10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 14
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 1
Average Mileage:
47,313 miles

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problem #477

Jun 012015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

problem #476

May 162015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the win module four times and the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system) but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Dalzell, SC, USA

problem #475

Sep 172015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Lima, OH, USA

problem #474

Sep 162015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lindenwold, NJ, USA

problem #473

May 122015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

problem #472

Sep 022014

Journey

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving at various speeds, a loud noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly shut off. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system) was received in June of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- South Hampton, NY, USA

problem #471

Sep 132015

Journey

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the interior and exterior lighting were dim. After the third attempt to start the vehicle, a jumpstart was required. While getting a jumpstart, smoke appeared and the vehicle caught firee. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

- Dunedin, FL, USA

problem #470

Jun 162015

Journey

  • 68,873 miles
Vehicle was taken to dealer on 6/15/2015 for ignition switch recall. After recall repair was done, the vehicle starts sometimes. It have been taken back to dealer, and they could find nothing wrong with it. Before the ignition switch was replaced, there was no problem starting it.

- Mcneil, AR, USA

problem #469

Sep 112015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bloomington , IN, USA

problem #468

May 202015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While parked, the vehicle was unable to start. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. In addition, various electrical functions failed when the front driver side door was opened. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Plant City, FL, USA

problem #467

May 152015

Journey

  • 113,500 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle inadvertently moved into the accessory position without warning. The vehicle did restart, however, the failure recurred on four other occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the key fob was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,500.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #466

Jun 262014

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. 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 VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Freeport, TX, USA

problem #465

Sep 082015

Journey

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #464

Sep 082015

Journey 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving the vehicle at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 11/06/15

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #463

Aug 312015

Journey 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,052 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. MA 10/19/15 the vehicle was repaired. Updated 3/21/2016 updated 05/16/16.

- North Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #462

Sep 042012

Journey

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. In addition, the radio, instrument panel lights, and air conditioner failed. The contact powered the vehicle off and back on to reset the component. 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Whippany, NJ, USA

problem #461

Jul 012013

Journey

  • miles
2009 Dodge Journey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch issues. The consumer stated she began experiencing problems with the ignition switch in July 2013. A recall was issued. However, the parts were not available.

- Medon, TN, USA

problem #460

Jun 012015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer was not able to provide a specific timeframe for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lakewood , FL, USA

problem #459

May 282015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical systems); 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Halesite, NY, USA

problem #458

Jul 012015

Journey 6-cyl

  • miles
2009 Dodge Journey. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete wireless ignition node module recall notice. Recall # 14V373000.

- Waynesboro, VA, USA

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