESS THAN 36000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HIT MY 36 MONTH MARK ON 5/31 SO AM I OUT OF LUCK. CAN DODGE STAND PROUDLY BEHIND THEIR NAME AND RECALL THESE CARS WILL ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS? I READ THE BLOGS AND MESSAGE BOARDS-IM NOT THE FIRST PERSON AND I WONT BE THE LAST TO HAVE THESE PROBLEM. WHY SHOULD ALL THE RESPONSIBILITY BE PUT ON THE CUSTOMER. THIS IS MY 2ND DODGE AND THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST IF THEY CANT STEP UP AND OWN SOME OF THIS FAULTS. I DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER TO THE EQUIPMENT MAKE AND MODEL SO I AM PUTTING IN ANYTHING TO ALLOW ME TO GET TO THE NEXT PAGE. IF I KNEW THIS INFO. I WOULD BE A MECHANIC AND WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I AM CHOOSING 3M SERIES 963(THIS MEANS NOTHING-THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET ONTO THE NEXT PAGE SO DISREGARD THIS SECTION OF THE COMPLAINT). *TR
Jun 19, 2011
I HAVE AN 09 DODGE JOURNEY THAT HAS ISSUES FROM DAY ONE. 1ST THE A/C BROKE. THEY FIXED IT THAT WAS ONLY 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE CAR WAS NEW AND BOUGHT IN 01/2009. AT A LITTLE OVER 12000 MILES MY BRAKES WERE GONE. I HAD TO ROTATE ROTORS AND PUT NEW BRAKE PADS. EVER SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE PADS (2 TIMES THE ROTORS COMPLETELY ALL OTHER TIMES ROTATING THE ROTORS)5 MORE TIMES. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER AND ALL THEY HAVE DONE IS MADE THE WARRANTY TO 36000 MILES BUT THAT IS NOT FIXING A PROBLEM. I HAVE GOTTEN ONLINE AND RESEARCHED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM . THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS AND THERE ARE ACTUALLY LAWSUITS OUT THERE FOR THIS REASON. I WAS IN A FENDERBENDER IN DEC. 2010 AND I CAN NOT HELP BUT WONDER IF I WOULD HAVE HAD BRAKES THERE WERE 100% IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS I AM WONDERING HOW MUCH IT WILL TAKE FOR A RECALL OR SOMETHING TO BE PUT INTO EFFECT. I HOPE IT DOES NOT TAKE PEOPLE GETTING KILLED FOR THIS TO BE CORRECTED. *TR
May 27, 2011
INAUG 2010, I HAD THE BRAKE PADS CHANGED BARELY A YEAR AFTER BUYING THE CAR. THE NEXT MONTH I HAD TO HAVE NEW ROTORS BECAUSE THEY WARPED. A MONTH LATER THEY WERE WARPED AGAIN, COULDN'T GET THEM CHANGED UNTIL MAR 7, 2011. EXACTLY 30 DAYS LATER THEY WERE WARPED AGAIN. JUST HAD THEM AND THE BRAKE PADS REPLACED ON MAY 8, 2011. *TR
May 08, 2011
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR DUE TO INADEQUATE BRAKE SYSTEM TO THE WEIGHT OF CAR. 12K MILES BRAKE CALIBERS LOCKED UP; 14,500 MILES REPLACED FROM BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS SO BAD HAD TO BE REPLACED; 26K MILES AGAIN FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. NOW 3 MONTHS LATER 28K MILES I NEED FRONT AND BACK BRAKE PADS AND ALL 4 ROTORS TURNED. CAN'T HANDLE THE CAR ON ROAD FOR EXCESSIVE GRABBING OF BRAKES AND STEERING UNABLE TO HOLD ONTO WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. DODGE HAS HAD MANY COMPLAINTS AND LAW SUITS FILED IN NJ. THEY JUST RECENTLY EXTENDED THE BRAKE WARRANTY TO 36K WITHOUT NO NOTIFICATION HOWEVER, SINCE I HAD ALREADY BEEN TOLD UNWARRANTED AND HAD TO GET BRAKES REPAIRED ON A WEEKEND STRANDED AND DIDN'T USE MOPAR PARTS THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY AND NOW TELLING ME THAT THE ROTORS ARE WARPED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. YES EXCESSIVE HEAT BECAUSE THEIR IS A LAW SUIT DUE TO INADEQUATE BRAKES FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP DODGE JOURNEY OWNERS AND ANYONE ON THE ROAD NEAR THEM. UNSAFE CONDITIONS, IT IS THE NEW TOYOTA. HOW MANY PEOPLE NEED TO DIE BEFORE CORP. ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE THEY KNOW. THE SERVICE MGR EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE BUT STATES "HE DIDN'T DESIGN IT, DIDN'T BUILD IT OR BROKE IT". *TR
Apr 12, 2011
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
10 complaints
SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT STATING AS SOMETIMES IT WON'T START. I REPLACED STARTER AND STILL SAME ISSUE, I HAVE TO PUR IT IN NEUTRAL AND TRY TO START IT AND EVENTUALLY IT DOES BUT IT SHOULDN'T BE THIS WAY ALSO IT STOP WORKING AS I WAS DRIVING GETTING READY TO MAKE A TURN AND I HAD TO RESTART IT BUT ONCE AGAIN IT WOULDN'T START THE FIRST FEW TIMES WHICH I HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL AND I WAS IN THE CITY TRAFFIC VERY DANGEROUS
Dec 07, 2020
I ALREADY FILED A REPORT ON HOW THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP. ALSO HOW THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS TO SMALL FOR THIS VEHICLE ,AND HOW THEY WERE OUT EXTREMELY TO FAST. THIS TIME I AM TRYING TO FIND ANOTHER FORM IN WHICH I CAN THROUGH THE MAIL SYSTEM TRY AND GET HOLD OF NHTSA TO TRY AND RECEIVE A RECALL . DUE TO ME AND THE OTHER TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO ALSO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. *JS
Sep 16, 2018
MY 2009 DODGE SE JOURNEY HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING SOME UNDER OPEN RECALL,ELECTRICAL RECALL. HOWEVER MY BRAKES ARE VERY BAD,ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT FREQUENTLY COME ON AND OFF. THE BRAKES ACT AS IF I HAVE NO BRAKES OR PRESSURE, UNTIL THEY ARE HALF WAY DOWN THEN THEY OVER ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STOP OR SIGNIFICANTLY SLOW AT UNSAFE PACE. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER THERE IS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE ALL AROUND AND COMPLETE RECALL SHOULD BE IN EFFECT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAS NOT STOPPED.
Dec 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ESP AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTERWARDS, ALL FOUR BRAKES LOCKED UP AND SMOKE APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO FRONT BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE MASTER CYLINDER, ROTORS, BRAKE CALIBER, AND ALL FOUR BRAKES WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,924.
Aug 09, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AND CUT OFF. NO WARNING I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MECHANICS WHO SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. I HAVE BEEN DEALING THIS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. ALSO FRONT BRAKES WHERE OUT I RECENTLY HAD TO CHANGE THE BRAKE CALIBER IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE.
Nov 02, 2015
+ 5 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
10 complaints
THE IN-TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAILED. THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. THE TIRE WENT FLAT IS LESS THAN 1 SECOND. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND DESTROYED.
May 24, 2016
HAVE FACTORY ALUMINUM WHEELS. THE MANDATED "SAFETY" TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS FACTORY INSTALLED HAVE A STEEL SHAFT THROUGH THE RIMS. ROAD SALT REACTS WITH THE METAL PROPERTIES CAUSE ROTTING. IN MY CASE IT BROKE OFF WHEN THE MECHANIC TRIED TO TOP OFF AIR. JUST AS EASY WOULD BE A BUMP CAUSING ONE OR MORE TO BREAK ON THE ROAD. I COMPLAINED DIRECTLY TO DODGE, AFTER THINKING IT OVER FOR THREE WEEKS, THEY CALLED AND REPORTED THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF REPAIRING THEIR FAULTY MATERIAL PROBLEM. THIS ATTITUDE TOWARDS A POTENTIALLY ACCIDENT CAUSING PROBLEM IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE.
Feb 27, 2014
MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY R/T IN JANUARY 2013 AND AT THAT TIME THE USED CAR DEALER HAD INSTALLED A NEW SET OF KUHMO TIRES, 225/55X19 ON THE VEHICLE. THE MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,500. IN SEPTEMBER 2013 WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH, THERE WAS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY FROM THE FRONT END AND VERY VISIBLE SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I THEN HAD THE TIRES REBALANCED AND THE FRONT END CHECKED FOR ANY POSSIBLE PROBLEM. AGAIN, AFTER REBALANCING THE WHEELS (ALL 4), THAT DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM. IT WAS AT THAT TIME MY WIFE AND I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE KUHMO'S. ON NOVEMBER 8, 2013, THEY WERE REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TRIPLE TRED SIZE 235/55X19. SO FAR, THERE IS NO SHIMMY OR SHAKE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE KEPT THE KUHMO'S IF THEY ARE NEEDED FOR ANALYSIS. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN MENTIONED IN VARIOUS DODGE JOURNEY FORUMS AND THERE IS A TSB CONCERNING THE KUHMO'S.
Feb 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHICH SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE TIRE RIM SCRAPING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE COMPLETELY DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IN COMBINATION WITH THE VALVE STEM WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Nov 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED HAT THE STEM FRACTURED DURING ROTATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEMS WOULD OFTEN BRAKE DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 47,000.
Aug 17, 2012
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
10 complaints
ALL FOUR BRAKES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY HAVE FAILED AFTER ONLY 25,000 MILES. BRAKE PARTS HAVE BROKEN AND THE FRONT TWO BRAKES ARE CONSIDERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE BACK BRAKES ARE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE FIXED. DONAVAN DODGE IN SIERRA VISTA ARIZONA HAS REPAIRED THE BRAKES BUT THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT TAKING ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BACK BRAKES. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE PLACED ME AND ANY PASSENGERS IN DANGER. I REQUESTED THE BROKEN PARTS FOR THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT THAT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY HAVE TO SEND THE ONES UNDER WARRANTY BACK TO THE DODGE CORPORATION. *TR
May 05, 2011
WE PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON IT. WE WERE RECENTLY TOLD THAT IT NEEDED NEW BRAKES. THERE WAS SQUEAKING AND THEN GRINDING WITHIN A MATTER OF DAYS. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE ALSO CLOSE TO GOING BAD. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR THAT THE BRAKES LASTED SO LITTLE A LENGTH OF TIME! *TR
Oct 12, 2010
BOUGHT A NEW 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT WITH 11 MILES ON IT. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR 18,000 MILES MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED REPLACING, TALKED DEALER INTO REPLACING. NOW AFTER 25,000 MILES, NEED REPLACING AGAIN. *TR
Aug 23, 2010
BRAKE JUDDER ON 2009 DODGE JOURNEY WITH 15K MILES. REQUIRED ROTOR AND PAD REPLACEMENT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING STOPPING. ROTORS PROVEN TO BE WARPED. *TR
Aug 20, 2010
ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 4 DOOR SUV I HAVE HAD CONSTANT BRAKE PROBLEMS. HAD TO INITIALLY GET THE FRONT BREAKS REPLACED AT 16,000 MILES AND AM NOW TAKING IT BACK IN TO GET THEM REPLACED AGAIN AT 25,000 MILES ONLY A FEW MONTHS LATER. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! I DON'T RIDE MY BRAKES AT ALL! BRAKES SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED THIS OFTEN ON A VEHICLE. PLEASE MAKE DODGE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND REPLACE EVERY BRAKE ON EVERY MODEL AND REFUND ALL OF US WHO HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS! THIS IS OUR FAMILIES LIVES AT STAKE IF THE BRAKES FAIL, SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!! *TR
Aug 19, 2010
+ 5 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
9 complaints
SOMETIMES DOORS CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE NEITHER WITH THE LOCK-UNLOCK BUTTON. THE PROBLEM IS MORE OFTEN WITH THE PASSENGERS AND REAR (5TH) DOOR. THE DRIVER'S DOOR DOES NOT FAIL. PASSENGERS CAN NOT OPEN THE DOORS TO ENTER OR LEAVE THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
Aug 30, 2017
I WAS ON INTERSTATE 55 GOING NORTH WHEN MY TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ANY OTHER VARIABLEL THAT CAUSED IT IT JUST BLEW OUT WHILE I WS GOING ABOUT 70 MILES AN HOUR. I PURCHASED THIS TIRE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO BRAND NEW SO I WAS TOLD AT THE PLACE WHERE I PURCHASED IT. I COULD HAVE HURT OR KILLED BUT THANK GOD I DID NOT PANIC. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK THANK GOD MY WIFE WAS NOT IN IT WHEN IT BLEW OUT.
Jun 19, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE REAR HATCH DOOR WAS OPEN, SHE WENT TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE HATCH DROPPED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY ONTO THE CONTACTS HEAD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,028.
Jan 26, 2015
AFTER A NIGHT OF RAIN, BOTH REAR DOORS HAD TAKEN IN WATER,; BOTH WINDOWS WERE CLOSED TIGHTLY ; I FIRST NOTICED WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS, THEN WHEN OPENING THEM COULD HEAR THE WATER SLOSHING AROUND IN THE DOOR. EVENTUALLY, THE WATER LEAKED OUT (2-3 DAYS) FROM BOTH, BUT IT SMELLS WET. THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN, TWICE, IN THE COUPLE OF WEEKS. *TR
Sep 06, 2014
EVERY TIME IT RAINS, BOTH REAR PASSENGER DOORS FILL WITH WATER. WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS, THE WATER INSIDE CAN BE HEARD. THE WATER SLOWLY LEAKS FROM THE DOORS, BUT IT TAKES 2-3 DAYS FOR IT ALL TO LEAK OUT. *TR
Sep 12, 2011
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
8 complaints
Vehicle owner was driving and pulled over when all warning lights began flashing, wipers came on, horn started honking, windows would not go down, doors would not unlock, and vehicle started on fire. Fire appeared to begin in the engine compartment, with fire eventually consuming entire vehicle.
Feb 20, 2023
NOT RIGHT,, TRANSMISSION STOPPED ON ME DRIVING, K & M DODGE MECHANIC SAYS IT'S NOT MY FAULT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED ON ME WHILE DRIVING, HE SAID THE 2 GEAR ISN'T THERE, THIS IS 2 TIMES NOW I ALMOST GOT KILLED, TO TOP THAT OFF I PURCHASED THIS MUSED VEHICLE ON 2/16/2018 & PAID CASH OF $4,263.00 I ASKED IF THIS CAR HAD ANY PROBLEMS BC I DO NOT WANT TO PUT ANY MONEY INTO IT.. HE TOLD ME & MY PARENTS ONLY NEEDED REAR TIRES, I ASKED IF IT'S NEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT, HE SAID NO.. HE SAID I WILL BE THE 2ND OWNER,, SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, SO I TOOK IT IN ON 2/17/2018 TO GET 2 NEW REAR TIRES & OMG, ARE YOU KIDDING ME,, THIS CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANY AIRBAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS MESSED UP, HAD TO HAVE A OIL CHANGE ON 2/22/2018, THEN IT WENT IN REPAIR SHOP ON 2/26/2018 FOR RECALL ON AIRBAGS, THEN GOT IT BACK ON 3/26/2018, JUST FOR IT TO GO BACK IN ON 4/1/2018 FOR A BALL JOINT/TIE RODS/ROTORS/BRAKES FRONT & BACK/ WHEEL ALIGNMENT/NEW BATTERY YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME,, I AM PISSED AS HECK, FOUND OUT I'M THE 4TH/5TH OWNER,, IT WAS IN S CAR ACCIDENT PASSENGER SIDE IN OCT 2017 CAR STALLED ON PPL, MINOR FRAME WORK, CAR IS MISSING LOTS OF PARTS, THEN I HAD TO BUY ANOTHER TIRE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, KEY FOB DOESN'T WANT TO START CAR,,THEN I ALMOST GOT HIT DRIVING BC IGNITION STOPPED ON ME DRIVING,, THEN HAD STARTER REPLACED NEW ON 8/26/2018 TO TOP THAT OFF ON AUG 28 CAR STALLS AGAIN, FRIEND COMES OVER WITH METER TO CHECK OUT CAR STATISTICS & SAYS CAR NEEDS THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULAR RESET SO I CAN DRIVE, SO THEN TRY TO DRIVE CAR ON SEPT 5TH, WON'T MOVE, SO I HAVE TO GET RIDES, THEN ON SEPT 12TH START UP, TRY TO DRIVE IT & THE CAR STOPS, TRIED TO DRIVE IT BACK TO K & M DODGE ON SEPT 12TH 2018,, IT'S BEEN THERE SINCE THAT DAY BC NOT DRIVABLE, NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, I CAN'T AFFORD BC I AM ON DISIBILITY (SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILTY), I CALLED A LAWYER ON 2/17/2018
Oct 24, 2018
FOR THE MILLENTH TIME SINCE PURCHASING THIS CAR IN 2014 IT FAILED TO START AGAIN!!! I HAVE HAD EVER MECHANIC UNDER THE SUN CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, BATTERIES, STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, FUSES ETC. THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO SIMPLEY NOT START. I'VE READ A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. DID ANYONE EVER FIGURE OUT WHY AND WHAT DODGE IS DOING ABOUT IT? SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN MY CAR IS PARKED ANGLED. SOMETIMES ON FLAT PAVEMENT. I GOT STUCK WITH MY NEWBORN DAUGHTER SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR AND WENT BACK TO DEPAULA DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM IN ALBANY NY AND THEY APOLOGIZED AND SAID THEY CHECKED EVERYTHING AND NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I'M SCARED TO BE STUCK WITH MY KIDS SOMEWHERE AND HONESTLY TIRED OF SENDING IT TO THE MECHANIC ONLY TO HEAR THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ANY IDEAS OR DIRECTIONS TO GIVE THE MECHANIC WOULD BE GREAT. DOES DODGE ACTUALLY HAVE THE ANSWER AND JUST DON'T WANT TO ISSUE A RECALL. I DON'T CARE IF I HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!! THANK YOU
Aug 24, 2018
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HORN BLOWS LIKE YOU ARE HOLDING THE HORRN DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES N TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. IT ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. WHILE WE WERE SLEEPING. WE THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS STEALING IT. AT LEAST 4 TIMES IT WENT OFF. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP IN OCT. 2017 THEY TOOK OUT THE HORN FUSES. BECAUSE IT BLOWED ALL NIGHT AND IT KILLED THE BATTERY. THEY CALLED IT THE GHOST HORN. SO I'M DRIVING AROUND NOW IN THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT A HORN.
Jul 12, 2018
AFTER BUYING THE CAR FROM THE DEALER WE DROVE HOME AND STOPPED TO GET GAS. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. FINALLY AFTER LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS IT STARTED. SINCE THEN EVERY DAY I DRIVE IT I CONTINUALLY HAVE ISSUES WITH IT STARTING. ONCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT SHUT OFF AND STOPPED. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. NOW I CAN NOT EVEN GET IT STARTED. I HAVE A BABY AND RHOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A PERFECT VECHILE. I CAN NIT TRUST IT FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CHILD AND MYSELF. I CAN NOT BE STRANDED IN THE ARKANSAS HEAT WITH A VECHILE THAT REPEATEDLY HAS ISSUES WITH STARTING OR KEEP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND NO ONE XAN FIND AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR. VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF CAR. VERY DISAPPOINTED.
Mar 26, 2018
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
8 complaints
I have power door locks not working except manually or driver door by key. Key fob and door module for locks will not function. I cannot open the hatch due to power lock function. The Airbag light comes on when vehicle is started and the door is open and only disappears after the door is closed, engine shut off then restarted. Also the engine light came on for awhile then off and is now back on. This is what code scan report says. Engine and Transmission are P0420 Catalyst Efficiency (Bank1), OBDll Codes ($03) is Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. The Airbag is U0172 Lost Commuication w/Left Side Satellite Accelerator Sensor 1- Stored. The Door Module- Front Right (DMFR) is B16A5 Passenger Window Switch Backlighting Circuit High-Stored. Not sure exactly what these all mean but I think the Power Locks are a safety issue along with the Airbags. The power locks don't lock after driving it like they used to after driving so many feet.
Jan 07, 2022
The gear will not shift unless I press the release button. After I took it for a recall in Route 18 Dodge dealer East Brunswick NJ, it came back without been able to shift. I asked the mechanic why my car is no moving, they said you have to press the release button and shift gears at the same. I told them I didn’t bring my car in like this. After I spoke to “Mike” the manager, he said it was a matter of time. I’m scare for my life when driving because now is making all these sounds on the transmission.
Dec 03, 2021
REPORTING COMMON PROBLEMS OF 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 2.0CRD 103KW 1.A CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHENEVER IT DRIVES, RUNNING IN PARKING LOT, STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. 2.BATTERY FAILS SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, JUMPING CABLES CAN'T HELP, BECAUSE A CAR JUST MAKING A CRANKING NOISE UNDER A HOOD. 3. WHEEL AIRBAG IS HAVING SHORT CIRCUITS, SO DUE TO IT SOMETIMES LIGHTS A WARNING IN DASHBOARD. 4. STEERING WHEEL RELAY SHOWS MISUNDERSTOOD DEGREES OF WHEEL ANGLE, SO IT COMES TO ESP BAS ERROR.
Mar 13, 2021
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS & AIRBAG MODULE.. THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED.. THE ELECTRICAL WIRE IS NOW MESSED UP BC THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & OFF, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR CONTROL LOCK TO LOCK THE CAR WILL NOT WORK, NOW ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON & OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, ALL NEW COMPONENTS, DRIVING THE CAR ON JAN 4TH 2020 & THE ENGINE JUST STOPS ON ME AT TRAFFIC LIGHT.. THIS CAR HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PROBLEMS FROM THE 1ST DAY I BOUGHT IT FROM THE SALES AGENT THAT LIED TO ME ABOUT EVERYTHING.. THERE ARE RECALLS ON MY CAR THAT STILL NEVER GOT REPLACED.. I AM THE NEW OWNER OF THIS 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT ON (2/16/2018).. I WAS TOLD I'M THE 2ND OWNER, I AM THE 4TH OWNER AND WAS LIED ABOUT IF THIS CAR WAS IN A ACCIDENT.. IT WAS IN A ACCIDENT TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION STOPPING AND THE PPL THAT HAD THIS CAR B4 ME THE REPORT SAYS IT WAS SIDE SWIPED PASSENGER SIDE ON (10/18/2017).. FOUND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAR I BOUGHT WAS IN A MAJOR FLOOD SO SOMEONE DIDN'T TELL THE TRUTH & I WAS SOLD A CAR THAT HAS WATER DAMAGE & THEY COVERED IT UP AND I BEEN COMPLAINING SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR... SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT WITH THIS CAR & I GOT RIPPED OFF, THIS CAR THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED ON ME AND I ALMOST GOT IN A BAD CAR ACCIDENT.. I'VE HAD A MECHANIC AT A DODGE DEALERSHIP TELL ME & MY DAD I WAS SOLD A CAR THAT HAS WATER DAMAGE ETC... I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON & OFF AND THIS WAS A RECALL AND SHOULD BE REDONE, THE ENGINE LIGHT IS FAULTY AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND ELECTRICAL STILL, ALONG WITH THE FOB IGNITION SWITCH..
Jan 08, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED, ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES, AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, A SMOKE ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY FROM THE CRASH SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V047000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Mar 11, 2016
+ 3 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND JERKED BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Sep 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START OCCASIONALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL OR MAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE EPS AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TO TURN OFF THE INDICATORS AND GET THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO ATLANTA WEST DODGE JEEP (1251 THORNTON RD, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122, (770) 942-1102) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW STARTER, TRANSMISSION SENSORS, AND PCM MODULE, BUT THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Jun 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FOR YEARS. CURRENTLY, THE PCM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE RPMS REVVED TO 40 MPH WITHOUT ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAITED BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND REACHED APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE RPMS WOULD REV UP AGAIN. THE DEALER (SMOLICH MOTORS, 1865 NE HWY 20, BEND, OR 97701, (541) 389-1177) STATED THAT THE COOLER LINE WAS LEAKING AND THE TRANSMISSION PAD NEEDED TO BE RESEALED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
May 15, 2019
I WAS ON I95 DOING 70 MILES AN HOUR AND MY CAR STAYED IN DRIVE AND ALL THE SUDDEN STARTED GOING IN REVERSE. BACKING ME UP ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TRACTOR TRAILERS FLYING ALL AROUND ME. CARS GOING AROUND ME RUNNING OFF SHOULDER TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. I TRIED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. I TRIED AGAIN ONCE I GOT TO 20 IT STARTED GOING IN REVERSE AGAIN. THEY SAID IT WAS A INTERNAL TRANSFAULT AND IT GRINDING METAL INTO MY TRANSCOOLER THAT WILL NEED TO ALSO BE REPLACED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IF ITS INTERNAL AND NO FAULT OF MINE AND ALMOST KILLED ME AND I DO NOT EVER WANT TO DRIVE ON A HIGHWAY AGAIN FROM FEAR. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THEY SHOULD HAVE TO FIX IT. I AM VERY ANGRY AND UPSET AND NOT RICH.
Apr 17, 2017
THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND / OR HIGHWAY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. ALSO, INTERMITTENT NO START WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR. NO CRANK. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY
Mar 21, 2017
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION AND FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT PLACED A BAG ON THE WINDOW; HOWEVER, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE. AFTERWARDS, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE OTHER REMAINING DOORS FAILED TO LOCK, AND THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Sep 12, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" MY DODGE JOURNEY WAS STATIONARY, I TUNED THE KEY AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON, THEY WERE IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT YET THEY ARE GOING BACK AND FOURTH. NONE OF MY LIGHTS EXCEPT THE FRONT AND BACK ARE WORKING, MY DASH IS DIMMED, AND IT SOUNDS LIKE MY CARS IS READY TO STALL. UPON LOOKING ONLINE, I SEE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, BUT I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS A RECALL...THIS IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED BY CHRYSLER/DODGE! 2009 144,000 MILES
Dec 05, 2016
12/7/15 TOOK 2009 JOURNEY WITH 58575 MILES TO DODGE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE COMING ON BY THEMSELVES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES COSTING $552.44. DROVE VEHICLE OUT OF SHOP 12/8/15 GOT 1/4 MILE AWAY AND WIPERS TURNED ON BY THEMSELVES IN ADDITION THE LEFT SIGNAL TURNED ON. DROVE BACK TO DODGE PICKED UP LATER AND WAS ADVISED THEY UPDATED TIPM SOFTWARE - NO CHARGE BECAUSE I CALLED DODGE COMPLAINTS. 2/26/16 PROBLEMS STATED AGAIN CURRENTLY HAVE APPOINTMENT TO BRING BACK TO DODGE DEALERSHIP 3/7/16 WILL UPDATE
Mar 04, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WINDOWS ROLLED UPWARDS AND DOWNWARDS INTERMITTENTLY. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Sep 28, 2015
ALL THE VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING, GAUGES BOUNCED TO 0 AND BACK, WIPERS WOULD ACTIVATE, AND VEHICLE MADE CHIME NOISE - REPEATEDLY. THE PROBLEM WILL SOMETIMES LAST ONLY FOR A FEW SECONDS AND OTHER TIMES FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE, AND EVEN CONTINUING UPON STARTUP OF THE NEXT DRIVE. THIS PROBLEM WAS VERY INTERMITTENT TO BEGIN WITH AND NOW IS BECOMING MORE COMMON. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION AND THE DEALER ORIGINALLY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD NOT HELP ME BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN ON MANY ONLINE FORUMS AND IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY WIFE AND CHILDREN. I BELIEVE THAT IT MAY BE AN ISSUE RELATED TO THE TIPM AND RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :DP14004. DODGE REALLY NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ISSUE, IMMEDIATELY. THE PROBLEM IS HAPPENING VERY FREQUENTLY NOW. *TR
May 02, 2015
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
6 complaints
THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CAMBRIDGE CANT BE ADJUSTED AND IT IS WEARING MY TIRES. ALIGNMENT SHOP IS SAYING THAT THEY CANT BE ADJUSTED SO THEY CANT ALIGN MY CAR- IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? HOW CAN THIS BE FIXED WENT TO TWO PLACES ONE IN DECEMBER 2017 AND ONE THIS MONTH JANUARY 2018
Jan 22, 2018
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND WHEN IT BECAME AVAILABLE, THEY WOULD PERFORM THE REPAIRS. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED SINCE THE PART WAS STILL UNAVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL AND SURROUNDING DEALERS. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Apr 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR BRAKE REPAIRS AND AN ALIGNMENT WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A STABILIZER BAR INSTALLED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT BECAUSE THE COMPONENT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HE WOULD BE LIABLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A STABILIZER BAR. THE CONTACT WAS CONSIDERED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURER INCORRECTLY AND WITHOUT THE STABILIZER BAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Mar 28, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SIMILAR FAILURE. THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL AND SEAT WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT A DIFFERENT TIME. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Nov 09, 2010
2009 DODGE JOURNEY...GREAT PRICE BUT...BOUGHT THE VEHICLE 10/09...NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION DRIVERS SIDE...DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME TO MUCH AIR IN TIRES AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING CAUSING KNOCKING SOUND...THE REAR BUMPER AROUND REAR TIRES SEEMS LOOSE...MPG IS TERRIBLE. *TR
Mar 15, 2009
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE SPEED DECREASED TO 10 MPH AND VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE AND WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED CHERRY HILL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (1708 W, NJ-70, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, (856) 471-1058) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE STATED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V247000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Aug 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING SUDDENLY FLASHED OFF AND ON AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V528000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
May 05, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WHERE THE KEY WOULD EITHER FAIL TO TURN OR BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS, THE KEY WOULD EVENTUALLY RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN ACTIVATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Nov 21, 2014
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE )LIGHTING BOLT( SYMBOL CAME ON AND MY MOTOR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THIS IS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYMBOL, AND I COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED HAD I NOT GOTTEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I CALLED THE DODGE DEALER IN MY AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. DODGE SAYS THIS IS MY PROBLEM NOT THEIRS. MY CAR IS A 2009 WITH 102000 MILES ON IT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS DODGE'S PROBLEM, WHAT HAPPENED TO TAKING CARE OF ISSUES LIKE THIS. MY FAMILY COULD HAVE DIED BECAUSE THEIR ELECTRICAL PART MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN I CHECKED ON LINE IT STATED THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME ON MANY DIFFERENT DODGE MODELS I SAY DODGE SHOULD RECALL EACH VEHICLE WITH THESE SAME COMPONENTS SO A FAMILY DOES NOT DIE BECAUSE OF THEIR USE OF INFERIOR PARTS. DODGE HAS RECALLED THIS PART ON DIFFERENT VEHICLES JUST NOT MY MODEL THEY STATE THAT MY VEHICLE, WHICH HAS THE SAME PARTS AS THE OTHER ONES RECALLED IS FINE BECAUSE THE MODEL YEAR AND OPTIONS ARE DIFFERENT. TO ME THIS IS ASININE AND WE ALL KNOW DODGE NEEDS TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT IN THIS MATTER AND FIX MY CAR, AT THEIR EXPENSE. *TR
Dec 23, 2013
AT 37,600 MILES THE CARS ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR LIT AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED IT WAS A BAD STARTER. IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WAS $386.00. AT 41,000 MILES THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED IT WAS A BAD THROTTLE BODY AND THIS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $613.00. AS OF THIS DATE THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL, HAS BEEN $999.00. *TR
Jan 16, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
CAR FAILS TO START RANDOMLY AND CONSISTENTLY. I'VE SEEN NOTHING BUT ISSUES ALL OVER THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS AND NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN ANSWERED. PEOPLE SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO NOT EVEN BE TOLD WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.
Feb 27, 2020
THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT CRANK AND THEN IT WON'T. I CAN GET IN IT AND DRIVE TO WORK, BUT BY THE TIME I GET OFF IT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. THE LIGHTS AND RADIO WORK BUT THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER. IT'S LIKE IT WILL WORK FOR AWHILE BUT AFTER TURNING IT OFF IT COULD TAKE HOURS TO START UP AGAIN IF IT STARTS UP. AND YES I HAVE ALSO TRIED THE PUTTING THE CAR IN NUETRAL, BUT WHEN IT DON'T TURN OVER YOU CAN NOT CHANGE THE GEARS.I DON'T HEAR ANY CRANKING NOISE, THE TRUCK JUST LIGHTS UP. I HAVE HAD A NEW STARTER, BATTERY, AND ALTERNATOR PUT ON. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK PULL HOME ON A TOW TRUCK FROM WORK AND SOON AS THEY UNHOOK IT IT WILL STARTS UP...I HAVE TWO YOUNG KIDS AND I HAVE HAD THE EXPERIENCE OF GOING TO A GAS STATION IN THE EVENING AFTER GETTING OFF WORK AND AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR IT WILL NOT CRANK. THE HORN JUST STARTS HONKING ON ITS OWN SOMETIMES,AND THE THEFT SYSTEM ALARM LIGHT ALMOST NEVER STOPS BLINKING. I HAVE SPENT MORE THAN I ALMOST PAID FOR THE VEHICLE, AND STILL HAVE TO UBER PLACES. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED. TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT YOU TO LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE THERE FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS AND WANT TO CALL YOU WITH A RIDICULOUS MONEY QUOTE. COME ON DODGE HOW MUCH MORE DO YOUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SUFFER FROM A PROBLEM YOU DON'T WANT TO FIX. A VERY CONCERNED CONSUMER AND PARENT.
Oct 18, 2019
THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL WENT CRAZY AND THE HORN WOULDN'T STOP BLARING. I COULDN'T PULL OVER OR ANYTHING BECAUSE MY STEERING AND MY BRAKES WENT OUT. THE CAR FINALLY TURNED BACK ON BY ITSELF AND NOW THE WINDOW WIPERS, BLINKERS, AND DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK.
Feb 05, 2018
EVERY FOUR ROTATIONS OF THE IGNITION RESULTS IN MY VEHICLE BEING UNABLE TO START. I GET 3 CLICKS WITH NO START. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AT THE TIME OF AFFECT. I HAVE BEEN RENDERED STRANDED AT DOCTOR'S OFFICES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. DODGE REFUSES TO LOOK AT IT OR ACKNOWLEDGE THERE ARE ISSUES. EVERY TIME I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY WANT $125 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE.
Oct 10, 2017
MY DODGE JOURNEY HAS RUN GREAT FOR A FEW YEARS NOW IT IS HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND SEVERAL FUSES WITH NO LUCK. IT ALSO SEEMS TO LOOSE POWER AND HAVE A LOUD TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN IT IS COLD. I HAVE TAKEN IN THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC TO GET THE TAPPING CHECKED WE CHANGE OIL (EVEN WHEN IT DOES NOT NEED IT) AND THE NOISE WILL GO A WAY. SO IN A SUMMARY, I AHVE A NO STARTING, PHANTOM TAPPING NOISE DODGE JOIRNEY.
Jun 25, 2017
VISIBILITY/WIPER
5 complaints
THE HEAT/DEFROST DOES NOT WORK AND I CAN'T SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IN WINTER. I TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER EVERY WINTER AND PAY FOR A NEW HEATER CORE AND FLUSHING, BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM IS MORE FUNDAMENTAL--THE RESIDUAL SAND FROM THE CASTING IS FORMING A "SLUDGE-LIKE" RESIDUE IN THE HEATER CORE AND RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN IN WINTER DUE TO VISIBILITY ISSUES CREATED BY THE LACK OF WORKING HEAT/DEFROST DUE TO THIS ISSUE.
Jan 12, 2020
DRIVERS SIDE HAS SEMI WARM AIR WHEN HEAT IS ON VENT, PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. THE DEFROSTER BLOWS FREEZING COLD AIR ON PASSENGER SIDE. DOES NOT ALWAYS SWITCH OVER TO DEFROSTER CAUSING IT VERY HARD TO SEE WHEN WINDSHIELD IS FOGGED OVER. ACTUATORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED OUT. REAR HEAT WORKS GREAT.
Dec 13, 2018
HEAT BLOWS OUT OF DRIVER SIDE VENTS BUT BLOWS COLD OUT OF PASSENGER SIDE VENTS
Feb 05, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE IN PARK, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Apr 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND FAILED TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD WHEN RAINING. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WIPERS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 15, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaints
I BOUGHT THIS DODGE JOURNEY SXT LAST YR 2/16/2018, I ASKED THE SALESMAN IF THERE'S ANY RECALLS OR ANYTHING WRONG WITH THIS CAR.. HE SAID ONLY NEED TO REPLACE THE REAR TIRES.. I CONTACTED A LEMON LAW LAWYER THE NEXT DAY AFTER GETTING THE TIRES REPLACED BC HE LIED TO ME, THE TIE ROD & BALL JOINT HAD TO BE REPLACED, ON TOP OF THAT I FOUND OUT THERE ARE (4) RECALLS ON MY CAR THAT WERE NEVER TAKEN CARE OF, SO DODGE CHYRSLER DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FRONT/BACK AIRBAGS IN (MAR/APRIL)OF YEAR 2018.. I RECEIVED THE RECALLS TO MY PHONE, TO TOP THAT OFF I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN CASH OVER ($4,263.00), THE LEMON LAW LAWYER TOLD ME TO GO TO A WEBSITE TO GET THE HISTORY ON MY CAR I BOUGHT, IT WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON PASSENGER SIDE ON (10/18/2017).. I WAS LIED TO TOTALLY, I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BC THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED ON ME, MY SISTER RAISED $$ TO GET TRANSMISSION REPLACED, NOW HAD TO PUT NEW BRAKES/NEW BATTERY/NEW STARTER/ANOTHER NEW TIRE/ THEN THE HUB ASSEMBLY BROKE ALONG WITH THE SWAY BAR ARM, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FAULTY & CAR STARTS BUT THEN IF I GO ANYWHERE & THEN TRY TO START TO GO HOME, IT WON'T START & THE FOB KEY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS WELL.. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD, TOO MANY PROBLEMS THAT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING..IT HAS STOPPED ON ME TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT, I'M AT THEE POINT I AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.. THIS VEHICLE HAS (2 RECALLS) THAT HAVE NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE OF YET, I HAD TO CALL CANADA TO TELL THEM I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BC THEY DIDN'T HAVE ME AS THE NEW OWNER, I DIDN'T GET ANY RECALL NOTICES IN THE MAIL BC I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR LAST YR & IT WAS AT A DEALERSHIP, THEY NEVER TOOK CARE OF THE RECALLS,, I WAS SENT A NOTICE TO MY CREDIT KARMA ACCT TELLING ME THERE'S 4 RECALLS BUT THE AIRBAGS ARE DISMISSED BC THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF,. I HAVE 2 RECALLS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED.MY IGNITION SWITCH HASN'T WORKED FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT THIS CAR,IT'S LOOSE.
Jun 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS DETECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE CHARGED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE AUTO & TRUCK SALES (N3696 US-2, IRON MOUNTAIN, MI 49801, (906) 774-2120) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
Mar 08, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ESP WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Sep 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NECK, BACK, ARM, AND HEAD INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V047000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 31, 2016
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2/2011 WITH 47,000 MILES AND RECENTLY IN 9/2011 AT OUR REGULAR OIL CHANGE WE WERE TOLD THE LEFT-FRONT TIE ROD WAS GOING TO NEED REPLACED. NOW THE STEERING IS LOOSE, AND ITS LOUD IN THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS. WE DON'T FEEL LIKE WE SHOULD BE REPLACING TIE-ROD ENDS THIS SOON ON THIS VEHICLE THAT IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE OTHERWISE. I KNOW THERE IS A DODGE RAM RECALL CAMPAIGN#10V65800 FOR THE SAME THING. COULD THIS BE SOMETHING ALSO RELATED TO THE 2009 DODGE JOURNEY? *TR
Jan 05, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THERE WERE SQUEALING NOISES AND A VIBRATION FROM THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAMPION CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER TRAIN UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT LEAST THIRTY TIMES BY VARIOUS DEALERS SINCE 2013. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Feb 16, 2018
BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW OFF SHOW ROOM FLOOR IN FEB OF 2009 AND ONLY OWNER....FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNING IT STARTED WITH SERPENTINE BELT, HEAT SHIELD, GEAR BOX, AC COOLANT, ELECTRICAL , TRANSMISSION (4 TIMES) BRAKES AND ROTORS (5 TIMES), BATTERY ISSUES AND NOT TO MENTION TIRE REPLACEMENT ALL BEFORE 50K MILES. WITH THIS BEING SAID YOU WOULD THINK I HAVE BUILT A NEW CAR BY NOW. YES L EVEN PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT STILL PAY OUT OF POCKET CAUSE GUESS WHAT "EVERYTHING IS NOT COVERED" ITS A LEMON AND I AM SCARED FOR ME AND MY DAUGHTER TO DRIVE IT!!! EVERY MONTH ITS SOMETHING NEW THAT I HAVE TO FIX AND REPLACE, CAN NO LONGER AFFORD IT. I WAS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES I WANTED, BUT HECK I CANT AFFORD IT. THE MAINTENANCE COST HAS WIPED OUT ANY SAVINGS I TRIED TO HAVE. I WILL HAVE TO TRY AND TRADE IT IN, HOWEVER I KNOW I AM NOT GOING TO GET WHAT I STILL OWE AND ITS SAD I WILL STILL BE PAYING FOR THIS PIECE OF CRAP. REALLY SAD WHEN YOU CONTACT CHRYSLER TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF ALL THE ISSUES AND PROBLEMS THEY DON'T EVEN APOLOGIZE FOR PRODUCING SUCH POOR WORK. GUESS IT WILL TAKE MANY MORE FAMILIES TO GO BANKRUPT OR PEOPLE GETTING HURT FOR THEM TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS CAR!! *TR
Aug 26, 2013
PARKING SENSOR IN TRANSMISSION THAT SENDS A SIGNAL THAT CAR IS IN PARK NOT WORKING I PROPERLY MAY BE A HUGE ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN YOU ARE IN DRIVE AND SITTING IT GETS STUCK IN PARK. THEN TAKES OFF NO WARNING. IF ME O OUR ANYONE IN MY FAMILY IS INJURED I WILL BE THE ONE TO HELP SETTLE A LAW SUIT WITH CHRYSLER. I SPOKE OF THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALER WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE REP. SAID I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR THERE TILL THE PROBLEM DUPLICATES. THIS IS A EXPENSIVE CAR AND MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION WHICH IS WHY I HAD THE WARRANTY . THE OTHER ISSUE IS WHEN SITTING AT THE LIGHT THE BRAKES SLIP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. THIS IS EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE BRAKES AT THE DEALERSHIP THE VEHICLE IS A MONEY PIT. THE CONSUMER TAKES THE BILL OR COULD LOSE THEIR LIFE MESSING WITH CHRYSLER. *TR
Jul 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION NOISE AT THE VEHICLE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAD A HOLE WHICH CAUSED IT TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT ALSO WANTED TO ADD THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD WORN PREMATURELY AND THE IGNITION SWITCH MADE A CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Apr 04, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTIES. THE CONTACT HAVE TO WAIT 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START AND OVER TIME IT LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO MAKE A KNOCKING SOUND. THE BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS ALSO BEGAN TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A STARTER, BRAKES, BRAKES PADS, ROTORS, BATTERY, AND STRUTS. THE DEALERS ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $2,000 AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKES, BRAKE FLUID, TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND THE FRONT ROTORS FOR $738.23. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jul 11, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
5 complaints
HAVE LOST MOST CONTROLS FROM DRIVERS DOOR SWITCH, ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS REAR WINDOWS. ALL OTHER 3 DOORS WORK FINE INDEPENDENTLY. VEHICLE HAD THE K07 RECALL DONE IN FEB 2011. SINCE THEN, THERE WAS INTERMITTENT AUTO/UP-DOWN ON BOTH FRONT DOORS. NOW I HAVE LOST FUNCTION AS MENTIONED BEFORE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT LOCAL DODGE/CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SINCE 14 NOVEMBER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THEY CANT FIGURE OUR PROBLEM. CHRYSLER CORPORATION WAS CONTACTED BY ME FOR ASSISTANCE ON 19 NOV. AS OF THIS MESSAGE, STILL NO FINAL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. ALL THEY DO IS KEEP CHANGING PARTS AS DIRECTED BY CHRYSLER. WE ARE EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED WITH THIS SITUATION AND MY GUT FEELINGS TELL ME THERE IS A FAILURE WITH THE K07 RECALL AND/OR KEY FOB RECALL NUMBER R03. ALL THESE COMPONENTS ARE RELATED ELECTRONICALLY. SINCERELY THINK ITS TIME FOR THE NHTSA TO RELOOK THESE 2 RECALLS WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *TR
Nov 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY ABLE TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. WHILE UTILIZING THE KEY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO ACCESSORY MODE AND STALL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. ...UPDATED 02/02/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE HEATER CORE REPLACE. *TR
Jan 07, 2016
THE FRONT WINDOW WON'T ROLL DOWN AND THE SIDE MIRRORS WON'T OPERATE. *TR
May 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ENGAGED. THE FAILURES WERE SPORADIC. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Jul 23, 2014
FRONT POWER WINDOWS AND POWER MIRRORS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. REAR WINDOWS DO ROLL DOWN HOWEVER THE DRIVERS AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW ROLLS DOWN FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE BUT NOT THE DRIVERS SIDE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE THEY LOOSE MORE BUSINESS. *TR
May 13, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
TAKATA RECALL. MY VEHICLE ELECTRONIC THRUTTLE CONTROL PAD CENSOR IS NOT WORKING RIGHT I HAVE TO UNPLUG IT AND THEM PLUG IT BACK UP BEFORE I CAN CRANK MY VEHICLE UP. IF NOT IT WILL NOT CRANK. IT THERE A RECALL ON THIS.
Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO INCREASE SPEED, THE ACCELERATATOR PEDAL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE IN SPEED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,080.
Nov 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROLLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,000.
Dec 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITANT FAILURE WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 20 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Feb 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FRACTURED FROM THE FIREWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. THE CONTACT, WHO WAS A MECHANIC, APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO PERFORM A TEMPORARY REPAIR TO THE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 73,000.
Jul 14, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
SYMPTOMS – Dangerous Malfunction Critical Component Failure – Wipers constantly on slow speed, even in driving rain. No Rear Wiper. No TURN SIGNALS Engine rough and limited to ~2,500 RPM. No HORN. Left signal initiated by Driver in Vehicle#1 when turning left in front of other driver Vehicle#2, no left signal light resulted; Driver in Veh#2 presumed Veh#1 was proceeding straight and pulled out; Result was Near Miss frontal collision. Right Steering column stalk - Front Windshield Wipers constantly on, can not shut off. No WW washer activation. No wiper speed control – almost like default: lowest continuous operation (not intermittent and not high speed). No rear WW wiper and wash operation either. Left steering column stalk - No turn signals, no bright lights, no dash light control. Most dash gauges do work except Navigation compass. No horn, Engine limited to about 2,500 RPM – rough acceleration Even with ALL the RR WIPER FF Wiper and washer fuses removed, front wipers and lights still continuously ‘ON’. All fuses, relays, electrical grounds, and both multifunction switches checked and good. Malfunctions were sudden, abrupt, and first time experience after normal starting of this vehicle.
Aug 13, 2022
Me and my son were sitting in the car waiting for my wife and the car started dying lights started were flashing the horn was honking wipers were going interior lighting and gauge cluster was all flashing then smoke started to come through the vents so we jumped out and that’s when I seen flames under the hood the wiring harness from the firewall to the fuse box was completely in flames. I eventually tamed to fire with snow beings that it was all I had at the moment. The vehicle hasn’t been inspected by anyone yet I wasn’t sure how to go about this never had to deal with anything like it. It is available for inspection anytime.
Feb 10, 2022
THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES AND WILL NOT TURN OFF, HAD TO REMOVE FUSE. AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THEY CAME ON AND WOULDN'T TURN OFF. THEN THE TURN SIGNALS, HEADLIGHTS, AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THIS CAR HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND THESE WORK WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT; MEANING THEY COME AND GO, WORKING ONE SECOND THEN NOT THE NEXT, THEN WORKING AGAIN....USUALLY THEY DON'T WORK AND STOP FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THEN EVENTUALLY WORK AGAIN LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THIS TIME I'M NOT SO SURE HOW LONG IT IS GOING TO GO ON BECAUSE IT IS WORSE AND ONGOING. I AM FINDING JUST HOW DANGEROUS IT IS NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE TURN SIGNALS, ETC. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE TO WORK NOW BECAUSE OF THE HEADLIGHTS! AND NOW THE RAIN IS COMING IN AND I AM NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS OR WIPERS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS - THERE ARE SOOO MANY COMPLAINTS! IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME OR MY CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN THERE WILL BE A LAWSUIT FILED AS THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS NOT TO BE RECALLED WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND DANGER IT ENTAILS. COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ARE ABOUT AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING, CARS STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ETC. THIS IS TOTALLY ABSURD!!!!! AND AS BAD AS MY CAR IS GETTING THESE PROBLEMS WON'T BE FAR BEHIND. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO DOLE OUT FOR THIS BEING A SINGLE MOM AS IT IS A COSTLY FIX, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHY THEY REFUSE TO RECALL I AM SURE!!
Feb 21, 2017
WIPERS COME ON AND WANT STOP. SIGNAL LIGHTS WANT WORK WHILE WIPERS ARE GOING .DASH BOARD DIMS ALSO WHICH MAKES IT A HAZARD TO DRIVE .CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DODGE DEALER THREE TIMES AND THEY SAY THAT ITS THE TIPM MODULE AND ITS $1500 TO FIX. IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN NOW. I GOT PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE AND HE TOLD ME TO PARK THE ITS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION I THINK DODGE NEED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM U CAN GOOGLE DODGE COMPLAINT AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLE
Aug 09, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WAS INOPERABLE, AND THE TAILGATE FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE STATIONARY AND IDLING. THE CONTACT WHO WORKS AS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FAILURE OF THE TIPM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Oct 06, 2020
HORN HONKS RANDOMLY BY ITSELF. PARKED, MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, OR DRIVING THIS IS DANGEROUS DISTRACTING FOR ME AND OTHER DRIVERS. SCARY STARTLES ME AND FREAKS MY NEIGHBORS OUT! DRAINING MY BATTERY TOO. ALSO A CLICKING SOUND WHEN NOTHING ON. I GOOGLED IT AND WAS SHOCKED TO FIND HUNDREDS OF OTHERS COMPLAINTS. I CALLED CRYSLER THEY SAID TO MAKE A COMPLAINT HERE AND IF ENOUGH COMPLAINTS A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED. I SURE HOPE NO ONE GETS HURT OR DIES WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THEY CLEARLY KNOW ABOUT BUT WILL NOT ADDRESS UNLESS THEY ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO. WHAT A SHAME CONSUMERS PAY GOOD MONEY FOR SUCH POOR SERVICE. I KNEW I SHOULD HAVE STAYED WITH A GMC!
Apr 13, 2019
REAR PARKING, BACKUP AND LICENSED PLATE LIGHTS STOP WORKING DUE TO WIRES BROKEN INSIDE THE HARNESS COMING FROM VEHICLE TO REAR DOOR, ALL THE WIRES WERE BROKEN INSIDE THE WIRE LOOM AT TOP OF THE REAR DOOR TO THE VEHICLE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, THE WIRES BREAK DEPENDING HOW MANY TIMES THE REAR DOOR IS OPEN/CLOSE. STRANDED CABLE WIRES USE IN THIS PLACE ARE BAD QUALITY, LIKE 7 WIRES INSIDE THE CABLE.
Jul 15, 2018
I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO MY NORMAL MECHAINC BECAUSE THE TAILLIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT & I HAVE A BAS LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING ON WHICH WHEN ON MEANS I CAN'T UE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I'M ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH THE IGNITION WHERE IT SOMETIMES WON'T START, JUST CLICKS & WHEN THAT OCCURS YOU HAVE TO PUT IT IN GEAR TAKE IT OUT & THEN IT'LL START UP. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE TAILIGHT & ALL THE OTHER ISSUES CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO A BAD PCM & I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. AS I INVESTIGATED THESE ISSUES I NOTICED THAT MOST OF THESE ELECTRICAL ISSUES ARE BEING POSTED AS RECALLED ITEMS, BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP & DODGE DIRECTLY THEY TELL ME NO. HOW CAN ALL OF THE SAME THINGS THAT ARE BEING RECALLED BE HAPPENING WITH MY VEHICLE & NONE OF THAT BE RECALLED WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE? *TR
Aug 29, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG, CHECK ENGINE, AND THE EPS TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INITIALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE MODULE CONTROL SENSOR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LITHIA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF SANTA FE (7401 CERRILLOS RD, SANTA FE, NM 87507) WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE MODULE CONTROL SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO BE PERFORMED. THE RESULTS WERE STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Sep 30, 2020
EVERYTIME I BRAKE MY VEHICLE IT JERKS. IVE REPLACED MY BRAKES AND THIS ISSUE STILL HAPPENS. ALSO A FEW TIMES IVE HAD MY VEHICLE TURN OFF WITH ALL LIGHTS ON WHILE I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND A COUPLE DAYS AGO IT WOULDNT START AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO START THEN ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT IT STARTED.
Mar 19, 2018
CAR HAS OVERHEATED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE REPLACED HOSES AND COOLANT RESERVE TANK TWICE TEMP GOT SO HOT THAT IT MELTED HOLES IN IT, BRAKES ON FRONT HASH BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES SINCE 2014 ALSO REPLACED ROTORS TWICE REPLACE BRAKES ON REAR TWICE. *DT
Dec 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES AND EACH TIME THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. ALSO, THE ENGINE WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE STARTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD NOTIFIED NHTSA. THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,115 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE VEHICLE HAD A HISTORY OF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO THEM BEING TOO SMALL AND THIN TO HANDLE THE BRAKING DUTIES REQUIRED BY THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 08/13/12
Jul 24, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
ABS< BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, ESP LIGHTS ALL ON AND FLASH. HAVE REPLACED CONTROL MODULE AND BOOSTER & MATER.
Jul 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLES POWER REDUCED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jan 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PRESSED MULTIPLE TIMES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Jul 10, 2014
BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD GOING DOWN A HILL. TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP AND I KEEP GOING. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON! *TR
Dec 23, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
TRANSFER CASE IS GOING OUT, AND VEHICLE WILL STALL AND NOT START AGAIN FOR A WHILE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT EVEN BACKUP, HAD TO CALL A TOLL TRUCK.
Apr 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE AND PCM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146,557.
Jun 03, 2016
FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY; AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, WHEN SLOWING TO USE AN EXIT RAMP, WHEN TRYING TO PULL OVER FOR AN AMBULANCE, ETC... . ALSO IT INTERMITTENTLY INCREASES TO A HIGH RPM FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS OR SO, THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL. THIS CAN OCCUR AT A CONSTANT SPEED ON A LEVEL ROAD. DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE ISSUE SINCE NO 'TROUBLE' LIGHT IS ON. I SEE WHAT SEEMS TO BE A SIMILAR ISSUE ON AN INTERNET SEARCH, BUT HAVE NOT FOUND ANY CAUSE. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS AND SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS PAID TO CHRYSLER DEALERS, NOTHING HAS BEEN FOUND AND NOTHING HAS BEEN SUGGESTED. THE STALLING IN TRAFFIC IS VERY TROUBLESOME AS IT MAY CAUSE INJURY TO MY FAMILY. FOR THIS REASON, THE RECOMMENDATION TO DRIVE IT TILL SOMETHING BREAKS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AS IT MAY BE THE OCCUPANTS THAT 'BREAK'! THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED FOR ME (BOTH THE STALLING AND THE REVVING) IS REPORTED BELOW.
Dec 01, 2015
FIRST INCIDENT WAS SOMETIME IN APRIL 2014. WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STALLED (TURNED OFF) THREE TIME DARING THAT SAME DAY. I SUBMITTED AN INCIDENT REPORT TO THIS OFFICE. CALLED DODGE CORPORATE OFFICE AND SPOKE TO A REPRESENTATIVE NAMED [XXX]. SHE HELP US GET THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FIX THE PCM FLASH THROTTLE BODY, WHICH THE DEALERSHIP STATED WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. DODGE HAS A RECALL ON FOR THIS PCM PROBLEM ON THE 2010 AND SOME 2009 JOURNEY MODELS. MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED ACCORDING TO DODGE, BUT NOT VIN NUMBERS ARE STATED ON THE RECALL NOTES. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN AROUND A WEEK AN HALF AFTER THE FIRST ONE AND AFTER THE DEALERSHIP SAY IT WAS FIXED AND SAFE TO DRIVE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH THE KID ON BOARD AND WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED (TURNED OFF) AND HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO AVOID HIT OTHER CARS. CALLED [XXX] AT CORPORATE AND TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP NOW IS SAYING THE PROBLEM IS THE WIN MODULE, WHICH AGAIN IS ON THE RECALL FOR THE 2010 JOURNEY, BUT NOT ON THE 2009. ASKED DEALERSHIP MANAGER ([XXX]) IF THIS WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. HE STATED HE IS NOT SURE, BUT THAT IS THE NEXT DIAGNOSTIC STEP TO TAKE. I ALSO ASKED HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO FIX HE STATED $700 AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT, BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. [XXX] AT CORPORATE WAS TRYING TO REDUCE PRICE, BUT DEALERSHIP IS NOT WILLING TO WORK WITH DODGE CORPORATE. MISTY AUTHORIZED A RENTAL CAR, I'M HAVING TO PAY FOR THE INSURANCE INCASE I HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND ALL 2008, 2009, AND 2010 NEED TO BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. ALL MODELS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jun 21, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
MY CAR FAILS TO STAY STARTED WHEN STICKING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION.
Apr 08, 2019
FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO, I HAVE LOST POWER STEERING AND HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE IT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A LEMON SINCE I PURCHASED IT. FIRST THE HEAD GASKET BLEW, THEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, THEN THE IGNITION SWITCH, NOW POWER STEERING TWICE. THIS CAR IS NOTHING BUT A MONEY PIT. I TELL EVERYONE I KNOW TO STAY AWAY FROM DODGE
Jan 23, 2018
THE FAILURE THAT OCCURRED ON FEB 12,2016. PUT THE LIFE OF MY CHILD AND MYSELF IN EMINENT DANGER. WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE, WITH MODERATE TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR SUDDEN SHUT OFF. THE DASHBOARD WENT BLACK, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CAR BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. NOT ONE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WORKED, I REACHED FOR HAZARD LIGHTS THAT DID NOT RESPOND, THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. THE STEERING WAS SLOW AND HARD TO USE- POWER STEERING WAS NOT AVAILABLE. BRAKES SEEMED SLOW TO RESPOND. I KNOW FOR CERTAIN HAD I COLLIDED WITH ANY ITEM THE AIRBAGS WOULD ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT A DOUBT NOT DEPLOYED. THE CAR HAD SIMPLY DECIDED TO "SHUT OFF", I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL HOPING TO CONTINUE ROLLING FORWARD DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR TO SAFETY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK , AND TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF CALMING MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER DOWN I RESTARTED THE CAR. IT STARTED, HOWEVER NOW EVERY LIGHT THAT CAN ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, THE WIPERS, DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS, RADIO, AND DOOR CHIMES IN A 30-40 SECOND REPEATING PATTERN. THE DASHBOARD INDICATES THAT THE CAR IS IN PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, AND ALL FORMS OF DRIVE AT THE SAME TIME. THE SPEEDOMETER, RPM GAUGE, GAS GAUGE , OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE BOUNCE FROM THE MINIMUM TO THE MAXIMUM DURING THE CYCLE. THE CAR HAS CLEARLY HAD A EXTENSIVE ELECTRICAL FAILURE- THE "MAIN COMPUTER" - AS I DONT KNOW THE EXACT COMPONENT THAT HAS FAILED IS NO LONGER ABLE TO DETERMINE WHATS GOING ON. HAVING THIS TERRIFYING FAILURE WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR CAUSED ME TO GOOGLE THE PROBLEM, IM NOT THE ONLY OWNER THIS IS A REOCCURRING SITUATION FOR MANY OWNERS. IM JUST SO THANKFUL TO HAVE WALKED AWAY UNHARMED
Feb 15, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY @ ABOUT 70 MPH SUDDENLY THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THERE WAS NO POWER. WHILE I WAS TRYING TO MERGE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY( I HAD TO CROSS 3 LANE, I WAS ALMOST HIT BY MULTIPLE CARS. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. I MANAGED TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE OFF THE FREEWAY AND HAPPENED TO LOOK DOWN TO SEE THE IGNITION KEY TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. I DONT HAVE ANY OTHER KEYS ATTACHED TO IT BECAUSE I HAD JUST HAD THE STARTER REPLACED MAYBE 1 WEEK BEFORE & WAS ADVISED NOT TO. I STARTED THE CAR THINKING MAYBE IT WAS A FREAK THING AND IT WOULDNT HAPPEN AGAIN. IT DID 2 DAYS LATER. THIS TIME I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TURNING LEFT ON A GREEN ARROW. JUST AS I STARTED TO TURN THE CAR TURNED OFF MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND BARELY MISSED A GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THE SIDEWALK WHERE MY CAR ENDED UP BEFORE STOPPING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE SERVICE CENTER THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM. THIS WAS NOT A DODGE, CHRYSLER, OR JEEP DEALERSHIP EITHER. I WAS TOLD THAT RWI MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY AND DODGE WOULD NOT COVER IT EITHER. WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING REPAIRED I CAME ACROSS RECALL L25. BUT WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CAR WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR 5 DAYS. IT COST ME OVER $600. THE DAY I PICKED THE CAR UP I CAME ACROSS DOCUMENTATION OF THE EXPANSION TO THE L25. I WAS THEN AGAIN TOLD THE VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL & AN INVESTIGATION WAS BEING DONE AND EVENTUALLY THE VIN WOULD BE IN THE RECALL BUT I COULD NOT BE GIVEN A DATE AS TO WHEN THIS WOULD HAPPEN. I CALLED DODGE CORPORATE OFFICES AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. I FEEL LIKE I OWN A COFFIN ON WHEELS. . ALL IN ALL I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN FOR REPAIR FOR THE KEY TURNING TO THE OFF POSITION 3 TIMES NOW. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE NOW BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED IN A CRASH BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Aug 08, 2014
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
4 complaints
TAKATA RECALL I PURCHASED THIS CAR & WAS TOLD ONLY NEEDED TO REPLACE BACK TIRES.. I TOLD THE SAKES GUY I DO NOT WANT TO PUT ANY MONEY IN ANY CARS, I TOLD HIM I OWN A 2004 DODGE INTREPRID SE I BOUGHT BRAND NEW ON 7/27/2004, LAST YR IN END OF SEPT IT STARTED TO NICKEL & DIME ME. THIS CAR I BOUGHT FROM THIS GUY SAID NOTHING WRONG , I SAID THIS CAR LOOKS LIKE IT'S NEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT, HE SAID NOTHING WRONG, SAID I WILL BE 2ND OWNER & A CLEAR TITLE... WRONG, I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A CAR LOT ON 2/16/2018, ON 2/17/2018 HAD TO BUY 3 TIRES & FOUND OUT THE TIE ROD & BALL JOINT WERE HANGING BY A THREAD, MECHANIC SAID THE SALES GUY WOULD HAVE SEEN ALL THIS WHEN HE TOLD ME THEY MOVED THE GOOD TIRES TO THE FRONT & PUT BAD TIRES TO BACK, I HAD TO GET NEW BRAKES FRONT & BACK/ NEW BATTERY, THE AIRBAGS WERE MISSING & I ALMOST GOT HIT BC THE TRANSMISSION STALLED ON ME, THE HISTORY THAT I FOUND OUT WITH THIS 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT WAS ALREADY IN A ACCIDENT ON 10/18/2017 BC THE TRANSMISSION STALLED, I HAD TO HA TO PUT LOTS OF $$$ INTO THIS VEHICLE THAT I DID NOT WANT TO DO, TO TOP THAT OFF, I HAD TO CALL CANADA & THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE ME AS THE NEW OWNER, I FOUND OUT THE CASH I PAID THE GUY HAD TO PAY OFF A LEON THAT WAS ON THIS CAR, THEN AFTER HE PAID IT, I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL LEON WAS PAID OFF IN FULL,THE COMPANY THAT HAD A LEIN DIDN'T KNOW I BOUGHT THIS CAR & I HAD TO CALL CANADA TO GIVE THEM UPDATED INFO THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR IF &4,263 CASH BC GUY WOULDN'T TAKE A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER/ NOR CASHIERS CHECK, THE LEMON LAW LAWYER I CALLED ON 2/17/2018 I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO STOP PAYMENT BC THE SALES GUY LIED TO ME & SOLD ME A BAD CAR, THE CAR IS IN THE REPAIR SHOP SINCE SEPT 12,2018BC OF THE TRANSMISSION, MANUFACTURING ISSUE THAT I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH, MY SISTER OPENED A GOFUNDME ME PAGE TO RAISE $$. I BELIEVE DODGE SHOULD PAY FOR THIS TRANSMISSION..
Dec 08, 2018
THIS(2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT),IT HAS MANY SAFETY ISSUES, I TOLD THE SALES GUY I DO NOT WANT TO PUT ANY MONEY INTO A VEHICLE, BOUGHT IT ON 2/16/2018, GOT NEW REAR TIRES ON 2/17/2018, I WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS A BALL JOINT/TIE ROD ASAP, NOW I WAS MAD, I GOT HOLD OF A LEMON LAW LAWYER TO GET MY MONEY BACK, HE CAN'T HELP ME BC THE CAR IS A 2009, HE GAVE ME INFO TO CALL & FOUND OUT THE CAR WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 10/8/2017 PASSENGER SIDE, FOUND OUT THE CAR HAD SAFETY ISSUES THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE, SO CAR WENT INTO SHOP ON 2/26/2018 & I GOT IT BACK ON 3/27/2018. I HAD TO GET A NEW BATTERY/NEW BRAKES FRONT/BACK/ROTORS/BALL JOINT/ NUT/SNAP RING/THEN CAR JUST QUIT ON ME WHILE DRIVING, FREAKED ME OUT, THEN I HAD TO HAVE THE STARTER REPLACED, ON 8/26/2018, NOW CAR WENT BACK IN SHOP ON 9/12/2018 BC THE TRANSMISSION STALLED ON ME & I ALMOST GOT REARED END, THE METER MACHINE SAYS IT NEEDS THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE RESET, WRONG, THE PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION & BEEN HEARING ALL KINDS OF NASTY THINGS TO DO WITH THE CHYRSLER DODGE IGNITION/ TRANSMISSION / STARTER, THIS CAR HAS COST ME SO MUCH MONEY THAT I WAS LIED TOO.. SAFETY ISSUE IS TRANSMISSION I WAS TOLD BY 2 MECHANICS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BC THE GEAR BROKE, NOTHING I DID, TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT OR NEW ONE PUT IN, I PAID $4,263 PLUS NOW FOR EVERYTHING ELSE I WAS NOT PLANNING ON DOING.. I BEEN HEARING BAD STORIES ABOUT THIS CAR TRANSMISSION/STARTER/IGNITION/ELECTRICAL.. PLZ HELP ME OUT HERE, I ALMOST GOT KILLED BC CAR STOPPED ON ME WHILE DRIVING.. . I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 2/16/2018 , MILAGE WAS (124,627) & IT'S BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN ME DRIVING, IT'S BACK IN ON 9/12/2018,, PLZ HELP, I HAVE ALL MY RECEIPTS, I BELIEVE DODGE/CHYRSLER SHOULD COMPENSATE SOMETHING BC THIS TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE JUST QUIT ON ME DRIVING & TOLD GEAR BROKE, NOT MY FAULT,HELP PLZ
Oct 03, 2018
JUST REPLACED BATTERY. WAS WORKING AND STARTING FINE AFTER REPLACING FOR A FEW WEEKS. WENT TO WORK YESTERDAY MORNING AND LEFT FOR LUNCH WITH NO ISSUES. WENT TO START CAR TO RETURN TO WORK AFTER LUNCH AND WOULDN'T TURN OVER AT ALL. I WOULD TURN THE KEY AND GET ONE CLICK BUT NOT TURNING OVER. MY RADIO, LIGHTS AND WINDOWS ALL WORK WHEN KEY IS IN THE ON POSITION. CHARGED THE BATTERY FOR NEARLY 40 MINUTES AND STILL NO START ONLY A CLICK. HAVE ALSO HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH WIRING HARNESSES THROUGHOUT VEHICLE.
Jun 13, 2018
SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, MY VEHICLE JUST SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON. IT SHUTS OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN I TURN THE HEATER OFF THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE WHILE IN MOTION AND ONCE WHILE STATIONARY.
Jan 03, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY DODGE JOURNEY MY RPM RAMP UP TO 4-5 WHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO GO 40-45MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I TOOK IT TO BUTTON DODGE AND THEY FIXED SOMETHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH MY TRANSMISSION. LESS THEN A MONTH LATER IT STARTS DOING IT AGAIN. SO CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME ADVICE ON WHY. ALSO MY LOCKS AND WINDOWS AND TURN SIGNAL DON'T WORK RIGHT.
Aug 24, 2018
THE CAR POWER WILL FLUCTUATE WITH THE RPM GOING UP AND DOWN WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. NEW TRHOTTLE BODY WITH TPS SENSOR, INTAKE AIR SENSOR AND GAS PEDAL SENSORS WERE REPLACED AND STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THE ENGINE PROBLEM LIGHT IS ON ALSO THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 83000 MILES. ACTIVE CODES ARE P0642, P2138, P0335 & P0113. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO SPEED FLUCTUATION.
Aug 27, 2017
MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN YOU TAKE THE KEY OUT. THE WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP AND DOWN. I BROUGHT INTO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE DRIVER DOOR REPLACED. MY CAR STILL WILL NOT SHUT OFF AND WINDOWS STILL DON'T WORK BUT NOW WON'T GO INTO GEAR AFTER DEALER REPAIRED. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND DEALER AND NOW AFTER 3 WEEK THEY ARE SAYING I NEED A TIPM FOR $1700. BUT THEY DON'T KNOW IF THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM? PLUS NOW THE CAR WILL NOT START. MY CAR IS IN WORSE SHAPE THEN WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR? I CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.
Jul 21, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND DECELERATED. THE ETC AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. AFTER BEING RESTARTED THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. THIS SCENARIO HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND ONCE DURING ACCELERATION. AROUND THE SAME TIME OF ONSET WITH THE POWER LOSS ISSUE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT STARTS AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT START FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *TR
Sep 01, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
4 complaints
TAKATA RECALL - WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40 MPH. CAR BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH, PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. OPENED THE HOOD, SMELLED BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL. CLOSED THE HOOD, TRIED TO START THE CAR. NO START, LIGHTS ON BUT WOULD NOT START. TRIED TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, STILL NO START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED 15 MILES TO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX. *TR
Dec 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD WEAR EXCESSIVELY AFTER BEING REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Mar 11, 2016
WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2009. I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES SQUEAKED WHEN I STOP I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. KEEP COMPLAINING ALL THE TIME, THEN THE VIBRATION STARTED AND I NEEDED ROTORS AND BRAKES. THE AFTERMARKET BRAKES DOESN'T FIT HAD TO REPLACE THEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP BRAKES. HAD TO REPLACE A TWO TIRE SENSORS. HAD TO HAVE MY ROTORS RESURFACED WILL NEED NEW ROTORS. RECENTLY THE ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING LIGHT CAME ON. THE FAN STOP WORKING ITS ELECTRICAL THE MECHANIC CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY IT STOP. MY CAR SOMETIMES DOESN'T START, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. NO REASON WHY. WHEN MY AIR IS ON IT TAKES THE CAR LONGER TO GAIN SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND DODGE. BOTH WERE RUDE AND DIDN'T OFFER ANY HELP. I PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND IT DIDN'T COVER ANYTHING. *TR
Oct 27, 2012
ENGINE FAILS TO START. WHEN I TURN ON THE KEY NOTHING HAPPENS. AFTER SEVERAL TURN OF THE KEYS FINALLY THERE IS IGNITION. LAST NIGHT AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME THE CAR DIES OUT AND SHE LOST HYDRALICS, SO THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AND SHE IS LUCKY THAT SHE DID NOT CRASH AND KILL HERSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR CALLIPER AND BRAKE REPLACEMENT FOR BOTH THE FRONT 22,000 MILES AND REAR 28,000. THE IGNITION STARTING PROBLEM 3 TIMES. *JS
May 14, 2012
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH LAST NIGHT AND HAD TO STOP ABRUPTLY TO AVOID A DEER. I WEIGH ABOUT 220 LBS AND THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. THIS ALLOWED THE BELT TO UNFASTEN. LUCKILY I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING AND DIDN'T REALLY NEED THE BELT BECAUSE OF THE SLOW SPEED AND THE FACT THAT NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IN A MORE SEVERE CRASH, I COULD HAVE SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES OR DEATH. I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. I HAVE THE OLD PART IN MY POSSESSION IF YOU WANT TO INSPECT.
May 14, 2016
PLASTIC-METAL SEAT BELT BUCKLE ITS BROKEN, AND ISN'T CLOSE WHEN ITS NECESSARY, ALWAYS APPEARS LIKE ITS CLOSED BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I CAME TO DODGE AGENCY FOR SERVICE, I ASK THEM FOR REPLACE BUT THEY HAVE NOT THE PRICE AND SERVICE, I' M WORRY BECAUSE USE MI CAR WITHOUT CLOSED BUCKLE IN DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. SOMEONE TOLD ME JOURNEY WAS BUILD IN USA. *TR
Jun 29, 2013
THE 2ND ROW (CENTER ROW) DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER LATCH. NOTHING IS STUCK IN IT--YOU CAN PUSH THE SEAT BELT INTO THE LATCH, BUT IT PULLS RIGHT OUT. ALTHOUGH A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN (AS WELL AS WEARING A SEAT BELT BEING LAW HERE), DODGE CLAIMS IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL ONLY FIX IF I PAY FOR IT. *TR
May 08, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE SEAT BELTS WERE DESIGNED TO LOCK ONLY WHEN THE AIR BAG SENSORS DETECTED AN IMPACT IN A CERTAIN LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE OR AT A CERTAIN SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT DID NOT MENTION IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED BY THE SEAT BELT AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS CHEST AND A BROKEN STERNUM. THE BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Jun 17, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 complaints
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, (THE ROAD HAS A SLOPE) MY CAR HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. I KEPT PRESSING THE BRAKE BUT IT DIDN'T STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING DOWN HILL BECAUSE THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE CAR. MY CAR ROLLED INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. THIS VEHICLE IS PART OF A RECALL AND I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO A DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED BUT I AM TOLD EACH TIME THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. THIS TIME IT WAS AN ACCIDENT THE NEXT TIME IT SHUTS OFF IT MAY BE A FATALITY.
Feb 18, 2015
2009 DODGE JOURNEY HAS A RECALL ( L25) ON THE WIN MODULE DETENT RING , THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALERSHIP IN 2012 WITH NOTHING SHOWING ON THE CAR FAX OF THIS RECALL. THE RECALL CAUSE THE KEY TO SLIP FROM THE IGNITION AND COMPLETELY SHUTTING THE CAR DOWN WHILE MOVING. THE KEY INADVERTENTLY MOVES AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN , DEPOWERING THE AIR BAGS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING. WHEN INITIALLY CALLING IN THE COMPLAINT , CHRYSLER/ DODGE EXPLAINED THAT THERE IS NO FIX OR PART YET AVAILABLE. I FURTHER EXPLAINED AS A SINGLE MOTHER THIS WAS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD , BECAUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN ON A FREEWAY OR STREET AND ALMOST ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR , ROLLING DOWN BACKWARDS ON A FREEWAY RAMP UNABLE TO BRAKE OR TELEPHONE POLE. DODGE/CHRYSLER STATED I WOULD JUST HAVE TO WAIT OR TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR A TEMPORARY FIX.( THIS SAME TEMPORARY FIX IS NOTED IN THE DODGE DEALER SYSTEM NOT TO PUT IN THE NEWER YEAR PARTS INTO AN OLDER MODEL CAR ) AFTER CALLING AND GOING UP TO THEIR RECOMMENDED DEALERSHIPS FOR DODGE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATES THEY HAVE THEIR HANDS TIED BECAUSE THERE IS STILL NO PART AVAILABLE FOR THE YEAR OF MY CAR. THEY ALSO STATED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET ALMOST 700 DOLLARS FOR A TEMP FIX USING A NEWER MODEL CAR THAT MAY OR MAY NOT FIX IT . I AM COMPLETELY TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR THAT I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PAY ON AND DODGE/CHRYSLER IS COMPLETELY BRUSHING OFF THE ISSUE. GOD FORBID IF WE ARE HARMED OR EVENTUALLY IN AN ACCIDENT WAITING 3 YEARS LATER FOR A REPAIR FOR THIS VEHICLE PART. *TR
Jan 16, 2015
MY CARS HAS BEEN ACTING UP LATELY. RANDOMLY IT WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION EVEN THOUGH ALL THE LIGHTS, RADIO, AND AC TURNS ON. ALL'S I HEAR IS A CLICK AND THEN IT DOES NOTHING. SOMETIME IT WORKS FINE, BUT OTHER TIMES I HAVE TO TRY 8-10 TIMES BEFORE IT WILL TURN OVER. I AM NOT SURE IF I WILL ALWAYS BE SO LUCKY OR IF ONE OF THESE TIMES I WILL BE STRANDED. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THEY CHECKED THE BATTERY AND IT WAS OKAY. ALSO ABOUT A MONTH AGO I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR STARTED AUTOMATICALLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING DOORS. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL. *TR
Jul 02, 2013
OUR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) CAME ON LAST FRIDAY EVENING. WE CYCLED THE KEY AND THE ETC SENSOR SHUT OFF. HOWEVER, FURTHER SEARCHES SHOWED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE CAUSED BY COLD WEATHER. NO RECALLS ARE NOTED ON NHTSA'S WEBSITE. THE DODGE JOURNEY HANDBOOK IS VERY VAGUE ON WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN IF THE ETC SENSOR APPEARS FOR A SHORT TIME BUT THEN DISAPPEARS AFTER KEY CYCLING IS COMPLETE. *TR
Dec 13, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
LAST DATE OF INCIDENT WAS ON OCTOBER 16, 2014, THIS IS THE 4TH TIME MY VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING IT. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I CONTACTED DODGE WHOM STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL IN RE: IGNITION PROBLEMS, INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH A RECALL WAS POSTED WITHIN WEEKS, SINCE THAT RECALL I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED VIA MAIL STATING PARTS HAVE BEEN ORDERED WITH NO KNOWN DELIVERY DATE FOR REPAIRS. THE LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING TOO WORK EXITING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON THE RAMP WITH VEHICLES BEHIND ME AND MY CAR JUST SHUT OFF AGAIN. WHEN I CONTACT DODGE I AM TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR PARTS AND RISK MY LIFE IN THE PROCESS DUE TO THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A RENTAL CAR FOR THIS. PER MY CONVERSATION WITH DODGE I WANT THIS WELL DOCUMENTED BEING I AM DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES WHEN IT APPEARS TO RANDOMLY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING, I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING STATED IN THE RECALL LETTER SO I MAY LIMIT MY RISK, I HAVE TAKEN ALL KEYS OFF MY KEY RING, I MAKE SURE KEY IS WELL ENGAGED WHEN STARTING MY CAR. UNFORTUNATELY IN MY CASE THIS IS NOT A HELP AT ALL BEING I STILL AM HAVING EPISODES OF MY CAR STALLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. *TR
Oct 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE STARTER. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 07/06/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STARTED WAS REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 07/12/12
May 08, 2012
MY COMPLAINT CONSISTS OF THE TIRES, STARTER, AND PRESSURE SENSORS ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. FIRST, THE CHEAPEST TIRES MY DEALER CAN FIND FOR MY VEHICLE ARE PRICED AT $225/TIRE. THUS, A $1000.00 COST FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT. THIS WOULD BE REASONABLE IF THE VEHICLE WAS A LUXURY VEHICLE I.E.: AUDI, BMW, CADILLAC, MERCEDES, ETC... HOWEVER, IT IS A DODGE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY DODGE'S TIRES EVERY WINTER SINCE PURCHASE. THEREFORE, THESE PERFORMANCE TIRES ARE ONLY LASTING APPROXIMATELY 20,000/MILES A PIECE. AFFORDABLE, IS WHY I PURCHASED DODGE. I AM NOT RECEIVING THIS, NOT EVEN IN THE BASIC MAINTENANCE OF TIRES. NEXT, MY STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED RECENTLY. I WAS TOLD THAT MANY DODGE JOURNEY STARTERS ARE "GOING." HOWEVER, WITH NO RECALL ON THE PART, I ENDED UP PAYING A $100.00 TOWARDS A DEDUCTIBLE THAT IS PART OF MY WARRANTY. FINALLY, I HAD TO REPLACE TWO TIRE SENSORS AS WELL ON MY VEHICLE THIS YEAR. AGAIN, NO RECALL ON THE PART. THEREFORE, A $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE WAS REQUIRED. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT DESPITE MY WARRANTY I AM PAYING DEDUCTIBLES AND DESPITE OTHER NUMEROUS JOURNEYS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THE PARTS AREN'T BEING RECALLED. I AM FORCED TO SPEND $1000.00 ON TIRES EVERY 20,000 MILES ON TOP OF MY ACTUAL MONTHLY CAR PAYMENT >$500.00. THE ABOVE EXPENSES SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT BE REQUIRED ON A BRAND NEW CAR. *TR
Nov 03, 2011
AT RANDOM TIMES THE ENGINE WILL NOT START. IT IS NOT A BATTERY PROBLEM, AS ALL LIGHTS AND RADIO WORK EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN. IF YOU WAIT LONG ENOUGH IT MAY START AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN OR WHERE THIS PROBLEM WILL OCCUR. *TR
Oct 13, 2011
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 3 TIMES SINCE MARCH OF 2009, MY CAR ONLY HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT. I FEEL THAT THE BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE NOT SAFE. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE A SAFE DRIVING ENVIROMENT. *TR
Feb 13, 2012
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW IN JUNE OF 2009. FRONT BRAKES GONE AND EATING INTO ROTORS BY 26,000 MILES. LITTLE OVER A YEAR. 90% OF DRIVING IS FREEWAY DRIVING. VERY LITTLE STOP AND GO. REPLACED BRAKES AND HAD ROTORS TURNED. ROTORS WARPED AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKES GONE AGAIN AT 35,245 MILES ONE YEAR LATER. REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND ALL 4 SETS OF BRAKES. FRONT STRUTS HAVE GONE OUT NOW AS WELL. DEFINITELY TOO MUCH WEIGHT FOR VEHICLE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION. IF NOT WATCHED COMPLETE FAILURE EXPECTED BEFORE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE CHANGES!! *TR
Sep 13, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY.THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE BOTH THE REAR AND FRONT SUSPENSION WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,000. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/20/11
Nov 17, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUE, HOWEVER FEEL AS THOUGH THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY TO OCCUR. THE CAR IS 2 YEARS OLD AND ALREADY THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS BEING WARPED 3 TIMES, ONE OF WHICH THE CAR HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 6000 MILES SINCE THE WARPAGE AND THEN WARPED AGAIN. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. DUE TO THE FACT THAT ALL THIS IS OCCURRING, I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS COULD LEAD TO MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. *TR
Jun 15, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
4 complaints
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN FEB OF 09. IT IS NOW MAY 2011 AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE ROTORS RESURFACED AT 8,000 MILES. HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES AND THE BACK ONE TWICE. AND NOW I NEED TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS. I HAVE BEEN THRU 2 SET OF TIRES. CURRENTLY THE CAR IGNITION IS HAVING PROBLEMS. IT JUST DOESNT WANT TO START AT TIMES. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND THIS IS MY ONLY CAR. AT THE ONE YEAR MARK IT STARTED RUNNING HOT AND CONTINUES TO DO SO PERIODICALLY. IT ALSO KEEPS LOOSING OIL. ALSO THE RADIO WILL BE PLAYING AND IT WILL JUST GO TO A BLACK SCREEN. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND IS GETTING EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. IT IS DUE TO GO IN FOR SERVICE FOR THE IGNITION AND THE RECALL ON THE DOOR WIRING ON WED. I WOULD NEVER BUY A DODGE AGAIN!!! CANT WAIT TO GET RID OF THIS CAR. *TR
Aug 12, 2011
AT 31,000 MILES MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY BEGAN SHAKING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT AND BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS AT A COST OF $450. CURRENTLY A SHAKE EXIST IN THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WHEN I REACH SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR GREATER. TIRES WHERE BALANCE 3 TIMES AND FINAL DIAGNOSIS BY DEALERSHIP IS THAT I HAVE ONE "EGG SHAPED" KUMHO TIRE THAT KUMHO WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND WOULD COST ME $267.00 TO CHANGE AS THERE IS ONLY ONE MANUFACTURE OF THIS TIRE. *TR
Nov 05, 2010
I DRIVE THE DODGE JOURNEY FOR 13 MONTHS FROM NEW. THE CAR HAS NOW 32,500 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES - PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES. RECENTLY I FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR TIRES ARE ALSO WORN - THE LOWER PART OF THE INSIDE WALL ON BOTH TIRES IS WORN NOT EVENLY? THE LOCAL DEALER, SUPPORTED BY DODGE OFFICIALS, CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR THIS CAR, SHIRKING THE MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Sep 04, 2010
2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 6 CYL. 3.5 L ENGINE. 2WD. FRONT BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL AND GOUGE THE ROTOR ON THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) AFTER ONLY 20K MILES. REPLACED PADS AND COULD NOT AFFORD TO TURN ROTOR ALSO. 58 COMPLAINTS ON AUTOBEEF.COM AND CARCOMPLAINTS.COM ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM, SAME VEHICLE, SAME YEAR, SAME RESULTS FROM DODGE AND DEALERS. 'IT'S NORMAL" AND OVER 12K OR 12 MONTHS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ALL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TO CHRYSLER/DODGE AND NHTSA HAVE HAPPENED BETWEEN 7K MILES AND 24K MILES... NO RECALL OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THIS PROBLEM BY DODGE. THEY REFUSE TO RECALL AND STATE THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM FROM ANYONE ELSE. READ THE COMPLAINTS ON AUTOBEEF AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE CALLED DODGE ABOUT THIS. IN MOST CASES, THE PADS WERE REPLACED AND NEW ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. IN ALOT OF CASES, THE DEALERS TOLD THE OWNERS THAT IF THEY TURNED THE ROTORS, THEY WOULD BE TOO THIN AND HAD TO GET NEW ROTORS. KEEP IN MIND THAT THESE ARE CARS UNDER 25K MILES. THE CALIPER HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED AS PART OF THE PROBLEM BUT THE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY ANOTHER 10K MILES. I THINK IT MAY BE THE CALIPERS. DODGE NEEDS TO RECALL BASED ON THIS PROBLEM. AS A RESULT OF THE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR THE FRONT TIRES HAVE WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE TREADS. IT IS THE BRAKES AND TIRES!!! SAFETY ISSUE!!!!! *TR
Aug 30, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,600. UPDATED 03/03/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DISCOVERED TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. UPDATED 03/08/11
Feb 07, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE 3 MPH IN HIS GARAGE, HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. A FEW WEEKS LATER AFTER DRIVING FIFTEEN MILES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW IT BEHIND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE WAITING FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE FAILURE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 5,300. THE POWER TRANSFER SEAL UNIT WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 11/12/10
May 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND STATED THAT THERE WERE PIECES OF METAL IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN. THE DEALER RESET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACCORDINGLY. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE IN THE PAST AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASION FOR BRAKE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Mar 23, 2010
HAVE A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AND NEED A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION AT 11,000 MILES AND NOW AT 13,000 MILES I NEEDED BRAKE PADS. STILL HAVE WHINING NOISE THAT NO DEALER CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE RADIO REPLACED, A RECALL COMPLETED AND SEVERAL OTHER ITEMS FIXED. IN LESS THAN A YEAR. UNFORTUNATELY, I CAN NOT AFFORD TO TRADE IT IN. *TR
Apr 15, 2009
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION WAS PLACED IN THE ON POSITION AND THE STARTER WAS TAPPED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAXTER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM BELLEVUE (7713 S 19 TH ST, BELLEVUE, NE 68147, (402) 800-1256) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.
Apr 29, 2020
LEFT DRIVER DOOR WIRING ISSUE CAUSES BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOW CONTROLS ON DRIVER SIDE NOT TO FUNCTION WHEN STATIINARY & DRIVING. INTERMITTENT DASH WARNING LIGHTS FLASH & WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATE WITHOUT DRIVER INITIATION WHILE DRIVING. AIRBAG & SEAT BELT DASH WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. CHECK ENGINE FOR POWRETRAIN CONTROL MODULE COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING.
Oct 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED AND THE KEY FOBS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED KNEE AND LOWER BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Jun 25, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
MY CAR IS CONSTANTLY UNABLE TO START IM BEING TOLD DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IVE REPLACED THE STARTER, BATTERY, & ALTERNATOR. THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF FORUMS TELLING YOU WAYS AROUND GETTING THE CAR TO START BUT NO REAL FIXES. SOME PEOPLE SPENDING HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS TRYING TO FIX THIS ISSUE BY REPLACING FUSE BOXES, ADDING CABLES, REPLACING THE ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND MORE TO NO AVAIL. WHILE OTHERS JUST PARK THE CAR UNTIL ITS PAID OFF OR SELL IT. ITS NOT FAIR AND ITS INCONVENIENT. DODGE JOURNEYS 2009+ ARE ALL EXPERIENCING THESE ISSUES.
Sep 17, 2019
BATTERY GOES DEAD ALL THE TIME, CHECK ENJINE LIGHT, TRACTION LIGHT, LOSES POWER GOING UP SMALL HILLS, WON'T SHIFT, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, TESTING SAYS IT HAS A BATTERY DRAIN, CAM SHAT SENSOR LIGHT CHANGED BUT STILL SAYS BAD, WE PUT A NEW BATTERY IN BUT DOESNT HELP.
Mar 17, 2019
THE CAR IS ACTING POSSESSED. THE PEDOMETERS AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ARE BLINKING ON AND OFF THE WINDOWS ARE ROLLING UP AND DOWN BY ITSELF. THE CAR CUTS OFF BY ITSELF WHICH DRIVING AND WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFT WON'T MOVE OUT OF PARK AND THE CAR WON'T CUT ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TIPM MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE WIRE HARNESS.BUT DIDNT TELL ME THAT ITS RECALLS OUT HERE 4 THE SAME PROBLEM MY CAR IS HAVING.
Mar 07, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF AND DETERMINED THAT THE FAULTY PART WAS THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WANTED HIS VEHICLE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V273000 (STEERING) BECAUSE HE BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELEVANT TO THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Feb 14, 2018
PROBLEM WITH STEARING SYSTEM AS CAMPAIN FCA S08 ALSO ON THIS MODEL 2.0 TD DPF ALSO HUGE PROBLEM ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMITION GETRAG
Jan 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WHILE MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58.
Jul 15, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
CAR WON'T START AT RANDOM INTERVALS. WILL NOT MAKE ANY NOISE, JUST A CLICK. STARTED ROUGHLY A YEAR AGO, AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT WOULD START AGAIN. NOW I WAIT MORE THAN A HALF HOUR. NEVER SURE IF IT WILL START. THIS CAR IS STRANDING ME. IT HAS A LIST OF PROBLEMS SUCH AS BAD BRAKES THAT HAVE BEEN FIXED MULTIPLE TIMES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR
Nov 16, 2012
WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2011. WE HAD AN INSPECTION DONE OF THE BRAKES BY THE DEALERSHIP WE BOUGHT FROM AND WERE INFORMED THE BRAKES WERE IN GOOD SHAPE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP FOR REGULAR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND THEY HAVE TOLD US THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE ALSO. THE LAST VISIT THEY TOLD US THE FRONT BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY GONE. THIS AFTER JUST 4000 MILES. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS ALSO FAILING. THE VEHICLE AT TIMES JUST WON'T START OR OTHER TIMES WILL SHUT DONE. WE FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND FEEL WE HAVE A LEMON WITH NO COURSE OF ACTION AND STILL 5YEARS OF PAYMENTS.
Mar 28, 2012
ON MY 5TH SET OF BRAKES & ROTORS ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CAR ONLY HAS 53000 MILES ON IT. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE CAR. I AM NOW AVERAGING REPLACING ROTORS EVERY 10,000 MILES. VERY EXPENSIVE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY NOT SAFE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM AS CHRYSLER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE BRAKES WHEN WE RECEIVED A LETTER IN JULY OF 2011 TO 36,000 MILES. THEY KNOW THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS TOO SMALL FOR THE CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AS WELL. I FEEL THIS CAR IS A LEMON. THANK YOU! *TR
Jan 25, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3 complaints
I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 3 TIMES AND AM GOING TO NEED TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN. I ONLY HAVE 26,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I KNOW THE "SWEEP" AREA IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE WEIGHT OF MY VEHICLE FROM WHAT RESEARCH I HAVE DONE. I AM WORRIED THAT THE BRAKES MIGHT FAIL WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR OR ON THE FREEWAY. I KNOW I'M NOT THE ONLY OWNERS TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM AMONG DODGE JOURNEY OWNERS. *JS
Mar 31, 2012
NEW 2009 DODGE JOURNEY PURCHASED IN APRIL 2009. SEPTEMBER 2010 I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT AND THE FRONT ROTORS NEEDED RESURFACING WITH ONLY 17000 MILES ON THE CAR! $250.00 NOW TODAY 3/19/2012 I AM INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACEMENT AND THE REAR ROTORS NEED RESURFACING AND THE FRONT ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED! BECAUSE CHRYSLER ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN STATING THE FRONT ROTORS SHOULD NOT BE TURNED, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY (THAT WE BARELY QUALIFY FOR BECAUSE OUR 3 YEARS IS ALMOST UP) IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT WE JUST REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AGAIN AND REPLACE THE ROTORS. TOTAL COST FOR BRAKE PAD/ROTOR RELATED SERVICE #2 $400.00 WITH ONLY 28750 MILES ON THE CAR! SO WITH ONLY 28750 MILES ON THE CAR BOTH FRONT AND REAR BREAK PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED, THE FRONT SET TWICE NOW! *JS
Mar 19, 2012
AFTER ONLY HAVING 25,000 MILES, MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY NEEDED TO GET ALL NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THIS CAME ON SUDDENLY AS MY CAR JUST BEGAN HAVING A GRINDING SOUND EVERY TIME I PRESSED THE BREAKS. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND FEEL THAT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY REPORTED INCIDENTS OF THE SAME OCCURRENCE WITH THE 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH CHRYSLER DODGE, I SUGGESTED THAT THIS BE LOOKED INTO FOR A RECALL SO THAT THIS UNSAFE SITUATION NOT OCCUR TO ANOTHER PERSON, POSSIBLY ENDING MUCH WORSE THAN MY SITUATION DID. I AM AWAITING REIMBURSEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT PAID TOWARD THE BRAKES, AND AS MUCH AS I WOULD LIKE TO BE FULLY REIMBURSED, I AM MORE CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SAFEY OF OTHERS.*LN
Dec 23, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
3 complaints
AT 11K MILES I HAD TO HAVE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER THAT MY BACK BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AND MY BACK ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE DEALER TOLD ME I HAD EXCEEDED THE 12K MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCHING CONSUMER REVIEWS AND HAVING READ OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON BRAKES / ROTORS I SENT A LETTER TO CHRYSLER ALONG WITH COMPLAINTS. I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY LETTER, NOT A PHONE CALL, JUST A CHECK FOR REPAYMENT OF BRAKE WORK. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD MY CENSOR LIGHT COME ON TWICE FOR THE TIRES AND UP UNTIL NOW, AFTER READING FROM THIS WEBSITE WAS I UNAWARE THIS VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TIRES AS WELL. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. I HAD TAKEN IN TWICE FOR A NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. THE 2ND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMPUTER CHIP THAT NEEDED ADJUSTING AND IT WOULD BE "FINE". IT WASN'T FINE. THE NOISE GOT WORSE. MY POWER LOCKS ON DRIVER DOOR AND MY REMOTE KEY WOULD NOT WORK. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR BOTH THE NOISE AND THE POWER LOCKS/KEY NOT WORKING. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE SINCE MONDAY (IT IS FRIDAY) AND IT IS DUE TO HAVING TO REPLACE A WIRING SYSTEM AND ALTERNATOR. AN ALTERNATOR? MY VEHICLE HAS 25K MILES!! PLEASE HELP.....THERE ARE ALMOST 200 COMPLAINTS FOR ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS I AM HAVING. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. *TR
Oct 22, 2010
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 12K MILES ON OUR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. NOW WE JUST HAD ALL BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND ONLY 1 BULB BAD. AFTER THE 1 BULB WAS REPLACED, ALL LIGHTS STARTED WORKING AGAIN. WHY WOULD THEY PUT THESE BULBS IN SERIES RATHER THAN PARALLEL SO THAT ONLY THE BAD BULB WOULD BE OUT RATHER THAN ALL? THAT IS A BIG A SAFETY PROBLEM IN MY OPINION. ALSO ONE TIRE NOW HAS A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL AND NEEDS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 15K MILES. *TR
Aug 18, 2010
BRAKES, TIRES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I HAVE TO GET NEW TIRES ALREADY AND I ONLY HAVE 36,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE BRAKES FRONT AND BACK 3 TIMES ALREADY. I AM ABOUT TO HAVE TO CHANGE THE ROTOR ON ALL 4 WHEELS. WHEN I TURN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF THE HEAD LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND BACK ON. THEN WHILE DRIVING THE DASH LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AGAIN. *TR
Jul 29, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY WIFE DRIVE THIS VEHICLE MOSTLY TO WORK AND I AM AFRAID FOR HER TO DRIVE ANYMORE I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIBRES THEY LOCK UP AND THEN I END UP REPLACING THE ROEDER AND THE BRAKE PADS THEY ARE ALSO THE POWER STEERING PUMP I HAD TO REPLACE AND THE HOSES FOR IT HAS BUSTED A FEW TIMES.I HAVE LUCKILY BEEN THE ONE DRIVING WHEN IT HAS DONE ANY OF THOSE THINGS. I'M AFRAID OF MY WIFE TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. IT IS HER CAR.I OWN A DODGE DAKOTA AND LOVE IT,BUT THE JOURNEY IS A TERRIBLE MADE VEHICLE. I'M NOT EXPECTING ANYTHING FROM THIS JUST WANT DODGE TO KNOW, BUT I'M SURE THEY ALREADY DO.
Jan 28, 2021
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN SEPTEMBER 2013, SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING DEALER SHIP I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. THERE WERE OTHER THINGS WE WERE TAKING CARE OF WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND AT THE TIME THIS WAS NOT OF PRIORITY, FAST FORWARD ROUGHLY 2-3 WEEKS THE SHAKING GOT WORSE AND WORSE AND THE DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE, APPLYING THE BRAKE BECAME DANGEROUS AND IT BECAME OBVIOUS THAT IT WOULD SOON LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC RESULTS. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO WHICH WE LEFT THE VEHICLE AND RETURNED HOURS LATER, THEY SAID THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS AND IT WAS A HEARD OF PROBLEM WITH THAT VEHICLE, THEY SAID IT WAS FREE OF CHARGE THAT TIME SINCE IT WAS LESS THEN A MONTH OF PURCHASE BUT IF IT OCCURRED AGAIN WE WOULD HAVE TO COVER ALL CHARGES, FAST FORWARD 4 MONTHS AND THE SHAKING STARTED AGAIN WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. IT IS BECOMING UNSAFE ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS (INTERSTATE, ETC) IT IS BECOMING UNRELIABLE AS TO WHAT IT WILL DO, I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN TO CARE FOR AND THE RISK THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO PUT US THROUGH IS RIDICULOUS. UPON INTERNET SEARCHES I LEARNED THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM AND A VERY WELL KNOWN BY DODGE PROBLEM WITH 2009 AND 2010 DODGE JOURNEYS YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE PROBLEM I CAN'T AFFORD TO CHANGE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS EVERY FEW MONTHS JUST SO I CAN SIMPLY CONTROL MY STEERING WHEEL/VEHICLE, THIS PROBLEM WILL INEVITABLY CAUSE A CAR CRASH IF NOT WITH MY DODGE JOURNEY THEN WITH ANOTHER, LIVES ARE BEING PUT AT RISK AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. I WILL BE CONTACTING MY DEALERSHIP SOON TO SET UP A DATE TO CHANGE MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AGAIN, BUT AT THIS TIME I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO DO SO, SO I BARE DOWN AND PRAY TO GOD EVERYTIME I MUST APPLY MY BRAKE HOPING IT DOESN'T GET WORSE TO THE POINT I CAN NO LONGER CONTROL IT. *TR
Apr 09, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN CRANKED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER THE CONSEQUENCE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED IN THE IGNITION, THE CONTACT HAD REPLACED THE KEY FOB AND THE STARTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Feb 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON A CURVE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO WIGGLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, SKID INTO TRAFFIC, AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED SKIDDING INTO THE BUSHES. AS A RESULT, ALL FOUR WINDOWS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTED RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NETS CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 26, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE WILL STALL ON CRANKING WHICH A RED LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP YOU WILL HAVE TO GET UNDER VEHICLE AND TAP STARTER CONSTANTLY TO CRANK. STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 2X PROBLEM STILL HAPPENS ITS SPARK FIRE UNDER CAR. THE VEHICLE WILL BE CUT OFF STATIONED AFTER A DRIVE THEN IT WAS CRANK PERIOD UNTIL 20 MIN . WHEN PARKED TO GET IN AND DRIVE IT WANT START. HAS BEEN TEST ON MACHINE BATTERY GOOD STARTER GOOD AND TRANSMISSION IT DETECTED AND ELECTRICAL. ALSO WHEN UNLOCKING DOORS ONLY 3 DOORS WILL UNLOCK ONE YOU HOT UNLOCK WIPERS WILL COME ON.
Jan 31, 2020
I' GOT THIS CAR AND THE REPAIRS NEVER STOPPED COMING. I'VE REPLACED THE BRAKES & ROTORS 4 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE CAR RE-WIRED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS & ADD A STARTER, REPLACED HOSES. SHOCKS AND BALL JOINTS. THIS HAS TO BE THE WORST VEHICLE EVER.
May 20, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
ALL OF THE BUTTONS STOPPED WORKING IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, ALONG WITH THE TWO BACK DOORS. THE WINDOWS, LOCKS, ETC DO NOT WORK BECAUSE OF THIS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS TURNING OFF AND ON. NOW ALL OF THE WIRING IS ACTING LIKE IT IS MESSED UP. THE BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON, THE CAR RANDOMLY WON'T START, THE OVERHEAD LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE RIGHT BLINKER IS USED. NOW THE CAR WON'T SHIFT OUT OF PARK 8/10 TRIES. THE CAR ALSO ACTS LIKE IT LOSES POWER RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN LISTED AS RECALLS, YET MY CAR IS NOT ON THE LIST.
Nov 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO THE CONTINUOUS FAILURES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
Mar 24, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
I WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT. MY VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN IT GETS BELOW 50 DEGREES F. ALL OF MY DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND MY GAUGES WON'T REGISTER INCLUDING MY FUEL, RPM, AND SPEEDOMETER. MY TURN SIGNALS WON'T WORK AND NEITHER WILL MY EMERGENCY HAZARD LIGHTS. MY DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOW CONTROLS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MY NAVIGATION SCREEN/BACK-UP CAMERA WILL NOT WORK AND MY WIPER BLADES AND HEADLIGHTS STAY ON EVEN THOUGH THE CONTROLS ARE SET TO OFF. MY WIPER SPRAY NOZZLES WON'T WORK AND NEITHER WILL MY HIGH BEAMS. IT WILL STAY LIKE THIS UNTIL MY VEHICLE WARMS UP, USUALLY ABOUT 20-30 MIN. I AM A NURSE AND OFTEN HAVE TO TAKE CALL AT NIGHT, SO SOMETIMES I DON'T HAVE TIME TO LET IT WARM UP. I HAVE HAD TO DOWNLOAD AN APP THAT WILL TELL ME MY SPEED AND PRAY I DON'T GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CAN NEVER FIND THE CULPRIT SO IT JUST WASTES MY TIME AND MONEY.
Oct 20, 2019
THE CAR WAS SCANNED SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS ELECTRICAL DEFECTS AND SHOWS UP 17 CODES, MUST OF THEM ACTIVE. BRAKES LIGHTS AND CONTROL PANEL DON'T WORKS. WHEN WE OPEN ONLY THE SECOND ROW DOOR, LIGHTS DON'T WORK, BUT IF YOU OPEN ANY FRONT DOOR THEN WE HAVE LIGHTS. ALSO, WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. IT WAS CHANGED BY THE DEALER A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT STILL SHOWING THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WAS CHANGED BY THE DEALER BUT UNTIL NOW WE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, FOR EXAMPLE, GAS METER GOES ON AND OFF, MPH METER AND TACHOMETER GOES DOWN AND UP WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING ON THE ROAD. A COUPLE OF TIMES WE WERE UNABLE TO TURN ON THE CAR AFTER A LOT OF TRIES. CAR DEALER CHANGED BATTERY OF THE CAR BY JUNE/2012. WHEN THIS HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I FEEL SO INSECURE CAUSE I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD CHILD AND I AFRAID SOMETHING BAD HAPPEN TO MY CHILD AND ME. ITS SO WEIRD SEEN ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING, ITS LIKE THE CAR TURNED CRAZY. *TR
Mar 30, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS. SINCE I'VE HAD IT, IT WOULD RANDOMLY NOT START, THE HEAT WOULD ONLY WORK IN THE BACK VENTS. GOT EVERYTHING FIXED ASSOCIATED WITH STARTER, BATTERY, EVERYTHING. FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS, MY ENGINE LIKE HAS BEEN ON, AND AN ESP LIGHT. I GOT THE ENGINE CHECKED, BRAKES FIXED, ROUTERS, BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH REPLACED AND IT'S STILL DOING THE EXACT THING. GEAR WON'T SHIFT SOMETIMES BUT IT ISN'T THE TRANSMISSION.NOW THEY ARE SAYING POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ISSUE BUT THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS! AFTER I'VE PUT MORE THAN 1000 INTO EVERYTHING THAT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE.
Oct 15, 2019
LOSES POWER WILL IDLE AND ALSO DRIVING. DOES NOT ALWAYS START- REQUIRES CAR TO BE SHIFTED IN AND OUT OF PARK BEFORE STARTING. DASH LIGHTS DIM WHEN WIPES ARE ENGAGED OR CHANGES AS WELL AS WHEN TURN SIGNAL USED. RECALL NO ABLE TO BE DONE DUE TO "PARTS NOT COMING IN" AT DEALERSHIP. RAPID TIRE WEAR AND ALLIGNMENT ISSUES.SPARE TIRE IS A TEMP DOUGHNUT AND CAN NOT BE USED ON AWD CARS,
Jan 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
WHEN A CERTAIN LIGHT APPEARS IT CAUSES MY BRAKE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. I HAVE BEEN PULLOVER MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALMOST IN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAVE CHILDREN. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE BULBS FOR NOTHING. THIS CAR HAS BEEN AN SAFETY HAZARD. I WORKED SOOOOOOO HARD TO PAY OFF I SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE A SAFE RELIABLE VECHILE. I AM A CNA I HAVE CLIENTS THAT I NEED TO TRANSPORT AND I CANT WHICH IS CAUSING ME TO BE BROKE BECAUSE I CANT WORK. IF YOU HAVE A HEART PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME AND MY FAMILY.
Aug 24, 2019
MASTER WINDOW SWITCH QUIT WORKING, BOUGHT A NEW SWITCH THAT DIDNT FIX IT AND SO I DID SOME RESEARCH AND SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES FOR THE COPYRIGHT 2011, CHRYSLER GROUP LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FEBRUARY 2011 DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR: SAFETY RECALL K07 FRONT DOOR WIRING HARNESSES 2009 (JC) DODGE JOURNEY NOTE: THIS RECALL APPLIES ONLY TO THE ABOVE VEHICLES BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 01, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 07, 2008 (MDH 110122 THROUGH 110723) WHICH ALSO EFFECTS MY LIGHTING AND POSSIBLY AIRBAGS . I HAVE CHILDREN THAT'S NOT ACCEPTABLE .
Apr 24, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COME ON IN A DASHBOARD. WHEN I START AND TURN THE KEY THE AIRBAG SIGN COME ON, THE CAR IS PARK.
Feb 18, 2019
I WAS SITTING STOPPED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON 06.17.2008 ON HWY 270. A TRUCK TRAVELING AT APPROX 60 MPH HIT THE REAR OF THE JOURNEY . THE TRUCK REMAINED CONNECTED AND PUSHED THE JOURNEY FORWARD INTO 3 ADDITIONAL CARS AND ONE PICKUP TRUCK. MOST VEHICLES SUFFERED HEAVY DAMAGE AND ME AND TWO OTHERS WERE TRANSPORTED TO EMERGENCY ROOMS. THE POLICE REPORT INDICATED 86' OF SKID MARKS AND THE TRUCK DRIVER WAS TICKETED + ASSIGNED 100% BLAME. MY INJURIES INCLUDED CHEST COMPRESSION, BRIEFLY BLACKED-OUT, HEAVY BRUISING FROM THE LEFT SHOULDER TO THE LEFT KNEE, STRAINED NECK AND NERVE DAMAGE. PRE-ACCIDENT I WAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND WEARING THE SEAT BELT/SHOULDER HARNESS. POST ACCIDENT MY UPPER BODY WAS AGAINST THE DRIVER DOOR WITH THE STEERING WHEEL COMPRESSED AGAINST MY CHEST. THE FRONT AND SIDE JOURNEY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DID NOT PREVENT ME FROM BEING THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. I DID NOT HAVE SEAT BELT BURN MARKS THAT MAY BE EXPECTED FROM A HIGH SPEED MULTIPLE IMPACT ACCIDENT OF THIS KIND. THE JOURNEY TRAVELED APPROX 60' AFTER IMPACT WAS SUBJECT TO 1 HARD IMPACT TO THE REAR AND 4 HARD IMPACTS TO THE FRONT. THE JOURNEY REPAIRS COST $15,000. IT HAS BEEN 2.5 YEARS SINCE THE ACCIDENT AND I HAVE CRONIC PAIN AND LOSS OF MOTION IN THE NECK. *TR
Feb 09, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL ON MY VEHICLE IS POSSIBLE WITH MY TRANSMISSION. WHILE I WAS IN MOTION AND IN DRIVE MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO REV AND NOT GAIN ANY SPEED. TAKATA RECALL, MY CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON WHEN IN PARK BUT DOES NOT WORK WHILE I AM DRIVING.
Jan 02, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ESC, ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIMMY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, WHICH CLEARED THE WARNING INDICATORS MOMENTARILY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ATLANTIC DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2330 US-1, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086, (904) 797-4383) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE LATERAL ACCELERATION DYNAMIC SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,736.
Oct 13, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
CAR WILL NOT START AT TIMES, HAVE TO LET SIT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE IT WILL START. HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUE FOR MONTHS. CHANGED BATTERY BUT THAT HAS NOT HELPED. I HAVE POWER TO THE CAR BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER. SENSOR IN STEERING WHEEL FOR AIRBAG IS ALSO LOOSE, LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF
Jul 29, 2018
HOW CAN YOU TAKE YOUR CAR TO A DODGE DEALER AND STILL CAN'T GET HELP! WHY DOES MY CAR READ 37 CODES? WHY IS MY ABS TRACKING LIGHT ON CAUSING ME NOT TO SWITCH GEARS? WHY IS MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON AT ALL TIMES? WHY DOES MY BACK UP CAMERA NOT COME ON WHEN NEEDED? WHY HAVEN'T THEY RECALLED THIS PIECE OF TRASH THEY CALL A CAR? I CAN'T GO ANYWHWER WITH OUT IT NOT STARTING AND NEEDING A JUMP. I'M OUT OF ABOUT 2000 AND STILL NO ANSWERS! WHY HAVEN'T I RECEIVED ANY RECALLS?
Mar 28, 2018
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT START, SOMETIMES IF YOU TURN THE KEY AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL IT MAY START BUT NOT ANLWAYS. BATTERY AND STARTER ARE NEW. ALL ELECTRICAL IS GOOD. THE ISSUE IS AN UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS AND I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL FORUMS WITH THIS COMPLAINT ON THE DODGE JOURNEY. NO MECHANIC CAN PINPOINT WHAT CAUSES THIS. I'VE BEEN STUCK SEVERAL TIMES FOR HOURS DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING. IT MAY BE SOME SECURITY GLITCH OR SOMETHING. DODGE NEEDS TO RECALL THIS AND GET IT FIXED.
Mar 03, 2018
I BOUGHT 9/2015 HAS HAD 3 TRANSFER CASES AT 3,000.00 EACH AND NOW NEEDS ANOTHER, CRACKED AND LEAKING AND NEED SEALS AND A PART. . AT THIS POINT IT NOW NEEDS THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT THAT GOES INTO THE TRANSFER CASE AND IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, ACCORDING TO DODGE. I HAVE A LOAN ON THIS VEHICLE AND UNABLE TO DRIVE SINCE SEPT 20TH, 2017. I WROTE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN MASSACHUSETTS. RECEIVED A LETTER ON OCT 12, 2017 FROM THEM , TELLING ME TO CONTACT YOUR DEPT RIGHT AWAY. I DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS. I SAW LEAKING WHILE I WAS IN PARKING LOT AT WORK ON SEPT 15,2017 . I BROUGHT BACK TO AAMCO ON SEPT 16,2017 . BROUGHT IT TO AAMCO IN TURN THEY CALLED DODGE BECAUSE THIS WOULD BE NUMBER 4 TRANSFER CASE. I WAS TOLD, I HAD TO BRING TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP, WHICH I DID. AAMCO PUT IN 3 TRANSFER CASES. HARR DODGE IN WORCESTER, MA DIAGNOSED MY VEHICLE ON SEPT 20, 2017 AND THAT IS WHEN I FOUND OUT WHAT IT NEEDS. WITH NO PART AVAILABLE IN THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES. THEY NEED TO RECALL THIS CAR NOW, NOT YEARS FROM NOW . THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION IT IS PART OF THE DRIVESHAFT CONNECTION. THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS SINCE 2013 ABOUT THESE TRANSFER CASES LEAKING, CRACKED , SEALS LEAKING DRIVESHAFT PROBLEMS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS TAKING SO LONG FOR SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I WANT CHRSYSLER DODGE TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE AND PURCHASE MY VEHICLE BACK. ALSO BRAKES IN THIS VEHICLE WEAR AT 5, 000 MILES AND EVERY 5,000 MILES WHICH AGAIN IS A PROBLEM. HUNDRED OF COMPLAINTS SINCE 2012 AND THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED EITHER BY THIS SAFETY COMMISSION.
Oct 16, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FOB WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPARED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL FAILURES THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT WORKING, IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE DOOR LOCKS, MASTER CONTROL UNIT, AND CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DETECT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE NONFUNCTIONAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE MULTIPLE REPAIRS WERE MADE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED NUMEROUS MODULES, FUSES, AND RELAYS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ADDITIONAL FAILURES AND THERE WAS NO FURTHER REPAIRS OR DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Aug 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER AND START THE VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE NOT ABLE TO WIND UP AND DOWN DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT ALSO WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE KEY FOB AND MANUALLY PRESS THE LOCK AND UNLOCK FUNCTION. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE KEY TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOORS AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT WAS TO CALL AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
May 08, 2015
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
DODGE RECALL R03. WE HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER A YEAR FOR THE CULLMAN, AL DODGE DEALERSHIP TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK FOR RECALL R03. DODGE SITE SHOWS THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE BUT WE HAVE STILL NOT HEARD BACK FROM CULLMAN CHRYSLER DODGE. WE WERE PUT ON THEIR WAITING LIST OVER A YEAR AGO.
Jul 27, 2016
12-26 2014 I OPENED UP A CASE NUMBER [XXX] NO ONE ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS FOR ME. 03-05-2015 I OPENED UP ANOTHER CASE NUMBER [XXX] 06-20-2014 I RECEIVED A IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATES.... THE PROBLEM IS... UPON STATING YOUR VEHICLE THE FREQUENCY OPERATED BUTTON IGNITION KEY (FOBIK), MAY NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE "ON" POSITION. IF NOT FULLY SEATED, UNDER OPERATING CONDITIONS (FOR EXAMPLE BUMPY ROADS) THE FOBIK COULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE TO THE "ACCESSORY" MODE. THIS COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE AIRBAGS TO SHUT OFF. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY DURING A CRASH. WHAT WE MUST DO TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY... ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR FOLLOW UP MAIL IN THE SIMPLY CONTACT CHRYSLER WHICH I DID. UNTIL THIS REPAIR IS COMPLETED THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN. HOWEVER, AS A PRECAUTION ALL DRIVERS ARE ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL ALL OBJECTS FROM THE FOBIK (SUCH AS KEY CHAINS, ADDITIONAL KEYS). AND ENSURE THAT THE FOBIK IS SECURELY AND CORRECTLY ALIGNED IN THE "ON" POSITION AND NOT ALIGNED BETWEEN THE "ON" AND "ACCESSORY" POSITION BEFORE THE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP ME GET MY CAR FIXED. I AM VERY UPSET IT HAS TOOK OVER A YEAR TO RESOLVE. I BOUGHT MY BRAN NEW CAR OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR AND THEY CANNOT FIX IT FOR ME TO KEEP ME AND MY FAMILY SAFE ON THE ROADWAYS. I HAVE TO PAY A LOT OF MONEY EVERY YEAR KEEPING MY UPKEEP ON THE CAR TO MAKE AND KEEP IT SAFE (BECAUSE ITS THE LAW)! BUT YET CHRYSLER CAN KEEP PUMPING OUT NEW VEHICLES OFF THEIR PRODUCTION LINES BUT CANT SEEM TO TAKE PRODUCTION OFF THAT LINE TO BUILD THESE COMPONENTS THAT WE NEED FOR OUR VEHICLES! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN, NOR WILL MY FAMILY!!! PLEASE HELP! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 16, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TIRES WORE DOWN AT AN ALARMING RATE AT JUST UNDER 100 MILES AND BRAKE PADS ALSO. DOESN'T START AT SOME TIMES..JUST A CLICK...TURNS OFF FOR NO REASON...WHEN IN PARK IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO MOVE FORWARD ...CANNOT KEEP AN ALIGNMENT
Nov 13, 2015
MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 90000 MILES AND I'VE PUT 4 SETS OF BRAKES AND ROTORS ON IT. I'VE ALSO HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH IT NOT WANTING TO START WHILE THE BATTERY TEST OUT PERFECT. I HAVE PUT 3 SETS OF TIRES ON IT, AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD A LOT OF THE TIME ALSO.IT'S A SHAME PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE Y'ALL RECALL VEHICLES. *TR
Jul 12, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLE IS POSSESSED AS IT SOMETIMES LEAVES US STRANDED AFTER RUNNING OUT ON A SHORT ERRAND, SO AFTER STOPPING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEN IT WILL NOT START. WE'VE TRIED TO ELECTRICALLY JUMP THE BATTERY BUT THIS HAS NO EFFECT. IT SEEMS IF YOU GIVE IT SOME TIME, PERHAPS TO COOL OFF LIKE 30 MINUTES THE CAR WILL START AGAIN. WE'VE REPLACED THE BATTERY THREE (3) TIMES IN THE PAST 18 MONTHS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE ELECTRICAL POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT OPEN BUT THEN THEY DO. THE FOBIX KEY'S KEYLESS ENTRY DOES NOT WORK SOMETIMES, THE PARKING LIGHTS ARE FOUND ON WHEN EVERYTHING IS OFF. THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE AND IT'S MATCHING FOBIX KEYS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIME TO NO AVAIL.
Oct 22, 2015
VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT ANY SPEED. ON OCT 3, 2014 I WAS TAKING MY CHILD TO SCHOOL WHEN THE CAR STALLED IN AN INTERSECTION. AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PROCEEDED TO THE INTERSECTION AND STALLED UPON ENTERING THE INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART WITHIN ~10 SECONDS. THIS ISSUE REPEATED ITSELF AT LEAST TWICE WHILE EN ROUTE FROM MY HOME TO A NEARBY SERVICE SHOP (FOLTZ AUTO) WHICH DETERMINED THERE WAS NO ISSUE THE BATTERY OR IGNITION. ON 10/5/14 I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HERITAGE CHRYSLER (21234) AND HAD THE CAR SERVICED FOR TWO REASONS: THE MAIN REASON WAS THE ABOVE ISSUE AND A SECONDARY ISSUE WAS THE MAIN ODOMETER (NOT THE TRIP ODOMETER) AT SOME POINT HAD RESET ITSELF LEAVING A DISPLAY OF AN INCORRECT MILEAGE MUCH LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL MILEAGE. THE DEALER COULD NOT RECREATE THE STALLING ISSUE OR OFFER ANY SOLUTION, BUT NOTED THAT ANOTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUE WAS CAUSING THE ODOMETER TO DISPLAY AN INCORRECT MILEAGE; THE FIX WAS TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ASSEMBLY. AFTER HAVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACED, THE ISSUE DID NOT REOCCUR UNTIL 12/26/2014, WHEN THE CAR STALLED THREE TIMES WITHOUT WARNING AT ~40 MPH, LEAVING THE CAR COMPLETELY "DEAD" EACH TIME, AND ONCE CAUSING THE CAR TO VEER QUICKLY TOWARDS ANOTHER CAR AS I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING THE WHEEL AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE WHEN THE CAR LOCKED UP. THE CAR RESTARTED IN NEUTRAL AND CONTINUED ON IN EACH INCIDENT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY REACH MY HOME - I DID NOT FURTHER DRIVE THE CAR. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS, OR SHOW KNOW, OF MULTIPLE ISSUES WHERE THIS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLE HAS RANDOMLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN NOT OFFER A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. CONSUMERS ARE LEFT TO GUESS WHICH REPAIRS TO UNDERTAKE AT SIGNIFICANT EXPENSE, WHILE DRIVING A CAR THAT COULD CONTINUE TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. *JS
Dec 30, 2014
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY HAS LESS THAN 18000 MILES ON IT, I DRIVE A TOTAL OF 9-10 MILES BOTH WAYS TO WORK. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES TWICE FOR RUSTING OUT. PEEVED AT THE TECH'S COMMENT "YOU DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH" AS IF I AM STUPID WOMAN. IN 2010 I ASK FOR MY TIRES TO BE CHECKED CAUSE THEY WERE CONSTANTLY LOW, LOOKING AT MY INVOICE FROM 1/18/10 I ASKED FOR THEM TO BE CHECKED AND ALL THEY DID WAS CORRECT PRESSURE. NOW I HEAR ABOUT THESE STEMS PREMATURELY CRACKING AND AFTER JUST BUYING MY FIRST REPLACEMENT SET OF TIRES WAS TOLD, 3 OF THE STEMS ARE CRACKED AND THEY (TIRE DEALER, NOT CAR DEALER) COULDN'T REPLACE CAUSE THEY HAVE SOME SENSOR CHIP IN THEM. IN ADDITION, THE TIRES WOULD CONSISTENTLY LOSE PRESSURE UNTIL THE STEMS ARE REPLACED.
Oct 17, 2015
WHEELS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND/OR SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE COST TO THE CONSUMER AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A COMPLETE BRAKE AND TIRE FAILURE. *TR
Dec 01, 2012
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2 complaints
HEATER WENT OUT IN THE WINTER. WENT TO DEALER AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE HEATER CORE. DUE TO THIS I COULD NOT GET THE HEATER CORE REPLACED AT THE TIME BECAUSE THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER BY 125. SO THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MORE THAN 1 VEHICLE SO NEED TO CHECK INTO THIS MORE BUT I BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL PART.
Sep 15, 2015
PURCHASED 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN SEPTEMBER. THE FIRST WEEKEND AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I LOADED MY CANOE ONTO THE ROOFRACK. ABOUT 45 MINUTES INTO THE TRIP THE ROOF RACK RIPPED OUT OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. LOST THE CANOE LUCKILY THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC AND NOBODY WAS HURT. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION REALIZED DODGE USED SELF-TAPPING SCREWS INSTEAD OF BOLTS ON THE ROOF RACK. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME SELF-TAPPING SCREWS IS STANDARD ON ALL DODGE ROOF RACKS AND THE ROOF RACKS WERE NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY ANYTHING BESIDES LUGGAGE BOXES. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH DODGE ABOUT THIS AND THEY CAME BACK WITH THE SAME ANSWER OVER A MONTH LATER. TODAY I RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE FOR THE DAMAGE TOTALING JUST OVER $2700. HOWEVER THAT IS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF IT WOULD HAVE BROKE 20 MINUTES EARLIER WHILE I WAS DRIVING FASTER ON THE INTERSTATE WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR
Nov 02, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CONTROLS FAILED TO UNLOCK ALL OF THE DOORS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE HARNESS WAS ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V658000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Oct 01, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TROUBLE STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK UNLESS IT WAS LOCKED MANUALLY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.
May 04, 2010
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
ROTORS AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT 36,000 AND HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BEING TOO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE. OF COURSE THIS WAS JUST OUT SIDE OF WARRANTY. RECALL WAS CALLED AFTER WE REPLACED THEM. WENT OUT AGAIN AT 45,000 AND AGAIN AT 85,000. I HAD A KNOCKING NOISE FROM UNDER NEATH AND TOOK IT IN AND IT WAS COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN. HAD TO TAKE IT IN AGAIN AT 40,000 KNOCKING NOISE AGAIN AND LUCKILY IT COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN. AT 45,000 MY JOURNEY WOULDN'T START AND JUST DIDN'T KNOW WHEN IT WOULD START 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE KEY IGNITION CONTROL AND THAT THEY ARE BACK LOGGED AND COULDN'T REPLACE IT BUT CHARGED $100 FOR DIAGNOSTIC AGAIN AND HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN AGAIN SINCE. AT 75,000 I WAS LEFT STRANDED DUE TO OVER HEATING AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN AGAIN AND IT WAS THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SENSOR. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN AT 95,000 AND NOW AT 107,00 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT'S THE THROTTLE RUNNER CONTROL IS STUCK OPEN AND UNABLE TO GET IT IN UNTIL A WEEK LATER DUE TO THE DEALER TO BUSY. I THINK THIS HAS GONE ON TO LONG WITH THESE DODGE JOURNEYS AND IT'S TIME FOR SOME RECALLS ON THEM. I WILL NEVER BUT A DODGE AGAIN! *TR
Aug 21, 2014
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN 2010, TEST DROVE VEHICLE ASKED DEALER TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS ENGINE, BRAKES, TRANSMISSION. DEALER TOOK CAR TO A REPAIR PLACE STATED EVERYTHING WAS FINE, WENT ON WITH PURCHASE. HAD A OIL CHANGE NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASE FACILITY MENTIONED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE BAD..WHICH I HAD NOTICED PEDAL TO BRAKES WERE NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY, SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. TOOK TO A SECOND BRAKE REPAIR SAME PROBLEM.(S) ON OCCASION ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES WILL NOT START AT ALL. SOME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK IN THE VEHICLE. THEN DRIVING VEHICLE HOME FROM STORE TRANSMISSION DIES, CAR WILL NOT GO OVER 20 MILES, ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED LUCKILY ABOUT TWO MINUTES FROM HOME. PARKED VEHICLE FOR A FEW HOURS CAR WOULD NOT GO IN PARK OR REVERSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION REPAIR, TRANSMISSION TECH EXAMINES TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CALLED MANUFACTURER DODGE/CHRYSLER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY WERE WILLING TO DO, SAME STATEMENT THEY HAVE SAID TO MANY CONSUMERS, WITHOUT CONCERN FOR BUYERS SAFETY OR INCONVENIENCE THAT THEIR VEHICLES CAUSE. PLEASE I NEED HELP THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT MY FAMILY HAS, AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT ALL OF OUR SAFETY. *TR
Aug 22, 2012
TIRES,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE CYLINDERS CEASED IN THE ENGINE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE AIR PRESSURE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,414.
Jul 28, 2014
THE VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING. I'VE ADDED COOLANT. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A LEAKAGE STAIN IN THE GARAGE OR DRIVEWAY. IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AFTER LEAVING THE OFFICE FOR LUNCH. I BARELY MADE IT HOME BEFORE THE JOURNEY COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO COOL OFF, ADDED COOLANT, AND IT WOULDN'T RESTART. I TOOK A DIFFERENT CAR BACK TO WORK AND WAS ABLE TO START THE JOURNEY UPON RETURNING HOME. I LET IT SIT OVERNIGHT AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP THIS MORNING. HOWEVER, UPON DRIVING 15 MINUTES DURING LUNCH TODAY, IT OVERHEATS AGAIN. THE RED WARNING LIGHT APPEARED AND THE DING SOUNDED. THE JOURNEY COASTED INTO MY OFFICE PARKING SPOT WHERE IT WILL STAY UNTIL I LEAVE THIS EVENING. HOPEFULLY, AFTER ADDING MORE COOLANT, I'LL AT LEAST BE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME. I WILL BE TRADING THIS VEHICLE IN ASAP! PS. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, IRREGARDLESS THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR IN THE TIRES. *TR
Jul 24, 2013
STEERING,TIRES,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
WE BOUGHT THE DODGE JOURNEY IN DEC 2012 3 WEEKS OR SO LATER I RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP WITH A CLICKING SOUND WHEN I MOVED THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING AND THAT THERE WAS A LOAD ROAR LONG STORY SHORT EVERY 6 MONTHS ROTORS BRAKES TIRES ARE HAVING TO BE REPLACED AND I GUESS WHAT REALLY SET THINGS MORE IN MOTION WAS JAN 21 2014 WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE TO TAKE A SICK CHILD TO THE DR THE LEFT FRONT TIRE VALVE STEAM BLEW OUT MY HUSBAND GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD ONLY TO JACK IT UP TO CHANGE TIRE WHEN THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE BENT THE JACK CAUSING IT TO FALL ALMOST ON MY HUSBANDS FOOT, WE BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE IT WAS A V6 AND HAD THE ROOM WE NEED TO TRAVEL TO DR APPTS WITH OUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD BECAUSE WE HAVE TO TRAVEL SO FAR I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE THE DEALERSHIP AFTER A FIGHT AGREED TO PUT NEW BRAKES THE MACHINED THE ROTORS AND SAID THE STEERING WAS A DODGE THING NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT ONLY THE LOAD CLICKING WHEN PULLING IN OR OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THE ROAR IN THE FRONT THEY CLAIM IS THE RAOS AND THEY ALSO AT THIS TIME PUT 4 NEW TIRES ON THE CAR NOW MIND YOU THIS WAS ALL DONE 7/6/13 AND THEY DONE ALL OF THIS WHEN THEY PURCHASED THE CAR IN 11/20/12 AND WHEN I GO BACK IN TO THE CAR FAX EVERY 6 MONTHS THE BREAKS ROTORS AND TIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED. NOW HERE IT IS 6 MONTHS LATER FOR US AND BLOW OUT ALSO WE JUST CHANGES THE ROTORS AND BRAKES ON THE 11 OF THIS MONTH SO SEE THE 6 MONTH DEAL WITH THIS CAR AND WHEN SEARCHING OTHER COMPLAINTS I AM FINDING THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAY CALL MY DEALERSHIP I INFORMED [XXX] AT CHRYSLER IT WAS NOT THE DEALERSHIPS PROBLEM THEY DIDN'T MAKE THE CAR. IT IS A DEATH TRAP THERE ARE SO MANY MORE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR BUT THE DEADLY ONES ARE THE TIRES BLOWING OUT THE BRAKES CRUMBLING AND THE ROTORS WEARING OUT WITH IN 6 MONTHS THANK U AND I SO HOPE THAT SOMEONE CAN HELP US. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 23, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AND THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR CAME ON. I PULLED OVER TO A PARKING LOT AND PROCEEDED TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRE USING AN AIR PUMP. AFTER FILLING THE TIRE WITH AIR AND ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE THE AIR PUMP HOSE. THE END OF THE TIRE STEM BROKE OFF INSIDE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE COMPLETELY. I NOTICED THAT THE TIRE STEM LOOKED CORRODED, AND I IMMEDIATELY GOOGLED THE PROBLEM WITH THIS TIRE STEM AND LEARNED THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WHERE THE TIRE STEMS ON THE VEHICLE CORRODE (WHICH MINE DID EXACTLY) AND THEN BREAK OFF WHILE MOST ARE DRIVING. IN ADDITION TO THIS PROBLEM THE VEHICLE ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR'S CRACK CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK OUT ON A CONSTANT BASIS. THIS TOO IS A ITEM WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED LONG AGO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION INTO THESE REPORTED BY UN-NOTED DEFECTS IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Nov 12, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
DROVE APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES FROM HOME TO CHILDREN'S SCHOOL. CAR WAS RUNNING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHILE I WAS PARKED. SHUT VEHICLE OFF, GOT OUT OF CAR AND THERE WAS A HISSING SOUND AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED CAR (CURRENTLY GET OIL CHANGES DONE THERE) TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION AND ASK IF I COULD BRING IT IN. THEY WERE APPROX. 1-2 MILES FROM WHERE I WAS. WHEN I GOT THERE, THE SHOP MANAGER CAME OUT AND OPENED THE HOOD....THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVE TANK APPEARED TO HAVE EXPLODED. THE SHOP MANAGER CALLED A DEALERSHIP TO GET A REPLACEMENT TANK AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE 50 ON BACKORDER WHICH LEADS US TO BELIEVE THERE ARE OTHERS HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM. HE IS WAITING FOR THE PART TO COME IN FROM CT TODAY AND ONCE THAT'S REPLACED WILL HAVE TO RUN TESTS TO SEE WHY THIS HAPPENED. IF THERE ARE 50 ANTIFREEZE TANKS ON BACKORDER, CAN WE FIND OUT IF THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL? *TR
Oct 18, 2013
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, USED BUT ONLY 40000 MILES. IN 8 WEEKS OF OWNING IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES, 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME REASON A TICKING IN THE ENGINE. THE MOST RECENT WAS CORROSION OF THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. REALLY CORROSION IN A 2009 VEHICLE. THERE IS ALSO A GRINDING SOUND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL YET NOONE CAN SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM OF THAT. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE STRUTS AND MOUNTS (THANK GOD UNDER WARRANTY) THAT WAS A WEEK AFTER I HAD THE CAR. I HAVE A 15 MONTH OLD AND IT SCARES ME THAT SOMETHING SERIOUS COULD HAPPEN WHEN SHE IS RIDING WITH ME. I MAKE JUST ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY MY BILLS AND I AM SCARED THAT SOMETHING, NOW THAT MY CAR IS NOT UNDER A WARRANTY, WILL HAPPEN AND I WILL BE WITHOUT A CAR. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SERVICE AND QUALITY I HAVE GOTTEN. MY FAMILY HAS PRETTY MUCH ALWAYS OWNED A DODGE VEHICLE AND WE HAVE NEVER HAD THIS MANY ISSUES. I REALLY WISH SOMEONE FROM DODGE WOULD READ THIS AND GIVE BACK TO THE PEOPLE THAT SPENT THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THERE PRODUCT. *TR
Apr 20, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THE DOOR CONTROL PANEL HAS FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW, OR LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS ALSO COME ON, PRESUMABLY INDICATING A DEFECT IN THE DOOR PANEL AIRBAG SENSOR. I SPOKE WITH DODGE REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SAME MODEL YEAR, BUT EXCLUDING MY VIN. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COSTS OF THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY PARTS, BUT TO "SAVE MY RECEIPTS" IN CASE THEY DECIDE TO REPLACE THE PARTS IN THE FUTURE. NOW MY FAMILY'S DAILY DRIVER HAS A FAULTY AIRBAG, IN ADDITION TO BRAKES THAT HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 12-18K MILES, AND NO HELP FROM DODGE... THANKS FOR THE BAILOUT AMERICANS... *TR
Jun 03, 2013
PURCHASED DATE 7/3/2008- 4/3/2009- 3,424MI. WIPER BLADES HAD TO BE REPLACED. 4/8/2009- 3452MI.- REPLACED POWER INVERTER CONNECTORS BECAUSE OF RECALL. 6/22/2010-8,661MI.- HOOD ARM CAME OFF, HOOD LINER TORN. HAD TO BE REPLACED. 6/10/2011-13,082MI. REPLACED BOTH FRONT DOOR WIRING HARNESS BECAUSE OF RECALL. 5/18/2011-12,636MI.- SMALL OIL LEAK NOTICED BY TECH., WAS NOT OIL LEAK SO DID NOT PURSUE FURTHER. 12/30/2011-15,258MI.- WENT IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND TECH. NOTICED WATER LEAKAGE UNDER CAR, SAID I HAD LEFT ICE IN COOLER COMPARTMENT IN BACK OF DRIVERS SEAT AND IT HAD MELTED AND OVERFLOWED INTO CARPET. I DRIED IT UP AND ON 1/16/2012 -15,382MI.- AFTER ALOT OF RAIN RETURNED CAR TO DEALER , CARPET AND FOAM UNDER DRIVERS SEAT WAS WATER SOAKED AGAIN. FRONT AND REAR DOOR GASKETS ON DRIVERS SIDE WAS REPLACED. CARPET WAS NOT DRIED SO I HAD TO RETURN IT ON 1/24/12 TO BE DRIED. ON 2/10/2012-15, 532MI.- WATER LEAKING INSIDE AGAIN FROM RAIN. TECH FOUNDBODY SEAM IMCOMPLETE AND PINCH WELD DRAIN BLOCKED. REPAIRED AND WATER TESTED, SAID NO FURTHER LEAKS DETECTED. CARPET WAS NOT FULLY DRIED SO I AIR DRIED. ON 3/16/2011 -15,835MI.- RETURNED CAR AFTER RAINING . WATER IN CAR AGAIN. NOW IT IS 3/26/2012 AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE EXCEPT WATER TESTING. WORKING WITH DODGE CORP. AND DEALER HAS BEEN VERY FRUSTRATING. MEANWHILE I AM WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND STILL PAYIN FOR IT. IF THERE EVER WAS A CAR CALLED A LEMON DODGE JOURNEY 2009 IS KING OF THE LEMONS. *TR
Mar 26, 2012
TIRES,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2 complaints
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TWICE AND THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS ONCE. THE LAST REPLACEMENT FOR THE FRONT BRAKES WAS ON JULY 26TH 2010 AND I WAS INFORMED TODAY THAT THEY NEED REPLACED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY 11,000 MILES. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR LIKE THE PAINT PEELING OFF, THE TIRES WARNING BADLY AND NOW THEY ALL 4 NEED REPLACED EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THEM BALANCED AND ROTATED REGULARLY. HOWEVER, I FEEL THE BRAKE PROBLEM IS NOT JUST MY PROBLEM, BUT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OTHER DRIVERS. *TR
Jul 26, 2011
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW. IN 2 YEARS I HAVE GONE THROUGH MULTIPLE BRAKE PADS AND THE CAR HAS ALMOST NO MILEAGE. *TR
Jun 23, 2011
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
2009 DODGE JOURNEY: PRE-MATURE BRAKE AND ROTOR WEAR CAUSING STEERING SHAKE AT 8,800 MILES AND AGAIN 10 MONTHS LATER AT 15,000 MILES. *TR
Dec 05, 2010
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN MAY OF 2009. WITHIN A MONTH OF THE PURCHASE, I HAD THE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. SINCE THEN, I HAVE COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES PULSATING WHEN APPLIED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. THIS HAS BEEN A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR. I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTS TO SHOW WHERE I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE BRAKES ARE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY SERVICE DONE TO THE BRAKES. I AM NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY I SHOULD HAVE TO COME OUT OF MY POCKET WITH THIS EXPENSE WHEN I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE A GRANDSON THAT I TRANSPORT DAILY AND DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING SOMETHING THAT I AM PAYING FOR MONTHLY. I RECENTLY HAD A VEHICLE PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND WENT TO PUT THE BRAKES ON AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING AND TOOK A LONG TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE. MY GRANDSON WAS IN THE VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS NOT INJURED. *TR
May 10, 2010
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
The steering locked up could not turn or straighten car out. All electrical things lights air conditioning gas light just went haywire and is still not working. The shifting system I guess is what u call it started slipping out of gear like going into natural or first gear and nothing else. Several cars had to serve to keep from getting hit at 70+ miles an hour and I had no control other than to hit the break on the freeway and pray. Accordingly to the Bob site there's so many problems I know the ones I've had I just didn't know I could let any one know that mattered. I've reported it today. The first time it slipped out of gear I thought maybe it was something I may have done as far as the electric it was Little things like AC works as it pleases airbags light up tire pressure ECT the gas light no longer moves stays on E unknown to exact dates
Oct 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I've gone through 6 batteries in 1 year and I still have to keep jumping my vehicle Everytime I start it. I am currently stranded in Walmart parking lot with no jumper cables and I am being forced to walk now. Also there are times when I am driving down the highway and at any given moment it acts as if I stomped on the brakes. The lights go off and on, the windows roll up and down, the door locks are out of control and the gauges on the dashboard go out of control as well. I recently bought a new TIPM and ECM because when I replaced the battery it would no longer start. This vehicle is very dangerous and I'm sorry I ever bought it. It seems as if dodge cares more about their money than a human life
Sep 01, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
Hi I bought this Dodge Journey on May 24 2021 since the First day I bought it the car started giving me problems the dealer wouldn't take the car back and in stuck with it the engine from the car is Giving me problems it won't accelerate is very scary I'm very concerned because I got kids and also the car started smoking .
Dec 06, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
09 Dodge Journey 3.5l v6 issues started the day after I bought the vehicle!! will cut off while driving, stall and cut off at stop lights, stop signs. Way too much heat coming from motor, ac compressor making allot of noise. Overheating issues, brake light switch issue. Cruise control malfunction, driver’s window switch and window not working. Rear tv stopped working after a snow storm, rear ac/ heater not blowing at all, cars won’t shift out of park at all. Headlights stopped working. All lights flashed on and off while driving down the freeway at 80mph, now it’s saying gas cap on dash, while driving to a job the timing belt broke after being replaced 2 months earlier, water pump is leaking after being replaced 2 months ago. Water soaking the passenger and backseat floorboards and I can’t figure out why. This is honestly the worst vehicle I’ve ever bought and I regret buying it at all every day. This vehicle should be outlawed and against the law to sell to anyone.
Aug 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
The rear end is going out fuel system is causing a misfire number six and the airbag light is on we have had more problems with it with the power steering starting it when it's cold and it rupturing the hose plus the wiring and the door front door there's wires broke supposedly fixed in 2011 but are broke again every recall if you type in 09 Dodge journey is what's going wrong with mine right now but there's supposedly no recall on it
Apr 21, 2022
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT AND IM HAVING A INTIMATE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. I READ THAT THE TIPM MAY BE A RECALL AND WONDERING ABOUT IT
Feb 22, 2021
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE INTAKE AND TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT TO SECOND GEAR OR TO THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED TO BE ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Jul 29, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
CAR WON'T START, FOB KEY DOES NOT WORK, DASHBOARD SHOWS HAZARD LIGHTS ON NO OTHER ICON SHOWN . TURN KEY, HAZARD LIGHTS BEGIN TO BLINK...NO ENGINE START.TOOK KEY OUT, LIGHTS STOP BLINKING....LOCKED DOOR (MANUALLY) AND LIGHTS STILL ON. TRIED 3 TIMES,WITH SAME RESULT.....
May 02, 2020
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. EVEN THOUGH I SEE OTHER DODGE JOURNEY RECALLS OF SAME FIRE BEING RECALLED.
Mar 03, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AS EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 04, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
FIRST THE LIGHT TURN ON OF THE AIR BAG (MOVEMENT). IN OTHER NIGHT WHEN I TURN ON THE ALARM IT'S START TO ACTIVATE ON PANIC MODE THEN I TURN OFF THE ALARM WAIT FOR A VARIOUS MINUTES AND ACTIVATE AGAIN (OFF), BUT IN LESS THAN A MINUTE START TO BE IN PANIC MODE. IN OTHER DAY (MOVEMENT), SAYS THAT WAS AN OPEN DOOR AND THE LOCKS START TO PUT IT MANY TIMES, ANY OF THE DOORS WASN'T OPEN (MOVEMENT). IN THE SAME DAY AT NIGHT IT'S START TO TURN ON/TURN OFF THE INSIDE LIGHTS, PUT THE LOCKS, AND THE MESSAGE OF A DOOR IT'S WAS OPEN (MOVEMENT). THE ALARM WAS ON PANIC MODE TWICE AND THE LIGHT'S WAS AGAING TURN ON/TURN OFF (OFF). THE BATTERIE, EVERY TIME THAT I TRY TO TURN ON THE VEHICULE I NEED A BOOSTER TO CHARGE IT AGAIN. THE MECHANICS SAYS THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERIE ARE IN GOOD CONDITIONS HAS THE VOLTAGE THAT NEEDS TO BE OPERATING. I PUT A NEW BATTERIE BUT THE PROBLEM PERSIST. AND TURN ON THE LIGHT OF OTHER THING ON THE PANEL.
Oct 14, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS MY DODGE JOURNEY HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. SOME INSTANCES OCCURRED WHILE TURNING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A LOCAL CITY ROAD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION EQUALIZER WARNING AND AIR BAG LIGHTS ALL COME ON JUST PRIOR TO THE CAR SHUTTING OFF MOST TIMES. OTHER TIMES THERE IS NO WARNING UNTIL MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCK UP INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF. I'VE HAD THE CAR SERVICED FOR THE ENGINE AMONGST OTHER REPAIRS AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AND THE CODES CLEAR ONLY TEMPORARILY. THE CAR LIGHTS DIM OR FLICKER AND THE CAR SHAKES SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING UP INDICATING THAT THE CAR WILL NOT HOLD POWER TO DRIVE. THE BATTERY IS GOOD AND THE MECHANIC HAS STATED THAT THE ISSUE IS ELECTRICAL.
Jul 03, 2019
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHEN USING RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOME LIGHTS TURN ON, IF CRUISE CONTRAIL IS ON CANNOT USE BRIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF CRUISE BY ITSELF, CAR STALLS, AND WILL NOT ALWAYS START, WHEN IT DOES START MANY TIMES WILL STALL RIGHT AWAY, AND WHEN DRIVING STALLS. AIR BAG LIGHT ON WHICH HAVE READ CAN MEAN AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY.
Jun 15, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION FROM INTERIOR LIGHTS AIR CONDITIONER BLEND DOOR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR SWITCH AND WINDOW SWITCH. CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL CALIPERS FAIL WITHIN OWNING THE USED CAR IN LESS THEN 2 YEARS. LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. FUEL INDICATOR MALFUNCTIONS. ALL ELECTRICAL ISSUES STARTED AT THE SAME TIME. RADIO AND INTERIOR SCREEN MALFUNCTION. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. THE KEY FOR WILL SET OFF ALARM WHEN HITTING UNLOCK.
Sep 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY R/T AWD. FIRST THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR WIRING HARNESS HAS A SEVERE PROBLEM. IT DOES NOT WANT TO START LIKE IT SHOULD. I'VE BEEN THROUGH 2 GOOD INTERSTATE BATTERIES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS THAT HAVE NOT SEEMED TO WORK. NEXT AND THE MOST DANGEROUS IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH IS TO SMALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED THEY USED A BRAKING SYSTEM FROM A DODGE MAGNUM(IN THE SERIES 1 FROM 2008-2012) WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED FROM AN SUV. THE ROTORS WHERE OUT AFTER 9000 MILES WHILE THE FRONT PADS GO AFTER 3000-4000 MILES. LEAVING THE BACK BRAKE PADS WITH THE LONGEST LIFE OF AROUND 5000 MILES THIS IS WITH AGGRESSIVE OR NON-AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IT DOESN'T MATTER. THIS KIND OF BRAKE AND ROTOR WEAR AND TEAR IS NOWADAYS UNHEARD OF. THIS KIND OF VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND VERY EXPENSIVE FOR THE AVERAGE AMERICAN VEHICLE OWNER. THESE VEHICLES ARE AS PLAIN AS DAY AS MUCH OF A LEMON AS THEY COME. BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL OR IGNITION PROBLEMS THAT ARE AS PLAIN AS DAY AND CAN NOT BE FIXED BY YOUR AVERAGE MECHANIC AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. ALSO THE BREAKING SYSTEM WHICH IS TO SMALL THAT ALSO CAN'T BE FIXED WITHOUT MANY THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF PARTS AND LABOR. NOT TO MENTION THE THOUSANDS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN PUT INTO THESE PROBLEMS THAT DID NOT FIX FOR LONG. THE ONLY OTHER THING THAT I FEEL THAT CAN HAPPEN IS FOR THERE TO BE A RECALL BY DODGE. TO FIX THE ELECTRICAL-IGNITION PROBLEM AND TO HAVE A BIGGER BREAKING SYSTEM PUT ON LIKE THEY DID THE (SERIES 2 JOURNEY FROM 2012 ON TILL NOW). AND THE BRAKING ISSUES ARE BETTER. SO IF THEY CAN DO IT NOW WHY CAN THEY FIX THE SERIES 1. I THINK IT'S A COMBINATION OF LAZINESS AND GREEDINESS WITH THERE MONEY. PLEAS HELP MY VEHICLE RIGHT ALONG WITH THE OTHER TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. DON'T LET DODGE GET AWAY WITH THIS AND HELP MAKE THESE PROBLEMS AN ACTIVE RECALL !! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN APRIL OF 2017. A WEEK AFTER HAVING IT THE PROBLEMS STARTED. FIRST IT WAS A BACKING PLATE...NO BIG DEAL...THEN IT WAS THE TRANSFER CASE...THEN MY SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AND A FEW LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD. I WAS THANKFUL THAT THEY TRIED FIXING IT OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. THEN THEY SAID WE WILL GIVE YOU 6,000 FOR IT....WHEN I PAID A LITTLE OVER 10,000 FOR IT...NO WAY! THEN SEPTEMBER CAME AROUND FOR INSPECTION AND I TOLD THEM IT SOUNDS LOUD COULD YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THE EXHAUST. WELL THEY PASSED THE INSPECTION....I TOOK IT BACK A WEEK LATER AND SAID IT STILL SOUNDS LOUD...WELL YOU NEED A WHOLE NEW EXHAUST! WHY DID YOU PASS IT KNOWING IT NEEDED THIS? I WAS TOLD WELL AT LEAST YOU CAN STILL DRIVE IT. HERE I AM A YEAR LATER FOR ANOTHER INSPECTION AND IT WON'T PASS NOW BECAUSE OF THE EXHAUST...I ASKED ABOUT THE SPEEDOMETER AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS WE WILL LET THAT SLIDE BECAUSE IT'S BEEN A ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE YOU BOUGHT IT. SO IS IT OK FOR THEM TO BE DOING THIS TO ME? NO SPEEDOMETER...MILES ON IT ARE DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT BECAUSE THEY DON'T MOVE...I HAVE 3 CHILDREN I DRIVE AROUND IN THIS CAR...I HAVE TO DRIVE MY SON TO PITTSBURGH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EVERY SO OFTEN. AM I IN THE WRONG OR ARE THEY? I WAS NEVER ASKING FOR ANY MONEY BACK OR A BRAND NEW CAR...I WAS ONLY ASKING FOR THEM TO MAKE IT RIGHT WITH US AND THEY THINK THEY HAVE.
Aug 31, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS, EBS, AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING IT, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
Jun 11, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY TIGHT AND THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, WHICH CAUSED THE RADIO AND BRAKES NOT TO WORK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (TRANSITOWNE JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM OF WEST SENECA, 2989 TRANSIT RD, ELMA, NY 14059, (716) 674-6400) DIAGNOSED THAT THE RETURN POWER STEERING HOSE, COOLER, AND ABS UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE UNKNOWN ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM RECALLS AND HAD NOT PROVIDED AN ELECTRICAL SOLUTION TO THE DEALER. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
May 16, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LACK OF ACCELERATION AND MODERATE VIBRATION WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 60 MPH. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK POE CHRYSLER JEEP (6501 MONTANA AVE, EL PASO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000.
Jan 23, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ISSUES I HAVE HAD SO FAR: 'CAR WAS ON AND RUNNING, IN PARK, COULDN'T MOVE IT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. HAD TO TURN CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO 'RESTART' THE MAIN COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS ALL THAT 'THE HEADLIGHTS, VISOR MIRROR LIGHTS, DASHBOARD MAIN LIGHT FLICKERED WORSE THAN ANY OTHER TIMES (THIS HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY) 'THE FOLLOWING DASHBOARD LIGHTS WOULD LIGHT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE: BRAKE, EAP BAS, ABS AND THE ONE THAT SHOWS SLIPPERY CONDITIONS 'ODOMETER WOULD GO FROM 0 TO 100 AND BACK AND FORTH LIKE IT WAS POSSESSED MANY, MANY TIMES 'DINGS AND WHATEVER NOISE IS MADE WHEN ALL THE ABOVE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF 'RANDOM LOCK/UNLOCK OF DOORS 'RADIO WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT OFF AND COME BACK ON * HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED 3 TIMES AS MY 13 MONTH BATTERY WAS DRAINED TO NOTHING TOOK TO LOCAL DODGE DEALER, ALL THEY DID WAS REPLACE MY 13 MON. OLD BATTERY AND IGNITION FUSES AND SENT ME ON MY WAY WITHOUT THE ISSUE BEING FIXED. ALL THE ABOVE HAS HAPPENED IN MOTION OR STATIONARY EXCEPT TRYING TO MOVE FROM PARK TO DRIVE WAS STATIONARY. I POSTED VIDEO OF THIS ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=MKQQ1YM7SHU) I STRONGLY FEEL THIS IS A FAULTY TIPM REFERENCES THAT HAVE SAME ISSUE AS I DO: HTTPS://DODGEFORUM.COM/FORUM/3RD-GEN-DURANGO/379400-TIPM-RECALL-COMING.HTML HTTPS://DODGEFORUM.COM/FORUM/3RD-GEN-DURANGO/379400-TIPM-RECALL-COMING-3.HTML HTTPS://WWW.CHRYSLER.COM/WEBSELFSERVICE/FCANORTH/VININPUTFORM.JSP I ALSO CONTACT AN ONLINE MOPAR REPRESENTATIVE ON THIS ISSUE AND ALL THEY SAID WAS 'SINCE MY VEHICLE IS OVER THE 36,000 FACTORY WARRANTY, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO OWNS THE VEHICLE. IF THERE IS A COMMON ISSUE DUE TO A DEFECT AND NOT SOME EXTERNAL SOURCES. I WOULD RECOMMEND KEEPING YOUR RECEIPTS IF THIS EVER DOES BECOME THE CASE WE WILL SEND OUT A LETTER AND YOU CAN SUBMIT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.' SO BASICALLY I AM SCREWED!
Jan 17, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE PCM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE PCM.
Dec 16, 2017
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MY CAR I BOUGHT 9/2015 HAS HAD 3 TRANSFER CASES AT 3,000.00 EACH AND NOW NEEDS ANOTHER, CRACKED AND LEAKING. AT THIS POINT IT NOW NEEDS THE ALSO NEED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT THAT GOES INTO THE TRANSFER CASE AND IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, ACCORDING TO DODGE. I HAVE A LOAN ON THIS VEHICLE AND UNABLE TO DRIVE SINCE SEPT 20TH, 2017. I WROTE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN MASACHUSETTS. RECEIVED A LETTER ON OCT 12, 2017 FROM THEM , TELLING ME TO CONTACT YOUR DEPT RIGHT AWAY. I DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS. I SAW LEAKING WHILE I WAS IN PARKING LOT AT WORK ON SEPT 15,2017 . I BROUGHT BACK TO AAMCO ON SEPT 16, THEY CALLED DODGE BECAUSE THIS WOULD BE NUMBER 4 TRANSFER CASE. THEY TOLD THEM I HAD TO BRING TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP, WHICH I DID. AAMCO PUT IN 3 TRANSFER CASES.HARR DODGE IN WORCESTER, MA DIAGNOSED ON SEPT 20, 2017 AND THAT IS WHEN I FOUND OUT WHAT IT NEEDS. WITH NO PART AVAILABLE IN THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES. THEY NEED TO RECALL THIS CAR NOW, NOT YEARS. 2009 DODGE JOURNEYS
Oct 15, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
FRONT PASSENGER "NO SEAT BELT" LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN SEAT OCCUPIED. LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR AND NOW REAR DOOR NO LONGER OPERATES ELECTRICALLY. REAR PASSENGER WILL WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR.
Oct 11, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WHICH I FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY AND SINCE THAT THE ESP , ALL WHEEL DRIVE, SKIDDING AND ANOTHER LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF AND MY BRAKES ONLY WORK HALF THE TIME AND NOW MY DRIVER WINDOW WONT GO UP OR DOWN OR MIRROR WORK AND TODAY MY CAR WONT START. MY HUSBAND CHECKED FUSES THEY ARE GOOD BUT HAVE NO POWER TO OVER HALF OF THEM. I CALLED TATE DODGE THEY WANT ANOTHER 1102.00 JUST FOR ME TO BUT THE TIPM PART AND DO THE WORK MYSELF. I CANT BREAK A FUSE BOX AND DO NOT FEEL THIS IS FAIR AND UNLESS I REPLACE THEN MY CAR DONT WORK NOW.
Jul 26, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR HAS HAD TO HAVE BRAKES MULTIPLE TIMES FOR EXCESS WEAR AND PROBLEMS WITH CALIPER, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AND HESITATES TO ACCELERATE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MILES PER HR, CHECKENGINE COMES ON AND FLASHES AND THE GOES SOLID, CODES SHOW UP AS PO202 WITH DEFINITION OF CYLINDER 2 INJECTOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT UNIT HAD A FAULT LODGED OR WAS DISCONNECTED FOR PREDETERMINED TIME. THIS CAR IS COSTING ME AN ARM AND LEG
Jul 21, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN ANY DOORS EXCEPT THE DRIVER DOOR. THE TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN AND DODGE DID NOT BUILD A MANUAL KEY ENTRY FOR THIS MODEL. ALSO I HAVE A STARTING PROBLEM THE CAR STALLS AND WON'T START UNLESS I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL OR JIGGLE THE GEAR UP INTO DRIVE AND BACK INTO PARK. THE CAR TURNS VERY SLOWLY WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS AND THE ENGINE REVS UP SOMETIMES WHEN IT'S TRYING TO PICK SPEED BACK UP AFTER A TURN. THE DEALER TOLD US IT WAS THE BATTERY AND WE HAD THEM INSTALL A NEW ONE BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL THERE. I'VE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. CUSTOMERS GETTING THEIR BATTER, STARTERS ALL THE RECALLS UPDATED BECAUSE THEY WERE TOLD THOSE WERE THE ISSUES BUT WAS NOT AS THEIR ISSUE STILL EXISTED AS DO MINE. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND A FORTUNE AT THE DEALER UNTIL THEY FIND WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS FROM ALL THE COMPLAINTS BEING THE SAME. I EMAILED THEM FOR SUGGESTIONS OF WHAT THEY THINK IT MAY BE AND THEY JUST SAID TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Jul 17, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V047000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOLT DODGE AND JEEP DEALER TO GET THE RECALL REPAIRED. UPON TAKING APART THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT THE CORRECT ONES. THE VEHICLE WAS REASSEMBLED AND THE PARTS WERE ORDERED. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 09/01/17*LJ *CN
Jul 03, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
FRONT END CLUNKS WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEELS WHILE DRIVING.
Apr 15, 2017
POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES
1 complaint
2009 DODGE JOURNEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK AND THE TIRES BLEW OUT, AS THERE WAS NO TREAD ON THEM. *JB
Mar 15, 2017
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
SUSPENSION PARTS FAILING CONSTANTLY, FRONT TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, STRUTS, BALL JOINTS, BUSHINGS WEAR AFTER 10,000 A 15,000 MILES. AS A RESULT ALIGNMENT IS OFF AND CAUSE UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRES RESULTING IN ROUGH UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE. BRAKES GET HOT AND WEAR/ SQUEAK AFTER 10K MILES, SOMETIMES SOONER RESULTING IN HUB CAP DUST AND PAINT CHIPPING. REAR TIE RODS GO BAD RESULTING IN REAR CAMBER BEING OFFSET AND INSIDE OF TIRES WEAR REAL QUICK. RIGHT SIDE DOOR LOCKS HAVE TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED/ UNLOCKED. INTERMITTENT NOT STARTING PROBLEMS, WIN MODULE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RECALL. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW UP AND DOWN BUTTONS BROKE OFF. FRONT DASH RATTLES BAD WHEN TAKING OFF/ GOING OVER BUMPS. REAR LEFT SIDE DOOR HINGE GOT LOOSE RESULTING IN SPRING POPPING OFF, NOW DOOR WON'T STAY OPEN AND CLOSES BY ITSELF, THAT'S THE DOOR THAT'S LEAST USED.
Nov 02, 2016
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, NOT STOPPED BUT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPEN 2 TIMES SENSE GETTING IT BACK FROM THE DEALER IN JANUARY FROM TAKING IT IN FOR THE RECALL FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NOW I AM BEING TOLD TO BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO SEE IF IT RELATED TO THE RECALL AND IF NOT RELATED THEN I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS LOL YEA RIGHT!! I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CAR DYING WHILE DRIVING IT. IF I AM TOLD I HAVE TO PAY AS MICH AS ONE PENNY THE ONLY THING I WILL BE PAYING FOR IS A LAWYER.
Aug 24, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY DODGE JOURNEY WILL NOT ALWAYS START IT WILL JUST CLICK THEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT WILL START. MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT WORK IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. NOW MY GEAR SHIFT DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT INTO GEAR, START THE CAR UP THE CAS TRACTION LIGHT IS ON AND THE GEAR WILL BE STUCK. SO I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEN I AM ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO GET IN YOUR CAR AND YOU CANNOT EITHER START IT OR IT JUST DO NOT MOVE .
Aug 07, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DON'T WORK ALL THE TIME SUCH AS RADIO. BURNING SMELL. SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE UNIT. PTO WENT OUT 8 MONTHS AFTER 6 MONTHS PURCHASE.
Jul 14, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH ON A ROAD THAT IS RATED FOR 55 MPH, THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE CAR. WHILE TRYING TO CONTROL THE CAR BY HITTING THE BRAKES THE CAR SPEED BEGAN TO INCREASED.
Jul 06, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
LET IT BE NOTED THAT AFTER THE R03 RECALL ALL THE FOLLOWING ISSUES STARTED OCCURRING. FIRST INCIDENT: DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD EXCEPT THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, GAUGES SPUN AROUND AND BACK AND FORTH, THEN STOPPED ALL TOGETHER, THE RMP'S REVVED UP TO 5OOO AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO ACTION AS IF THE CAR WAS OFF. THERE WAS A OBVIUOUS LOSS OF POWER, THE CAR WAS HESITATING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL OUT, AND THE VEHICLE ONCE STOPPED DID NOT START AGAIN UNTIL BEING JUMPED. ONCE STARTED, NONE OF THE LIGHT WERE ON EXCEPT, ODDLY NOW, THE ENGINE LIGHT WHICH THREW CODES PO0562 & PO700. THE BATTERY READ 12.2V ON THE DIAGNOSTIC WHILE OFF THEN 14.4 WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED(AFTER BEING JUMPED FOR 1 MINUTE ONLY). 5 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE AND BOOM, THE DEMON TOOK OVER THE CAR AGAIN BUT NOW THE CAR WOULD NOT GO PST MAYBE 7MPH, AGAIN IN ACCELERATOR POWER,NO SHIFTING, ALL POWER STILL ON IN THE CAR, BUT SEEMS LOW ON POWER. ONCE TURNED OFF, IT WOULD NOT START BUT STILL HAD POWER. AGAIN, GOT JUMPED, DIAGNOSTIC, AND SAME CODES, ALTERNATOR FINE, BATTERY FINE, SEEMS TO BE GETTING POOR CONNECTION. STARTED 2 DAYS LATER AND LOUD, UNSTABLE IDLE, WON'T SWITCH GEARS SEEMS AS IF ITS ON BUT RUNNING OFF OF STORED POWER. DEALER NOW SAYS ONLY CODE IS PO622. SYMPTOMS ARE SEEMING TO BE THE TIPM ALL OVER AGAIN. AGAIN, NONE OF THIS STARTED UNTIL I TOOK IT TO DODGE TO HAVE THE RO3 RECALL REPAIRED. THE KEY SINCE ALSO DOES NOT REGISTER AT TIMES, WILL SAY "MISMATCH KEY" ON DASHBOARD, ALL SENSORS FLASH THEN GO AWAY SUCH AS (GASCAP, DOOR AJAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD IGNITE WITH NO CODE, GATE, KEY), WOULDN'T TURN OVER, FREQUENT :DEAD BATTERY" THEN STARTS WITHOUT JUMP FEW MINUTES LATER. OVERTIME THE CAR WILL ACT POSSESSED WITH ALL LIGHTS ON IS AFTER HITTING A BUMP, AGAIN CHRYSLER DEALER RECALL DEPARTMENT IS STATING TIPM, DEWLAP WILL NOT CHECK THAT WHILE DIAGNOSING. HELP!
Jun 13, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WE HAVE HAD TO EVERY FEW WEEKS CHANGE EITHER THE ROTORS OR THE HUB. EVER SINCE WE GOT THE CAR IN JANUARY ITS BEEN WITH THE ABS LIGHTS ON CONSTINTLY AND SQUELLING COMING FROM THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE ONLY. IT EVEN WILL AT TIMES SHAKE LIKE ITS NOT GOING TO BRAKE AT ALL.
Jun 03, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STABILITY CONTROL, ABS, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V047000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/26/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN ABRUPT STOP. UPDATED 08/02/16.*JB
May 25, 2016
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
END OF VALVE STEM SHOT OUT OF STEM WHILE TRYING TO AIR UP TIRE, END CORRODED AND BROKE, REPLACED STEM AND SENSOR UNIT. SEEMS THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE METAL TYPES THAT ARE PUT ON AND INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY ON THESE MODELS CARS. EVEN SERVICE STATION (FIRESTONE) SAID THEY HAVE COLLECTION OF BAD STEMS ON THESE VEHICLES. I GOT LUCKY THAT I NOTICED AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON AN TOOK IT TO STATION TO AIR UP TIRE WHEN I TRIED TO PUT AIR IN TIRE AND END SHOT OUT LIKE A ROCKET AND THEN I LOST ALL THE AIR IN MY TIRE. WHAT HAS TO BE DONE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MANUFACTURER WHEN THESE ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. DOES SOME ONE HAVE TO BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GET IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE STEM BLOWS OUT AND THEY GET A FLAT OR BLOW A TIRE. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIRE PUMP AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, I CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TO REMOVE MY TIRE BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO OTHERWISE.
Mar 03, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN APRIL OF 2009. IN AUGUST OF 2012 BRAKES STARTED ACTING 'STICKY AND JERKY'. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP JUST BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES (HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY). WE HAD A STRONG FEELING IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ESP BAS SYSTEM. THEY DIDN'T EVEN LOOK AT IT BEFORE SAYING 'NO' IT WASN'T THE ESP BAS SYSTEM. THROUGH MULTIPLE DEALERSHIP SERVICE VISITS, OIL CHANGES AND SUCH; BRAKES STAYED CONSTANTLY JERKY. 2+ YEARS AGO I WENT INTO DEALERSHIP FOR TIRE ROTATION AND OIL CHANGE AND THEY TOLD ME I'D HAVE TO REPLACE MY BRAKES SOON. UNHAPPY WITH THE LONG WAIT AND COST OF SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP I'VE BEEN TAKING THE JOURNEY INTO ANOTHER SHOP WHERE I ASKED THEM TO CHECK MY BRAKES AND THEY SAID THEY WERE FINE. YESTERDAY WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 35MPH THE ESP BAS LIGHTS CAME ON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES WEREN'T STICKY OR JERKY. THEY WORKED LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO IN THE FIRST PLACE. THE ESP BAS (YELLOW) LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF. I KNOW SOONER OR LATER I'LL HAVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THEY PUT SUCH SHODDY ONES ON AT THE FACTORY, BUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE ESP BAS IS A COMPUTER PROBLEM THAT EFFECTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. BETWEEN THE POOR DISMISSIVE WAY THE DEALERSHIP HANDLED THIS ESP BAS PROBLEM (DIDN'T EVEN TEST DRIVE) AND THE CHEAP BRAKES DODGE INSTALLED. I WILL NEVER BUY A VEHICLE FROM EITHER OF THEM AGAIN.
Jan 23, 2016
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE IGNITION READS BAD KEY AND WON'T START. THE TIRE STEMS CORRODE AND BREAK OFF. THE CALIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSE THE BREAKS, TIRES AND ROTORS TO WEAR. THIS VEHICLE HAS TOO MANY DEFECTS AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED YEARS AGO.
Dec 19, 2015
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
WE ARE VERY CONCERNED, MY WIFE NOTHING IN THE CAR WITH THE CHILD EVERY DAY, AND THE DODGE HOMESTEAD IN FLORIDA DOES NOT ANSWER, NOT FORBIK YOU RUN THE AIR BAG, OR, NOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, YOU WILL BLOCK PLACED, GOD FORBID PASS AN ACCIDENT.
Nov 19, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OPENED AND CLOSED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE OTHER POWER WINDOWS ONLY FUNCTIONED MANUALLY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOUSING WAS CRACKED, THE DRIVE SHAFT GOING INTO THE TRANSMISSION HUB WAS MISALIGNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Sep 23, 2015
POWER TRAIN,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, TRANSFER CASE, AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR CAUGHT FIRE, THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND THE BRAKE CALIPER WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT THE DEALER FOR THE TRANSFER CASE MALFUNCTION. UPON INSPECTION FOR THE SEAT SENSOR FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A RUBBER BOOT WAS NOT INSTALLED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE INSULATION IGNITING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND PLACED ELECTRICAL TAPE AT THE END OF THE WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE TIRE SENSOR ALSO MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TIRE CONSTANTLY GOING FLAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,903.
Jul 27, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
ATTEMPTED TO USED THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS BUT IT WOULD NOT WORK. CHANGED THE BATTERY STILL DID NOT WORK. HAD TO USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR MANUALLY. ONCE IN THE DOOR LOCKS BUTTONS WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS. HAD TO OPEN FRONT PASSENGER DOOR MANUALLY FROM INSIDCHRE THE CAR. PULL UP THE DOOR LOCKS ON BOTH REAR DOORS IN ORDER FOR THE TO BE OPENED. ONCE THE CAR WAS ON WE NOTICED THE REAR WIPER BLADE DOES NOT WORK NOR DOES THE TRUNK OPEN. THERE IS NO MANUAL WAY TO OPEN THE TRUNK AT ALL. I'VE CHECKED THE MANUAL AND IT NEVER DESCRIBED THIS ISSUE. GOOGLED IT AND A LOT OF OTHERS HAS DESCRIBED THIS HAPPENING TO THEIR CAR BUT NO ONE CAN PIN POINT THE ISSUE. WE CHANGED THE FUSE THIS NOW ALLOWED THE DRIVER DOOR ONLY TO UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE, BUT WE STILL HAVE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE REAR DOORS TO OPEN THEM AND PULL THE HANDLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR TO OPEN IT, AS IT CAN'T BE OPENED AT ALL FROM THE OUTSIDE. CHANGING THE FUSE DID NOT HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE REAR WIPER OR THE TRUNK. I'VE NEVER SEEN A VEHICLE WHERE THE TRUNK HAS NO OTHER WAY TO BE OPENED. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO GET TO THE HANDLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE. RECEIVED CALL FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE AFTER A FACEBOOK COMPLAINT AND THEY ADVISED WE NEEDED TO BRING IT IN TO THE DEALER SO THEY CAN FIGURE IT OUT. WE ARE SKEPTICAL BECAUSE A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THAT WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO FIX A VERY BAD DRAG. WHEN YOU MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN THE CAR DRAGS AND GOES REALLY SLOW AND TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO GET BACK TO NORMAL SPEED. THE DEALER CHARGED US CLOSE TO $500 AND DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY FIXED SOMETHING THAT DID NOT NEED FIXING AND TOLD US IF WAS FIXED WE HAD TO TURN AROUND NOT EVEN A MINUTE AFTER PULLING OFF THE LOT WITH IT TO ADVISE THEM IT WAS NOT FIXED. THEY WANTED TO KEEP CHARGING US FOR DIFFERENT THINGS BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS. WE DECLINED BECAUSE NO MONEY FOR GUESSES.
Jun 21, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Jun 01, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DEFROSTING THE WINDSHIELD, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ROLLED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE DOOR PANEL WOULD NO LONGER SHUT OR LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Mar 31, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ENGINE
1 complaint
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY VEHICLE BACK IN 2013 OR 2014 REGARDING THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE. CHRYSLER RECALL NUMBER IS: L25 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER IS: 11V-139. RECALL DATE IS: MARCH 1, 2011. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHICH HAS ALMOST GOTTEN ME IN A WRECK. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC BUT THE LAST TWO TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED I WAS BARELY ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. ONE TIME I WAS DRIVING ON A TOLL ROAD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS AND GOING OVER A BRIDGE AND HAD TO PULL AS CLOSE TO THE CENTER CEMENT WALL AS POSSIBLE AND RESTART MY VEHICLE AND HURRY TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC BEFORE I WAS HIT. THIS LAST TIME THAT IT HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK ON AGAIN A BUSY 4 LANE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO AN ENTRANCE OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX AND RESTART MY VEHICLE. BOTH TIMES IT HAS BEEN A CLOSE CALL. MY LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. THIS IS BECOMING VERY FRUSTRATING AND ALSO VERY SCARY AT THE SAME TIME. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME AS TO WHEN THIS REPLACEMENT PART MIGHT BE AVAILABLE. LIKE IT SAID I HAVE. *TR
Mar 19, 2015
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING CAUSING LOW FUEL TO FLASH ALL THE TIME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO STAY ON. TRANSMISSION TRIES TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER LEVEL AT APPROX. SPEED OF 35 TO 40 MPH CAUSING BUCKING O RESURGING MOTION. *TR
Jan 30, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHILE IN THE DRIVE THROUGH CAR TURNED OFF AND I COULDN'T STOP AND SCRAPED THE DRIVERSIDE FENDER ON A YELLOW BARRIER POLE. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE (A WTF MOMENT) SO I NEVER WORRIED ABOUT IT AGAIN. IT STILL CUTS OFF EVERY NOW AND AGAIN BUT I AM USUALLY PARKED OR MOVING SLOWLY. I DID GET PULLED OVER ONE TIME WHEN THE CAR CUT OFF AND TO STOP I HAD TO PUT IT IN PARK SO I WOULDN'T RUN A STOPSIGHN ONTO HWY 99. (HE LET ME GO) WENT FOR THE RECALL ON THE IGNITION SAT FOR OVER AN HOUR ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY DONT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART OR KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE IT. ON MANY OCCASIONS I AM UNABLE TO GET THE CAR TO START. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I HAVE TO PLACE THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TRY AGAIN. THE CAR WILL START ONCE PLACED IN NEUTRAL. WHENEVER THERE IS A THUNDERSTORM THE DRIVERSIDE REAR DOOR WILL FILL UP WITH WATER FROM THE OUTSIDE. IF I SLAM THE DOOR HARD THE WATER WILL FLOW OUT OF THE BOTTOM. FRONT BRAKES GRIND AND SQUEEK NO MATTER IF THE PADS ARE NEW OR HAVE BEEN ON FOR A WHILE. (I TRIED NEW ROTORS TO) WIRING RECALL WAS FIXED ONLY TO DO THE SAMETHING AS BEFORE MONTHS LATER. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE PART THAT IS DEFECTED IS TIPM(TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) WHICH I GUESS YOU CAN SAY THE BRAIN. I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY WHOLE DASH BOARD GOES DARK AND THEN THAT'S WHEN THINGS WENT CRAZY. THE WIPERS STARTING GOING AND WOULD NOT STOP, THIS WAS A DRY DAY CAN YOU IMAGINE. THE GAUGES WENT HAYWIRE SUCH AS MY THERMOSTAT WENT TO ZERO, SIGNAL LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK, RADIO DIED, GAS LIGHT CAME ON AND NO SPEED ODOMETER. ALL THIS TO SAY THAT I TRAVEL ABOUT 65 MILES OR SO ONE WAY TO WORK. DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO THINK OF THIS AND AS I CONTINUE DRIVING THANK GOODNESS TO THAT. THE DASH BOARD START AGAIN TO GO DARK AND THINGS CAME BACK ON AND THIS HAPPEN AGAIN BEFORE I GOT TO WORK. NEED LESS TO SAY WHAT A WAY TO START OUT THE MORNING, I THOUGHT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A GREMLIN IN MY VEHICLE OR SOME GHOST FROM PASS. TRYING TO BRUSH THIS OFF AND SAID THIS WAS A FLUKE OR SOMETHING. I DID FINALLY TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND THIS WAS WHAT WAS TOLD TO ME AND THE COST IS ALMOST $900.00 JUST FOR THIS PART, THAT IS CRAZY. I DID NOT FIX THIS THAT DAY BECAUSE I SAID THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THEN IN READING UP ON THIS ISSUE THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SITUATION WITH AUTO/DEALER AND THEY REFUSE TO RECALL AND TAKE CARE OF THIS REAL SAFETY ISSUE. THIS WAS ONE OF THERE FIRST CROSS OVER VEHICLE MADE SO THERE WAS ROOM FOR ERROR AND ERRORS SHOULD BE FIX BY THEM. SHAME ON THEM NOT TO. I NEED THIS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THEM NOT ME THE CONSUMER WHO STILL HAS TO PAY FOR THIS VEHICLE. I NEED YOUR HELP! THANKS *TR
Nov 26, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CODE SAID IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL. *TR
Nov 25, 2014
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, SWERVED INTO THE NEXT LANE, AND CRASHED INTO A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND IF ANY INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Nov 18, 2014
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2014 FROM A USED CAR LOT (WHICH I WILL NEVER DO AGAIN) AND IT WAS SOLD WITH TRANSMISSION LEAKS. I JUST FOUND THIS OUT AFTER TAKING THE CAR IN FOR A HOLE IN ONE OF THE COOLANT HOSES LESS THAN A MONTH AGO BECAUSE IT WASN'T LEAKING ON THE GROUND. I STARTED HEARING A GRINDING, SQUEAKING AND TICKING SOUND THAT MY MECHANIC COULDN'T FIGURE OUT. I JUST HAD THE BREAKS DONE SO THEY ARE ESSENTIALLY BRAND NEW. I HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE WORN TO THE THREAD. GOING UP A HILL YESTERDAY, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. THIS LEFT ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BLOCKING TRAFFIC WITH 5 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. TURNS OUT THERE'S A CRACKED TRANSFER CASE. SOUNDS LIKE THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE ME OUT THERE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS PARTICULAR YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AND A RECALL IS IN ORDER....AGAIN!!!! *TR
Aug 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.35-70 STEERING WHEEL LOCKS, YOU HAVE VERY LITTLE CONTROL. VERY VERY DANGEROUS HAS BEEN HOOKED UP TO CERTIFIED AUTO SHOP DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER ALL CODES COME BACK FINE AND THEY CAN NOT TELL ME WHY THIS HAPPENS. I ALREADY REPLACED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR TO TEST IF THAT WAS WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. I AM NOT GOING TO GO THRU ALL THESE FIXES FOR TESTING. DODGE NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED DODGE DIRECT TO START A RECALL PROCESS. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE A FATALITY HAPPENS! *TR
Aug 19, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
LOW TIRE INDICATOR AS SOON AS I STARTED MY CAR. THEN THE CHANGE OIL INDICATOR FLASHED. I HAD JUST HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND ALL TIRES HAVE ACCURATE PRESSURE. SOMETIMES MY CAR WON'T START WHEN I TURN THE KEY BUT THE LIGHTS AND RADIO WILL WORK. THE SHIFTER PANEL GETS HOT SOMETIMES. THE WIPERS WILL MOVE UP A COUPLE OF INCHES WHEN I USE MY UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY KEY. MY DASH LIGHTS WILL FADE AND THEN COME BACK TO THE BRIGHTNESS I HAVE IT SET AT JUST RANDOMLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, DRIVING OR SITTING STILL. SOUNDS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. LOTS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THINGS OCCURRING, YET NO RECALLS AND THINGS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
May 21, 2014
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
FOR A WHILE NOW, RANDOMLY MY JOURNEY WILL GET STUCK IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR AFTER TAKING OFF. I WILL HAVE TO STOP, PUT IT IN PARK, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT FOR IT TO RESET ITSELF. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BUT I'VE HAVE A COMPLETE NEW SET OF BRAKES PUT ON IT, ROTORS AND NEW CALIPERS IN THE FRONT. THE BRAKES ALSO MAKE A KNOCKING SOUND. I ALSO GOT A COMPLETE SET OF TIRES AND THEY SEEM TO BE WEARING QUICKER THAN NORMAL. I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT SHOPS LOOK AT THE BREAKS FOR A DIAGNOSES AND ALL OF THEM SAY THAT THE RIGHT PARTS ON IT AND THEY DON'T SEE AND REASON FOR THE NOISES. *TR
May 21, 2014
VISIBILITY,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
BOTH FRONT WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP FROM LEFT MASTER SWITCH HOWEVER RT WINDOW WILL OPERATE FROM RT SWITCH. DIAG FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE DRIVE DOOR HARNESS AND MODULE MUST BE REPLACED. *TR
May 01, 2014
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, AND MY TRUCK COMPLETELY LOST POWER. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND MY LIFE AND MY DAUGHTER'S LIFE WERE IN JEOPARDY. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY ONE EVERY 3 WEEKS. TODAY, 11-25-2013, MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING AROUND A ROUNDABOUT, THE CAR DIED AND SHE WAS HIT LIGHTLY FROM BEHIND. ALSO, THE CONTROLS ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEY RARELY ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS CORRECTLY AND RIGHT NOW, THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS DOWN. I HAD TO DUCT TAPE PLASTIC ON THE DOOR. I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TOMORROW TO TRY AND FIX THESE PROBLEMS. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHY THIS SERIES OF 2009 JOURNEYS WERE NOT RECALLED. WE ARE SCARED TO EVEN DRIVE THE JOURNEY ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE LOST POWER ISSUE AND WITH REALLY NO MONEY TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. *TR
Nov 25, 2013
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE A/C CONTROL HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ONLY BECAUSE THE FAN KNOB IS NOT WORKING. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR 15 MONTHS AGO AND NOT HAPPY TO BE MAKING A 400-500 DOLLAR REPAIR SO SOON. MY RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE A/C CONTROL HEAD AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP HE SAID ITS HIS MOST COMMON REPAIR. I CALLED DODGE AND ASKED WHY THIS WAS NOT BEING RECALLED. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO BE THROWING DOWN ON REPAIRS LIKE THIS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY SON'S ASTHMA AND WOULDN'T THIS BE THE FIRST THING TO BREAK. JUST MY LUCK. I THINK THAT THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND RECALLED. THE SAME WITH THE BREAKS, THEY ARE NOT GOOD, AND THE CAR JUST BURNS RIGHT THROUGH THEM. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH MY DODGE JOURNEY. *TR
Nov 20, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I ORDERED A NEW FOB FOR MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SINCE I ONLY HAD ONE AND IT FELL AND BROKE. IT COST ME $257.46, WHICH INCLUDED PROGRAMMING. WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP ON SEPT 4, 2013, IT WOULD START THE CAR BUT NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. I TOOK IT BACK THE NEXT MORNING. I RECEIVED A CALL LATER & WAS TOLD THE KEY COULD NOT BE PROGRAMMED AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ON HOLD WITH CHRYSLER FOR OVER AN HOUR & WAS FINALLY TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE THEY WERE AWARE OF WITH THE WIN MODULE. APPARENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING QUITE FREQUENTLY. SO MUCH SO THAT THERE WAS A BACKORDER OF OVER A MONTH FOR THE MODULE! SOME CALLS WERE MADE & A MODULE WAS FINALLY SENT & RECEIVED ON SEPT. 9, 2013. IT WAS INSTALLED ON SEPT. 10, 2013 BUT WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP THE FOB WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE PANIC BUTTON WOULD GET THE LIGHTS FLASHING BUT NO HONKING AND THE REMOTE START WOULD NOT WORK! THE CAR DID START WHEN THE FOB WAS INPUTTED. IT COST ME ANOTHER $299.71 TO ORDER & INSTALL THE MODULE. IN THE MEANTIME I HAD TO BORROW CARS FROM RELATIVES AS THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. I RESEARCHED THE WIN MODULE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT IT IS INDEED AN ISSUE HAPPENING TO OTHERS! I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD REIMBURSE ME THE COST OF THE MODULE AND INSTALLATION OF IT PLUS THE COST OF THE FOB SIMPLY FOR THE AGGRAVATION AND STRESS OF HAVING TO BORROW VEHICLES FROM OTHERS WHILE THIS ISSUE WAS BEING CORRECTED. IT WAS A SIMPLE CASE OF PROGRAMMING A NEW FOB THAT TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE OF ALMOST A WEEK. IT COULD HAVE BEEN LONGER BUT THANKS TO GOD IT WASN'T!! *TR
Sep 10, 2013
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I AM NOT REPORTING AN ACCIDENT ... YET. I WAS DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE "AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT" CAME ON. THEREAFTER IT CAME ON EACH TIME I STARTED MY CAR AND STARTED TO DRIVE. CONTACTED NEAREST DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL ( 09V118000), ALTHOUGH THE RECALL NAMED 2009 DODGE JOURNEYS. THEY WANTED ME TO PAY TO HAVE IT CHECKED! I THEN CALLED CHRYSLER CORP AND SPOKE WITH A REP WHO ALSO STATED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL. IT APPEARS TO ME THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SINCE I NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF ISSUE BEFORE WITH ANY OF THE APPROX. 7 VEHICLES I HAVE PURCHASED OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS. I DRIVE TO CALIFORNIA AT LEAST 3 TIMES EACH YEAR AND VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARIZONA. I WANT CHRYSLER TO CONTACT THE BILL-LUKE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM CHECK MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FIX THE PROBLEM, AT CHRYSLER'S EXPENSE. I AM SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WHO HAS THIS COMPLAINT. *TR
Jul 22, 2013
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. I ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS TRYING TO TURN IT ON SOMETIMES. I BELIEVE IT MIGHT BE THE KEY OR IGNITION. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY THINKING MY OLD ONE WAS DEAD AND IT ALSO STARTED GREAT FOR A FEW WEEKS AND THEN IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. SOMETIMES I TURN THE KEY AROUND AND IT TURNS ON FINE AND SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. IT IS FRUSTRATING BECAUSE SOMETIMES IT DOES IT WHEN I AM AWAY FROM HOME. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT BRAKES OR SUSPENSION BECAUSE WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKES MY STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO SHAKE. I HAD MY BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS CHECKED AND THEY ARE GOOD. I JUST DO NOT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO BECAUSE EVERY TRIP TO THE MECHANIC COSTS MONEY. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE! *TR
Jun 24, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TOUCHED THE RADIO AND BURNED HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE RADIO/DVD RECEIVER AND IN THE DOOR CONTROL MODULE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR CONTROL MODULE AND THE RADIO/DVD RECEIVER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. *TR
May 16, 2013
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
BRAKES, ALLIGNMENT, DRIVE SHAFT WAS BENT...4TH SET OF TIRES PURCHASED IN FEB. 2013 GAS TANK & FUEL PUMP NEEDED REPLACED APRIL 2013 CALIPER LOCKED UP CAUSING FIRE, VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED MAY 2013. *TR
May 01, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
HAVE HAD THE RACK AND PINION FIXED 1 1/2 YEARS AGO AND IT IS LEAKING AGAIN. HAVE HAD TO PUT 3 SETS OF BRAKE PADS ON IN 3 YEARS. ALSO HAD TO PUT NEW ROTOR AND BRAKE CALIPER ON RIGHT FRONT DUE TO BRAKE LOCKING UP! THIS CAR ONLY HAS 53,600 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER BREAKING DOWN ON IT. BEEN TOLD BY TWO DODGE MECHANICS THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. WOULD LIKE FOR THE DEALER TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. BEEN TOLD THERE WERE RECALLS ON THIS CAR AND WE HAVE NEVER GOTTEN ONE IN THE MAIL. HELP!! *TR
Apr 26, 2013
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2009 DODGE JOURNEY AIR PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE. ON 4-23-13. I WAS TRAVELING A LOCAL HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE VALVE STEM AND PRESSURE SENSOR CAME LOOSE AND FELL INTO THE TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR STOPPED SAFELY AFTER LOOSING CONTROL. AFTER READING A DODGE FORUM ON-LINE. THE GENERAL IDEA IS THAT THIS 2009 DODGE JOURNEY PRESSURE SENSOR IS POORLY DESIGNED. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND. DODGE CHANGED THE MATERIAL THE SENSOR IS MADE OF IN 2011. *TR
Apr 25, 2013
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
REAR RATTLING (METAL ON METAL) UNABLE TO LOCATE. HEARD WHEN WINDOWS ARE DOWN AND DRIVING OVER A BUMP. *TR
Apr 23, 2013
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2010 (IT IS A 2009) AND SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 33 TIMES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKES AND ROTORS, HAD FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW MOTOR REPLACED, DRIVER-SIDE IS GOING OUT NOW, HAD LEAKING FROM THE CEILING, REPLACING THE CRACKED RADIATOR RIGHT NOW, HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FIXED, NEEDED NEW RODS AND BUSHINGS, FUEL INJECTORS RUN LOUD, THERE IS A DRONE NOISE FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING 1800-2000 RPM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHORT OUT, HAD THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE INDICATOR LIGHT COME ON, CAR DIES ALL THE TIME, YET THE BATTERY IS FINE, ...BOTTOM LINE, THIS IS A LEMON. I HAVE THE R/T MODEL WHICH THE DEALERSHIP LIKES TO CLAIM "IS JUST THE NOISY ONE." THAT IS A VERY POOR ANSWER TOWARDS A CONSUMER. I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLES AND TO PUT UP WITH THIS IS UPSETTING. I HAVE SPENT OVER $3000 IN REPAIRS IN THE 2 1/2 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS SUV. CHRYSLER HAS MADE NO ATTEMPTS TO HELP WITH THESE COMMON PROBLEMS AND I KNOW THAT I WILL NOT SUPPORT THIS COMPANY BUY PURCHASING WITH THEM AGAIN. WHEN I BOUGHT A JOURNEY...I DIDN'T REALIZE BEING ABLE TO DRIVE IT WITHOUT PROBLEMS, WOULD BE SUCH A "JOURNEY." *TR
Feb 15, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO WIRING HARNESS MELTING, RADIATOR CRACKED BECAUSE BRACKET FOR AC IS CONNECTED TOO TIGHT WHEN CAR IS MANUFACTURED, BATTERY DIED PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF FAILED WIRES, ROTORS WARPED CAUSING CAR TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING. ALL THESE PROBLEMS AND OTHERS FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TO DATE IN REPAIRS THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE HAD RELATED TO THIS VEHICLE. BASED ON ONLINE COMPLAINTS AND TALKING TO MECHANICS WHO HAVE WORKED ON THIS CAR NO ONE CAN BELIEVE THAT THE CORRECT ELECTRICAL RECALL HAS TAKEN PLACE. THERE HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL RECALLS ON VEHICLE, BUT NOT FOR MOST COMMON FAILURE. NO ONE UNDERSTANDS WHY BRAKE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED AND NO ONE UNDERSTANDS WHY THE RADIATORS KEEP FAILING WITHOUT A RECALL. WILL IT TAKE A SERIOUS CRASH? SAFETY OF THE CONSUMER IS AT RISK. YOU PAY $20,000 FOR A CAR AND THINK IT WILL LAST AWHILE. THIS CAR HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT ARE CONSISTENT FROM BUYER TO BUYER. *TR
Dec 20, 2012
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT MERGED ONTO THE SHOULDER IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ROOF WAS LEAKING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SEAMS IN THE ROOF NEEDED REPLACING. THE DEALER MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE ROOF HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THAT SHE SHOULD SHAKE THE GEAR SHIFTER AND THEN TRY TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FOLLOWED THE DEALER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE CAUSE OF THE STARTING FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,900.
Dec 04, 2012
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2009 JOURNEY SXT, AND THE TRANSFER CASE BLEW AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO BAD OIL AT FACTORY, I THOUGHT "ODD BUT OKAY". AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED I NEEDED BRAKES AND ROTORS. AGAIN I THOUGHT ODD AND QUESTIONED WHY I NEEDED BOTH, IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE ROTORS ARE SO THIN THAT THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED WHEN REPLACING BRAKES. UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOT FOR BRAKES ABOUT 2 MONTHS KATERINA GOT THE RECALL AFTER THEY PUT THE SAME [XXX] BRAKES AND ROTORS ON THERE THAT WAS RECALLED SO IMAGINE MY SURPRISE WHEN I HAD TO GET THEM DONE AGAIN AT 35/40K TO WHICH I HAD MY DAD DO THEM AND PICKED OUT THE BRAKE SHOES MYSELF. SO I DRIVE IT FOR A WHILE ANOTHER 20K AND AGAIN I NEED NEW TIRES AND BRAKES AND AN ALIGNMENT. SO 2000 LATER CUS HAVING "SIZE 225/55/R19" THERE IS ONLY ONE MANUFACTURE AND TIRES ARE 250 EACH. NOW I AM USED TO HAVING NEW TIRES AND YOU ROTATE THEM EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE AND THAT'S IT UNTILYOU GET UP THERE IN MILEAGE AGAIN. NOT SO - 3 WEEKS LATER I WAS BACK IN THERE BECAUSE I KEPT LOOSING TIRE PRESSURE WELL ON TIRE HAD A NAIL IN IT - WHICH THEY DIDN'T TELL ME THEY JUST SAID THE TIRES LOOK GREAT THEY CHECKED THEM FOR LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. ONE WEEK LATER I WAS BACK IN THERE AS TIRES ARE LOOSING AIR ONCE AGAIN. TO WHICH THEY TELL ME THEY WILL REVEAL THEM JUST THIS ONCE FREE OF CHARGE AND I NEED A NEW TIRE AS THE PATCH (THAT I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT) ON SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. OKAY NOW I AM THINKING GOOD SHOULD BE ALL SET BUT THEN THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I HAD A CRACKED VALVE STEM AND FOR THEM TO FIX IT WILL BE ANOTHER 200. NOW WHEN I PAY 250 PER TIRE I EXPECT THAT THE VALVE STEM WOULD BE REPLACED AND A NEW ONE PUT ON. AGAIN NOPE!!!,!,!!! SO VERY OTHER DAY WE HAVE TO PUT AIR IN MY TIRES. EXCEPT ONE DAY THE VALVE STEM COVER CAME RIGHT OFF AND NOW MY CAR SITS. WHEN BUYING VEHICLE I WAS TOLD FULL SIR SPARE NOPE AGAIN JUST A DONUT SO IF ANYONE KNOWS WHY A VALVE STEM WOULD NOT BE REPLACED WHEN TIRES ARE I WOULD SURE APPRECIATE SOME ANSWERS.... THANKS JOURNEY RUNNING ME OVER INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 01, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
TOOK MY DODGE JOURNEY 2009 SXT- AWD ON 09/16/2011 TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK, THEY MADE THE REPAIRS. AT CHECK-OUT I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE NEEDED 4 NEW TIRES. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 31,328 MILES. *TR
Aug 22, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY (VIN: [XXX]) ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 FROM THE STETLER DODGE CAR DEALERSHIP IN YORK, PA. IT WAS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CAR. SINCE THAT DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR I HAVE BEEN BACK THERE OVER 4 TIMES FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. THE FIRST TIME WAS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR (10/3/11), BUT THIS LAST TIME WAS IT FOR ME. THE CAR MAKES A HISSING NOISE WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES, NOT ALL OF THE TIMES BUT A LOT. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, I HADN'T NOTICED ANYTHING ELSE OCCURRING ALONG WITH THE NOISE, BUT I HAD STILL TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NOT LONG AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOTHING BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T HEAR THE SOUND. SO, WHEN IT GOT VERY HOT, I TURNED THE AIR CONDITIONER ON IN THE CAR. I NOTICED THAT IF I TAKE A LONG TRIP, ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY, A FUME/GAS SMELL IS RELEASED INTO THE CAR WHEN THE AIR IT ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 7/10/12 FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY COULDN'T GET THE SMELL TO OCCUR, BUT I TOLD THEM THAT IT HAPPENED AFTER I TOOK LONG TRIPS. THERE IS ALSO A GRINDING/HUMMING NOISE THAT OCCURS SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AND IT HAPPENED TWICE WHEN THEY WERE DRIVING IT WITH ME IN THE CAR, BUT THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS THEY SAY. I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT BACK IF THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE, EVEN THOUGH I HAD ALREADY TOLD THEM IT WAS ALREADY GETTING WORSE, THAT'S WHY I TOOK IT IN. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE NOT GOOD. THE GEAR SHIFT MOVES EASILY WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING PRESSED SO IT WILL GO INTO PARK WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR FINALLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON JULY 25, 2012. IT'S IN THE SHOP AGAIN. THEY SAY A BOX OR CASE IS LEAKING BADLY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. COUNTLESS OTHER PROBLEMS BUT NOT ENOUGH CHARACTER SPACE ALLOTTED TO TELL. I HAVE 3 PAGES OF PROBLEMS. SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. WANT MY MONEY BACK NOW. HELP! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 26, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY TEENAGE DRIVER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, SHE MANAGED TO PULL TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT UP AND WE MERGED BACK ON THE HIGHWAY ONLY TO HAVE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AGAIN. WE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAITED 10 MINUTES. THE CAR STARTED AND WE MADE IT HOME. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE ON A RURAL ROAD THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN. ALL WIRES AND CONNECTIONS CHECKED OUT TIGHT. WAITING TO HAVE IT TOWED AS DON'T WANT TO RISK AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Jul 21, 2012
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
SINCE I BROUGHT MY JOURNEY I HAD TO GET MY BRAKES REPLACED SEVERAL TIME & ROTORS REPLACE, TRANSMISSION SEALANT LEAK AND RECENTLY WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO WORK MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AND WITHIN MINUTES MY TIRE WAS ALMOST FLAT. I WAS ABLE TO JUST MAKE IT TO A GAS STATION AND WENT TO FILL UP MY TIRE AND MY VALVE STEM WENT ALL THE WAY IN AND MY TIRE WENT TOTALLY FLAT AND LOST ALL PRESSURE. MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND ENDED UP SPENDING $300 TO GET MY FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE VALVE STEMS REPLACED. THE SERVICE GUY AGREED THAT IT WAS UNSAFE AND I COULD OF EASILY SPUN OUT IF I LOST ALL TIRE PRESSURE RIGHT AWAY. I HAVE 2 KIDS AND I FEEL UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. ON TOP OF THESE ISSUES MY STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO SHAKE BUT I HAD IT IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT A NUMBER OF TIMES AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS OK. ONE OF THE INSTANCES THEY SAID THE SHAKING WAS BECAUSE OF MY ROUTERS AND RESURFACED THEM TWICE. PLEASE HELP ME. I DON'T KNOW OF MY OPTIONS BUT I AM CONCERNED FOR ME AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WITH THIS CAR. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
May 15, 2012
TIRES,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD OUR DODGE JOURNEY AWD SINCE FEB 2009; TO DATE WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ROTATERS AND BRAKES THREE TIMES ALONG WITH TWO SETS OF TIRES. I AM GETTING READY TO BE FORCED TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN (4TH TIME) AS WELL AS THE TIRES. I BOUGHT THE DODGE BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD SAFE/LOW MAINTENANCE CAR. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER DODGE IF I SURVIVE THIS ONE! DODGE DOESN'T CARE AND ADVISES THAT IT IS "NORMAL" WEAR! THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOME ONE IS HURT! *JS
Apr 19, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I HAVE AN 09 JOURNEY AWD SXT AND HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH BRAKES INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS BREAKING OIL LEAKS ENGIN NOT STARTING . BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED THREE TIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED TWICE CAN'T BUY REAR WIPER SO HAD TO MAKE ONE. HAVE HAD IT IN SHOP FOR WINDOWS AND DOORLOCKS NOT WORKING RIGHT AND STILL DON'T.TIRES WORN OUT AT AROUND 30,000 MILES AND COST 1,500 TO REPLACE. AM NOW HAVING PROBLEM WITH RADIO . I HAVE HAD MY CAR TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND STILL HAVE ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN JULY 09 IT NOW HAS 34,487 MILES ON IT SOON MY WARRANTY WILL RUN OUT . THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED IT IS A '' LEMON. '' *TR
Apr 09, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
APPROXIMATELY EVERY 15-20K MILES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND TIRES WEAR COMPLETELY, REQUIRING FULL REPLACEMENT. CHRYSLER/DODGE IS AWARE, BUT CHOOSES TO OFFER ONLY MINOR ASSISTANCE, AND PITHY EXCUSES, EVEN GOING SO FAR AS TO BLAME IT ON "WOMEN DRIVERS". *TR
Apr 02, 2012
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY WHICH CAME EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE JACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A TIRE, THE CAR JACK FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FALL BEFORE THE TIRE COULD BE INSTALLED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED ANY DAMAGES. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 19, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
BRAKES CONTINUE TO GO BAD. VEHICLE CALLS FOR NUMEROUS BRAKE CHANGES INCLUDING THE ROTORS AS WELL. DODGE NOTIFIED AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. ALSO THEIR VALVE STEMS ARE BREAKING IN HALF IN COLD WEATHER. CAUSING TIRES AIR TO DEPLETE WITHIN 8 SECONDS. I HAVE THE VALVE STEM FROM MY CAR THAT BROKE AND THE OTHER WAS REPLACED EARLIER UNDER WARRANTY. IF THIS VALVE STEM WAS TO BREAK IN HALF WHILE AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, SOMEONE COULD BE KILLED. *TR
Feb 20, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
UPON TAKING AN EXIT RAMP FROM THE FREEWAY I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND PLACED IT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER, THEN I NOTICED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING TOO. AFTER SLUGGISHLY LURCHING MY WAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I READ THAT THE MANUAL SAID TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND CYCLE THE IGNITION. UPON DOING THIS THE LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THEN, IT DID IT AGAIN THE NEXT DAY UNDER VERY SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLIED THE BRAKE AND BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON WITH A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER AND SOME LUGGING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IF A SEMI HAD BEEN BEHIND US, THERE IS NO WAY HE COULD HAVE STOPPED SOON ENOUGH TO AVOID A COLLISION. I FIND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ETC ON THE INTERNET, BUT NOBODY TAKING ACTION. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO FILE A LAWSUIT FIRST? BECAUSE I WILL..... *TR
Feb 16, 2012
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE PULLING THE CAR INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN/DIED. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING. EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING AND THANKFULLY THIS DID NOT OCCUR WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION OR ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Jan 12, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE HORSEPOWER, DRIVE SLUGGISHLY AND WOULD STALL AT ANYTIME. IN ADDITION, A WARNING SYMBOL IN THE SHAPE OF A THUNDER BOLT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SPORADICALLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 1/20/2012 *LN THE ELECTRONIC THROOTLE BODY UNIT WAS REPLACED. 01/30/12
Dec 08, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER ABNORMALLY. THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ASSIST BECAME INOPERABLE, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE CONTINUOUSLY WEARING PREMATURELY AND HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES WITHIN A FOUR YEAR PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 05, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE SLOWLY TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE WORN AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE ROTORS. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS HOLDING WATER IN THE INTERIOR AND WOULD LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 01/24/12*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED IN DECEMBER 2009, THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY NOT START. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE SIT FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, IT WOULD THEN START. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST PIPES RUSTING, AND DOORS HOLDING IN WATER. UPDATE 01/27/12
Nov 29, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
IN TWO YEARS, FIVE (5) TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. WITH 3,000 TO 6,000 MILES BETWEEN EACH BROKE. TWO TIMES ENGINE SUPPORT MOUNT. TWO TIMES WITH POWER TRAIN PROBLEMS. TODAY (10/06/2011) THE JOURNEY 2009 R/T IS IN THE SERVICE CENTER OF ALBERIC COLON CHRYSLER/JEEP IN KENNEDY AVE, SAN JUAN PR FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS AND ALSO : FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS,LEAKING GREASE IN THE BACK OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. AND GUESS!!!!!!, BRAKES AGAIN. BOTH, CHRYSLER AND THE DEALER HAS REFUSE TO OBEY THE LAW THAT SAYS, THEY HAVE TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE IN CASES THAT REPAIR LEAST MORE THAN 5 LABOR DAYS INCLUDING SATURDAY.ALSO, TO ADDED MORE PROBLEMS,[XXX](PR CHRYSLER SERVICE MANAGER), HAS REFUSED TO AUTHORIZE THE BRAKE REPAIR. SAYING THAT IS NORMAL, THAT A BRAKE SYSTEM THAT WAS REPAIR IN 02/16/2011 NEEDS TO BE REPAIR AGAIN IN 09/19/2011(22033 TO 30200 M). I HAVE BEING WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION FOR THREE WEEKS, CAUSING ME AN MY FAMILY A LOT OF PROBLEMS BECAUSE, IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE FOR ALL THE FAMILY MATTERS INCLUDING, THAT I AM A CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENT. " SOMEONE COULD TELL ME IS THESE SEEMS TO LOOK LIKE A BIG JUICY LEMON " QUESTION IS, WHO COULD HELP US WITH THIS GIANT ABUSIVE CORPORATIONS? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR
Oct 06, 2011
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
NHTSA IT ALL STARTED WHEN I BOUGHT MY JOURNEY: NICE LOOKING BUT VERY, VERY BAD EXPERIENCE 1.TRANSMISSION, IT CHANGE SPEED BY ITSELF. IT CHANGE SPEED FROM 80 MPH TO 40, THEN 70 MPH TO 30 MPH.. I WAS DRIVING IN THE EXPRESSWAY AND THIS CHANGE OF SPEED HAPPEN TO ME SEVERAL TIMES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM, AFTER SO MANY INCIDENTS I GOT MAD TO THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM THAT MY LIFE IS AT RISK BECAUSE THE CAR CHANGE SPEED BY ITSELF THAT THEY HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THEY FINALLY FIX THE CAR. 2.BRAKES, I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES TOO. THEY RUN FAST AND HAVE TO KEEP CHANGING THEM. 3.BATTERY, I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY TOO. I HAVE TOLD THEM NUMEROUS TIMES TOO CHECK THE BATTERY, BECAUSE THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO START AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. SO MY QUESTION TO THEM IS THE FOLLOWING IF THE BATTERY IS GOOD., WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? I HAVE TO TURN ON THE SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE CAR START. THEY SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. AND NOW THE LATEST PROBLEM!!!!!!!! 4.STEERING, EVERY TIME I TURN THE WHEELS THE CAR MAKE A WEAR SOUND LIKE AN OLD CAR 5.CAR DOES NOT TURN OFF. NOW MY CAR DOES NOT WANT TO TURN OFF THE DEALER SAID THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THAT NOW THE CAR IS MINE AND I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF IT. YEAH RIGHT!!! SO MY QUESTION IS THE FOLLOWING WHAT IS NHTSA GOING TO DO ABOUT IT WHILE CHRYSLER IGNORE THEIR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS AND NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. IN THE MEAN TIME WE THE CONSUMERS HAVE TO PAY FOR CHRYSLER POOR PERFORMANCE, ETC. DODGE JOURNEY SHOULD BE REMOVE FROM THE MARKET. AND WE AS CONSUMERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSE OR AT LEAST CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL ALL CARS. *TR
Oct 02, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
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
Sep 13, 2011
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT. IN THE YEAR I HAVE OWNED IT, I HAVE REPLACED BRAKES TWICE, AS RITE NOW I AM REPLACING THEM CAUSE THEY STARTED SQUEAKING A WEEK AGO AND TODAY THEY LOCKED UP. ALSO REPLACING ONE OF THE CALIPERS. ANY TIME I TAKE A HARD LEFT TURN, THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES ALREADY, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR 2 AGAIN RECENTLY. ANY TIME I GO TO BRAKE WHEN GOING OVER 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR A WIRING HARNESS IN DRIVERS SIDE. WHEN I WENT IN TO DEALERSHIP, THEY PUT IT ON ORDER AND SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN IT CAME IN, BUT NEVER DID. THAT WAS 6 MONTHS AGO. *TR
Aug 23, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
BRAKE, ROTORS, TIRES AND POWER TRANSFER UNIT REPLACE ONLY AT ONE YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR AND I HAVE TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. REPAIR COST OFF THE ROOF AND CONTINUE TO BUILD UP. I DON'T FELL SAFE DRIVING IT BECAUSE OF THE FAST RATE THIS VITAL PARTS CONSUME. DEALER CONTINUES TO TELL ME THAT THE REPAIR COST IS NOT INCLUDED IN MY WARRANTY AGREEMENT BUT I BELIEVE MANUFACTURER HAS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPONENTS USE TO ASSEMBLE THE VEHICLE. *TR
Aug 09, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. THE TIRES SOLD ON THE VEHICLE (225-55-R19) ARE NOT REPLACEABLE. I GOT A FLAT AND WAS TOLD TO RIDE ON THE DONUT UNTIL THEY COULD LOCATE A NEW TIRE, 12 DAYS LATER STILL NO TIRE, I DEMANDED THE DEALER SELL ME A TIRE OFF OF A CAR IN THE LOT, THEY FINALLY AGREED. HOWEVER, I WAS CALLED AFTER I LEFT THE CAR AND TOLD THAT BECAUSE IT IS AWD ALL 4 TIRES MUST BE REPLACED OR IT WILL DAMAGE MY TRANSMISSION AND THAT POSSIBLY, I ALREADY HAVE DAMAGED DUE TO DRIVING ON DONUT. HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO BUY 4 NEW TIRES, WHILE AT DEALER HAVING 4 NEW , LARGER TIRES (235 55 R19) PUT ON THE DEALER BROKE VALVE SENSOR ON 2ND TIRE, 1ST TIME THEY BROKE ONE WAS IN MARCH 2011. VEHICLE HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT AND THE SENSORS SHOULD LAST A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS. DEALER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER PAYING $827 TO REPLACE 4 TIRES, WHEN I ONLY NEEDED 1 NEW TIRE AND 2 MISSING VALVE SENSORS, I DROVE OFF THE LOT AND THE VEHICLE AGAIN LOST POWER, DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN AT LEAST 4 TIMES TO FIX PROBLEM IN THE PAST, THEY STILL HAVE NOT RESOLVED OR LOCATED THE PROBLEM. I RESTARTED VEHICLE AND IT DIED AGAIN, RESTARTED A 3RD TIME AND I LOST ALL DASH LIGHTING. THIS WAS WITHIN AN 8TH OF MILE OF THE DEALER LOCATION. I TURNED THE CAR AROUND AND RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER, WHICH IS WHERE IT REMAINS UNTIL THEY CAN FIX IT!! NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL STATES THIS DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A "LEMON" BECAUSE THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR, I DISAGREE! I AM FILING A 2ND LEMON LAW CASE WITH THEM AT THIS TIME. BUYER BEWARE!! *TR
Jun 27, 2011
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY AIRBAG LIGHT AND THROTTLE LIGHT WERE ON AS WELL AS THE ENGINE LIGHT. I CONTACTED SERVICE REPAIR DEPARTMENT, MD WHERE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. I WAS ADVISED THIS WAS DUE TO A RECALL REPAIR THAT NEEDED TO TAKE PLACE. TO BRING THE CAR IN (MARCH, 2011) AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR - THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT OUT - BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE THROTTLE LIGHT STAYED ON. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIR WOULD BE COVERED BY WARRANTY AND POSSIBLY WAS CONNECTED WITH THE RECALL. IT HAS BEEN SEVEN (7) TIMES GOING BACK AND FORTH TO GET THIS REPAIR. AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING - MY JOURNEY IS BACK WITH THEM AGAIN. NOT ONLY HAVE I HAD TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM WORK TO BRING THE CAR IN TO THEM. IT HAS BEEN AN INCONVENIENCE GOING BACK AND FORTH. APPARENTLY, AFTER THE 2ND TIME - SOMEONE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. I AM CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, AND THE ORIGINAL SERVICE ASSOCIATE AND STILL HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK. THERE IS A LACK OF GENUINE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SOME SERVICE PARTNERS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO STAY CALM WHEN DEALING WITH A SITUATION LIKE THIS. I FEEL I HAVE BEEN TAKEN FOR GRANTED AND I IT HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS INCONVENIENCE IN ADJUSTING OUR WORK, VACATION AND TRAVEL SCHEDULES. THEY HAVE FINALLY GIVEN US A RENTAL AFTER 7 TIMES AND TOLD US THAT THEY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM TO HELP FIX THE SITUATION. IT SOUNDS FAR FETCH THAT A BRAND NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM WOULD BE PURCHASED TO FIX ONE VEHICLE. WE FEEL LIKE WE ARE BEING LIED TO AND WANT THE VEHICLE REPLACED. WE RIDE OUR FAMILY (INCLUDING GRANDCHILDREN) IN THIS VEHICLE FROM TIME TO TIME AND WANT TO BE SAFE. MARCH TO JUNE 2011 IS ENTIRELY TOO LONG FOR THE SAME EXACT REPAIR TO BE WORKED ON. *TR
Jun 05, 2011
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
AFTER RAINING THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR FILLS WITH WATER. WHEN I CLOSE THE DOOR I HEAR THE WATER SWISH AROUND INSIDE AND THEN I SEE IT DRAIN OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT I HAVE SEEN THIS HAPPEN IN AS MANY WEEKS. MY WIFE HAS ALSO NOTICED THE EXACT SAME THING BEFORE I DID. THE DOOR FILLS WITH WATER PRETTY MUCH EVERY TIME IT RAINS. IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS AT LEAST FILLING UP WITH SEVERAL CUPS OF WATER. I AM CONCERNED WITH MOLD GETTING INTO THE CAR AND ALSO THE PROBABILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME IT RAINS. IN ADDITION TO THE DOOR FILLING WITH WATER THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THE REAR LEFT TIRE WILL SLOWLY DEFLATE. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE TIRE REPLACED ONCE AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SEEMS TO HAVE NO EFFECT ON WHEN THIS OCCURS BECAUSE IT HAPPEN DURING THE COLD AND WHEN IT IS HOT OUT. USUALLY THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING WILL COME ON WITHIN ONE WEEK OF FILLING THE TIRE. *TR
May 28, 2011
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
2009 DODGE JOURNEY BRAKE, AND TIRE ISSUE. TOOK A TRIP FROM DES MOINES, IA. TO SHREVEPORT, LA. - HALFWAY THRU MY TRIP HOME MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT OF NOWHERE. WITH ONLY 18,000 MILES ON THE CAR I FOUND THAT SURPRISING ESPECIALLY SINCE I WAS TRAVELING AT 75 MPH, AND HAD THREE KIDS IN THE CAR!!!! TOOK THE CAR TO THE NEAREST TIRE STORE WHO CALLED A DODGE DEALER. THE DODGE DEALER SAID THAT MY TIRE WAS BACKORDERED BY OVER 3,000 TIRES AND RECOMMENDED A DIFFERENT SIZE. SPENT THE NIGHT IN THAT TOWN, NEW TIRES WERE PUT ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, DROVE BACK TO DES MOINES TO MY DODGE DEALER HERE AND I INFORMED THEM OF THE TERRIBLE SHAKING MY STEERING WHEEL HAD THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRIP. THEY SAID IT WAS MY BREAKS AND ROTORS AND CHARGED ME FOR THE SERVICE - AFTER ONLY 18,000 MILES!!! I PICKED UP MY CAR TODAY FROM THIS DEALER AND THERE IS STILL SHAKING, AND NOW A SCENT OF EXHAUST IN THE CAR. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR WITH MY FAMILY IN IT, AND WANT TO KNOW IF I HAVE ANY RECOURSE AT ALL... *TR
Apr 13, 2011
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SEATS
1 complaint
04/10/11 NHTSA HEADQUARTERS 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE WEST BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20590 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. I AM WRITING YOU IN REFERENCE OF THE PURCHASED OF MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE, A 2009-DODGE JOURNEY SE ON JUNE 08, 2008. THIS CAR BEGINNING TO HAVE PROBLEMS AFTER IT 6,000 MILES HAVING A NUMEROUS REPAIRS SINCE THEM. I SUBMITTED THE CAR TO THE LEMON LAW BEFORE THE WARRANTY TIME EXPIRED. CHRYSLER GROUP DENIED IT ARGUING THAT MY CAR IS RUNNING UNDER THE COMPANY EXPECTATION. CURRENTLY THE CAR STILL HAS SUSPENSION PROBLEM AND NOISES(SUCH AS BRAKE NOISES, TURN WHEEL NOISES AND OTHER). THE CAR BOUNCING AFTER 50 MP MILES AND EVERY TIME THAT BUMPS ON THE STREET OR ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE MAKES STRONGLY BOUNCES. THE COMPANY STATES THE BOUNCING AND THE NOISES ARE PART OF THE CARS MANUFACTURED. IN ADDITION TO ALL THE REPORTED REPAIRS, THE SEATS GET EASILY STAIN WITH ANY TYPE OF LIQUID AND THE BLACK COLOR OF THE INTERIOR IS FADING, I MEAN THE BLACK IS BECOMING GRAY. I WILL SUBMIT ANY DOCUMENT THAT COULD SUPPORT MY CLAIM IF IS REQUIRED. *TR
Apr 10, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN AUGUST OF 2008. I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH ROTOR AND BRAKE WEAR. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ALL 4 BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITH THE FRONT BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST OF WHICH OCCURRED JUST PAST 12,000 MILES. THIS IS WHEN BRAKE AND ROTOR WEAR WARRANTY ENDS. I HAVE ALSO HAD SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING SENSOR MODULE, RESULTING IN STABILITY CONTROL AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ONE. I ALSO HAVE POWER PORTS IN THE VEHICLE THAT DO NOT WORK AS WELL AS A LIFT GATE THAT DOES NOT LOCK. I CURRENTLY HAVE 48,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND NOW HAVE ISSUES WITH LEAKING. I AM UNSURE HOW WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAINAGE SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARDS ARE WET AS WELL AS THE BUILT IN COOLER BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT BEING COMPLETELY FILLED WITH WATER WITHIN SEVERAL DAYS OF EMPTYING. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT IS NOT RAINING OR WET OUTSIDE. I NOW HAVE MOLD ISSUES IN THE VEHICLE. MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN HAVE SIGNIFICANT ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULTING IN AIR BAG FAILURE ARE DEFIANTLY SCARY. *TR
Mar 03, 2011
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASE A DODGE JOURNEY 2009. I INFORM THE DEALER THAT THE WINDOWS WERE NOT COMING DOWN AS THEY SHOULD. DIDN'T GET FIXED. THE KEYLESS REMOTE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE WITH THE CAR IT WASN'T, THEY INSTALLED A AFTER MARKET KEYLESS REMOTE, DON'T WORK CORRECT. THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AND COULD HEAR AIR WITHIN THE CAR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE'S NOTHING WRONG AND IT WAS NORMAL. IT HAS BEEN 4 TO 5 MONTHS LATER NOW ITS NOT STARTING . CONTACT CHRSYLER LLC , TOLD ME I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALER , GET DIAGNOSE , GET IT FIXED AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT ALL AND THEY WILL REIMBURSE HALF FOR THE PART , LABOR IS ALL ON ME. THE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS NO START PROBLEM 3 TIMES IN 2 AND HALF DAYS. ALSO NOTICE THAT THE STEERING COLUMN GETS HOT FOR SOME UNFORESEEN REASON . INFORM THE DEALER I PURCHASE MY JOURNEY FROM , I WAS TOLD THAT IS NORMAL. STILL HAVE THE JOURNEY CAN'T TRADE IN BACK BECAUSE I HAVE NO MONEY , SO I AM STUCK WITH IT . HAVING IT TOWED TO DEALER TO GET PROBLEM LOOKED AT AND ALL EXPENSE IS ON ME. WHAT DO I DO . I THINK CHRSYLER WILL NOT REPAY ME. I HAVE TO BORROW MONEY TO GET THIS DONE BECAUSE THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. I AM SCARED THAT I MIGHT HAVE A ELECTRICAL FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT NOTICE IT UNTIL IT TOO LATE. WHAT DO I DO. PLEASE HELP IN RICHMOND VA. *TR
Feb 10, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,TIRES,SEATS
1 complaint
AT 2000 MILES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW STICKING, AND BRAKES SQUEAKING. ALSO CAR NOT SHIFTING WHEN TAKING OFF AND WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN AND TRY TO SPEED BACK UP. I TOOK IT IN. THEY TOLD ME MAYBE SAP IN WINDOW AND BRAKES FINE. THREE DAYS LATER WINDOW ACTING UP AGAIN. TOOK IT IN. SAME REASON. CLEANED AND GREASED. THIS IS THE EIGHT TIME I'VE TAKEN IT IN. THEY HAVE REPLACED MOTORS, SWITCHES, TRACKS, SEALS AND NOW WONT ROLL UP OR DOWN . THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE THE START. AT 21000 MILES THE DEALER TELLS ME I NEED NEW PAD AND ROTORS. TAKE IT TO BRAKE SHOP AND THEY TELL ME ALL I NEED IS PAD. BRAKES WORKING FINE RIGHT NOW BUT STILL SQUEAK EVERY NOW AND THEN. THEY HAVE REPLACED ELECTRICAL HARNESSES THAT MAY CATCH ON FIRE. THE SQUEAKING NOISE NOW HAS TURNED INTO OTHER PARTS THAT ARE HAVING TO BE REPLACED. MY COMPUTER CHIP HAS BEEN RESET 4 TIMES AND CHEAP PLASTIC MIRRORS ON VISORS AND SUNGLASS HOLDER AND LIGHT ON INSIDE ROOF. THE SPRINGS ON MY BACK DOORS HAVE POPPED OUT LEAVING THE DOOR STUCK OPEN. WENT TO EAT WITH 23000 MILES ON THE CAR AND AFTER LEAVING THE CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED DEALER AND THEY CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THAT ALSO. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS ON 10-15 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS. THEY STILL HAVE NOT GOT THESE ISSUES FIXED. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR
Dec 31, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PRE-MATURE REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
Dec 31, 2010
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
19 INCH KUHMO TIRES AND THE SUSPENSION ON THE FRONT END 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, IT RUBS UNDER THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING MY FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT, THE OTHER TIRE IS HEADING IN THE SAME DIRECTION, WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE EDGE, THE SPRING SITS LOW IN THE WHEEL WELL AND WHEN YOU BOUNCE IT HITS AND RUBS. *TR
Dec 15, 2010
TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY WITH 78,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN GREAT. AT 60K MILES I NEEDED TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES, THE CAR HAS KUHMO 205 55 R19 TIRES, KUHMO IS THE ONLY MAKER OF THIS SIZE TIRE, AND THE TIRES ARE ON BACK ORDER INDEFINITELY!!! I WAS TOLD BY DODGE THAT THEY WERE SORRY BUT THEY COULD GIVE ME A YEARS WORTH OF OIL CHANGES FOR FREE? GREAT FREE OIL CHANGES FOR A CAR I CANT DRIVE? *TR
Dec 02, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2009 SXT AWD DODGE JOURNEY IS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE INITIAL JOURNEY WE PURCHASED WHICH WAS A LEMON. WE PICKED UP THIS CAR 5/2009. IT HAD A STRANGE SMELL, MUCH LIKE PROPANE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS WARM. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY AFTER SEVERAL VISITS. WE GAVE UP. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR THE LAST YEAR - PROGRESSIVELY THE SMELL WORSENED. ON THURSDAY, 10-28-10 WHILE ON INTERSTATE 270 I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM MY ENGINE, AND THE PROPANE SMELL WAS ALMOST OVER POWERING. I PHONED THE DEALER AGAIN. THEY SAID TO BRING IN ON MONDAY, 11-1-10. ON THE EVENING OF 10-31-10 I NOTICED DRIPPING COMING FROM THE CAR ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO PUT A PAN UNDERNEATH AND TAKE TO DEALER MONDAY MORNING. AT THE DEALER 11-1-10, I WAS TOLD THIS FLUID WS "GEAR FLUID." SEVEN HOURS LATER I PHONED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO ORDER A PTU SEAL. PLEASE, PLEASE GOOGLE OR SEARCH YOUR SITE FOR PTU ISSUES ON THIS CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN FIRES CAUSED, ENGINE FAILURES, ETC. EVEN AFTER THE PTU SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED IT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS IT APPEARS THAT WHEN THIS INITIAL SEAL IS BREACHED, IT DAMAGES THE OTHER SEALS, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM. ALSO, NOTEWORTHY, I JUST HAD TO HAVE MY BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED AT 18,000 DUE TO THE "TURNING BLUE." AND NOW, AFTER THAT WORK MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, WHICH THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHY. I AM ALSO FILING A COMPLAINT WITH CONSUMER AFFAIRS, THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE (MARYLAND) AND MOST LIKELY WILL BE GETTING A LAWYER. THE DODGE JOURNEY IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM FOR OUR ROADS. *TR
Nov 01, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,TIRES
1 complaint
FRONT BRAKES ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 12000 MILES, REAR BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED AT 20000 MILES AND FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT SAME TIME STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES HORRIBLY DEALER SAID NEEDED REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND 2 NEW TIRES AT 20000 MILES HAD IT DONE BRAKES STILL SQUEALING AND GRINDING AND DEALER SAYS "CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG" STEERING WHEEL STARTING TO VIBRATE AGAIN AT 23000 MILES DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG CAN'T HEAR SQUEAKS IN BRAKES UNBELIEVABLE IT IS EAR PIERCING AND THEY GRIND INTERMITTENTLY I AM SURE SOON TO BE GRINDING CONTINUALLY AND THEN THEY WILL TELL ME I NEED NEW BRAKES AGAIN HAVE SPENT 1200.00 DOLLARS OUT OF POCKET VEHICLE ISN'T EVEN PAID FOR YET I HAVE LOST FAITH IN CHRYSLER AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO CAN'T AFFORD THESE COSTLY REPAIRS ON A CAR THAT IS BASICALLY NEW I AM AFRAID THAT ONE TIME THE BRAKES WILL FAIL COMPLETELY THAT IS HOW FAST THEY WEAR OUT. *TR
Sep 27, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN JUNE 2009. THE BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE A GRUMBLING NOISE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I HAD ONLY 11950 MILES ON THE CAR. IT WAS 3/2010. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAKES AND WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IT WAS STILL UNDER THE 12K WARRANTY, SO THEY DID IT FREE OF CHARGE. I TOOK IT HOME AND IT WAS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I TOOK IT BACK THE NEXT DAY AND ASKED THEM TO PLEASE HAVE THE TECHNICIAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS WRONG. I WAS 3 MILES AWAY FROM THE 12K MILE WARRANTY EXPIRING. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS. NOW IT IS 9/20/10, AND THE VEHICLE IS AT 21100K. IT STARTED TO MAKE THE SAME GRUMBLING NOISE AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 ROTORS. THREE DAYS LATER I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE WHEN I GO OVER 60 MPH IT STARTS TO VIBRATE AND FEELS LIKE I HAVE A FLAT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AD THEY ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRES. WHEN I GOT ON THE INTERSTATE, IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I EMAILED CHRYSLER 2 TIMES AND HAVE SPOKEN TO THEM TWICE. I NO LONGER TRUST THIS CAR. I AM AFRAID EVERYTIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE IT, I AM PUTTING MY LIFE IN JEOPARDY. I KNOW I WILL HAVE TO CONTINUE REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES . *TR
Sep 25, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE SEAMS ON THE GAS TANK WAS SPLITTING IN HALF AND LEAKING FUEL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, HE WAS TOLD ABOUT THE CRACK IN THE GASOLINE TANK. WHEN THE DEALER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE SYSTEM THEY WERE ABLE TO SEE THE FUMES COMING FROM THE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40000.
Aug 30, 2010
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
BRAKE PADS FAILED PREMATURELY AT 19529 MILES (20% REMAINING). ROTORS NEEDED MACHINED. BRAKES SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM WEAR WARRANTY REQUIREMENT. ALSO THE FRONT STRUTS, TIE RODS AND WATERPUMP NEEDED REPLACED. *TR
Aug 22, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
BRAKES DO NOT LAST. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 40,000 MILES, ONLY 500 AFTER WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. WHEN BRAKING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THE ENTIRE CAR SHAKES AND STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES VIOLENTLY. WE HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION, THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY NOT CRANK. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED TWICE. AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR IT WILL CRANK WITH NO PROBLEM. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERNAL SECURITY DEVICE THAT RECOGNIZES THE KEY. *TR
Aug 12, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS DIM OR TURN OFF COMPLETELY WHEN WIPERS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ARE OPERATED. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR
Jun 14, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010, MY WIFE, TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I SUFFERED A THIRD EPISODE OF THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS MALFUNCTIONS: STEERING, TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAIN ISSUES THAT, WITHOUT NOTICE, RESULT IN AN UNBEARABLE SCREECHING AND GRINDING NOISE EMANATING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 30 MPH, A PAUSE AND HESITATION IN ACCELERATION BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 15 AND 30 M.P.H. THAT CAUSES THE CAR TO JUMP FORWARD, THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ACCURATE STEERING AND A BURNING SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR INTERIOR WE SUFFERED THE MOST RECENT EPISODE, WITHOUT NOTICE, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT 7:45 A.M. WE WAITED TWO HOURS FOR A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. FORTUNATELY, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE ONLY SHAKEN, BUT NOT INJURED. IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, WE HAVE HAD AN UNSAFE REAR TIRE REPLACED, SUNROOF PARTS REPLACED FOR CONSTANT LEAKING, A NEW ELECTRONIC MODULE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE EPISODES OF THE ENTIRE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE LOSS OF CAR FUNCTION AND DOOR LOCKS AND MULTIPLE POWER STEERING PARTS REPLACED. *TR
Apr 14, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WAS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY STOPPING WHILE POURING DOWN RAIN. I ALMOST REAR-ENDED SOMEONE. THE WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING OR SOMETIMES JUST PUTTING MY CAR IN REVERSE. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AGAIN. PLUS, MY BRAKES ARE ALREADY GONE AND THE CAR IS ONLY A YEAR OLD.
Apr 01, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE A 09 JOURNEY, BOUGHT A YEAR AGO. BRAKES FRONT AND BACK HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NEED REPLACEMENT AGAIN. INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM WHEN WIPERS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ARE OPERATED. ENGINE MAKES NOISE AS THOUGH THE LIFTERS AREN'T GETTING OIL--HAD IT IN SHOP FOR THAT AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. RIGHT SIDE FRONT WHEEL SOUNDS LIKE BEARING IS HAVING ISSUES TOO. PRODUCT IS DANGEROUS--BRAKES AND NOT BEING TAKEN CARE OF UNDER WARRANTY--DEALER, HAVE 26,000 MILES ON IT
Mar 24, 2010
POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WE BOUGHT A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT BACK IN MAY 09. IN THE LAST MONTH FEB 2010 ON, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING/SECURITY MECHANISM FOR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS FAILED (SCHEDULED TO BE LOOKED IN TWO DAYS) AND TODAY OUR TRANSMISSION/GEARBOX LITERALLY EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD AT 6,000 MILES. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN A BACK ROAD ON THE WAY TO STORE WHEN A STRING SMELL OF BURNING CAME INTO THE CABIN AND THEN WE HEARD A SEVERE POP AND THEN NOTHING BUT BILLOWING SMOKE. WE HAD OUR TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO TRY AND GET THEM AWAY FROM THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ENGINE BEING ON FIRE. WE GOT THE KIDS OUT AND I WENT BACK TO SHUT OFF THE CAR ONCE I SAW IT WASN'T FUEL LEAKING. ONCE IT COOLED DOWN AND STOPPED SMOKING I RAISED THE HOOD AND SAW WHAT LOOKED TO BE BURNT TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SMALL METAL FLAKES ALL OVER MY ENGINE AND UNDERSIDEOF THE HOOD. SO IT WAS JUST TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO FIND THE CAUSE. SO NOW I HAVE A CAR WITH A FAULTY SECURITY SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION AND WE ONLY HAVE 6,000 MILES ON THE CAR. STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO DO THE WORK. ON A SIDE NOTE, WITH ALL OF THESE ISSUES ON A BRAND NEW CAR WE MAY BE EXPLORING LEGAL OPTIONS IF CHRYSLER DOESN'T MAKE THIS RIGHT. *TR
Mar 21, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
I HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT AND BACK BRAKES, AND HAD 4 ROTORS RESURFACED ON AN 18 MTH OLD CAR, WITH 16,373 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO PAY $638.58 FOR IT, 426 OF IT WAS LABOR. THIS SHOULD NOT BE NORMAL FOR A NEW CAR. *TR
Feb 21, 2010
PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN BRAKING, NEW SUV AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAS WORN OUT AFTER 18,000 MILES, DEALER SAYS THE SHOES ARE SOFT FROM THE FACTORY. BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES WHEN BRAKING. *TR
Jan 25, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. AT 22,000 MILES THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAD COMPLETELY WORN TO THE METAL. THE ROTORS WHERE GOUGED TERRIBLY. THE REAR WERE OK?...THE DEALER STATED "THEY MUST BE USING SOFT PADS"????....UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR AT ANY MOMENT. THE 19' TIRES DO NOT MATCH THE VERY SMALL BRAKE ASSEMBLY...AND DODGE'S "BUMPER TO BUMPER" WARRANTY IS A LIE. *TR
Jul 13, 2009
SEATS
1 complaint
METAL RAILS FOR THE 2ND ROW SEATS ARE SHARP ON THE ENDS. MY CHILD HAS BUMPED HER FOOT ON THIS NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS CUT OPEN HER TOE ON THIS RAIL. *TR
Jul 06, 2009
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY R/T WHICH HAS LED COURTESY LAMPS OVER HEAD AND UNDER THE DASH ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL AS A REAR DOME. THE OVERHEAD DOME AND FRONT LED'S ARE CONTROLLED BY OPENING THE DOORS AS MOST COURTESY LAMPS ARE. HOWEVER THE UNDER THE DASH COURTESY LAMPS ARE CONTROLLED WITH THE DASH INSTRUMENTATION LAMPS, THEREFORE WHEN YOU DRIVE WITH THE HEADLAMPS ON, THEY ARE ALSO ON. THIS MAKES DRIVING AT NIGHT VERY DIFFICULT AS THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS ILLUMINATED, CAUSING GLARE AND POOR VISIBILITY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AS OF FRIDAY 6/26/09 THEY NOW INFORM ME THAT IS THE WAY IT IS MADE AND CAN'T BE CHANGED. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Jun 29, 2009
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CAR LEAKS, RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK WILL NOT ALWAYS LOCK, ALARM WILL NOT CUT OFF, CAR MAKES A FUNNY NOISE WHEN TURNING, CAR QUIT AND FINALLY GOT IT STARTED, PULLS TO LEFT, DOORS WILL LOCK AND WILL TAKE APPROX. 2 MINUTES FOR IT TO UNLOCK, MISSES WHEN PULLING. *TR
Apr 21, 2009
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DEFECTS THE FRONT END MAKES A WHINING NOISE WHEN TURNING ,THE DASH IS RUBBING ON THE WINDSHIELD WITH AN AWFUL NOISE, IT PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE A ROD IS ABOUT READY TO BLOW THROUGH THE HOOD. MY WIFE AND I ARE EMBARRASSED TO DRIVE THIS THING. *TR
Mar 15, 2009
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE STEERING MAKES NOISE, INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK, HAZARD LIGHTS DON'T WORK, LOCKS MALFUNCTION, ALARM MALFUNCTIONS AND WON'T TURN OFF...I BROUGHT IT IN TO HAVE THE STEERING ISSUE LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THEY NEED TO KEEP IT FOR AT LEAST A DAY TO FIX IT. THEY REFUSE, HOWEVER TO GIVE ME A RENTAL UNTIL THEY FIND A DIAGNOSIS, WHICH THEY NOW TELL ME WILL TAKE AT LEAST 2 DAYS. SO, I'M DRIVING AROUND WITH A CAR THAT HAS ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER BREAKING ON IT BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD TO GO 2 DAYS WITHOUT A CAR. I HAVE TO WORK. THEY DON'T STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT AND IT'S GOING TO CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR MANY CONSUMERS. *TR
Mar 05, 2009
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND VIBRATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION TO THE MALFUNCTIONS. ALSO, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED CORRECTLY FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,235. UPDATED 10/14/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. UPDATED 10/16/08. *JB
Sep 05, 2008
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The 2009 DODGE Journey currently has 1591 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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