Vehicle will not start or crank. Electrical systems work when door is open, close the door nothing works. Battery has plenty of juice doesn't need jumped. Dash reads "badkey" for a milli second when you insert key fob. Wait an hour or so and the car will start up with no problems. Turn the car off and it will not start again. Dealership wants to replace win module as a "starting point" since their computers can't get code from the car.

- Pickerington, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle would occasionally not start. The vehicle was taken to the delaer, where the battery was replaced. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 24,000.

- Northville, NY, USA

I like so many others are having an issue with my vehicle. At times the vehicle does not want to start. I have had it towed 2 times to the dealer and of course once they get the vehicle there it starts. They then tell me that there is nothing that they can do for me. I called Chrysler and they said they were unaware of the problem which seems so funny to me cause every where I read it is something about the vehicle intermittently not starting. This is my first and last Chrysler product I will ever own. How many complaints do you need before they are going to do something?

- Memphis, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact was able to successfully jump-start the vehicle with the assistance from another driver. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. While examining the vehicle, the contact applied pressure to the brain box under the hood and the vehicle unexpectedly started on its own. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and a loose wire was repaired. The wire was located near the started. The failure continued. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

- Janesville, WI, USA

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.

- Bismarck , ND, USA

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.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians adjusted the engine wires but to no avail. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Fort Covington, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch, all of the lights would illuminate but the engine would not crank. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 52,935. Updated 04/10/12 updated 04/16/12

- Lockport, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle would resist starting attempts sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had the battery and wind module replaced but the failure persisted. The dealer advised the contact that they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.

- Lusby, MD, USA

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!

- Milford, PA, USA

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. 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. As of this date the total cost of repairs for the same problem, the electronic throttle control, has been $999.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that intermittently, the vehicle would fail to start. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 41,112 and the failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- West Monroe, LA, USA

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.

- Springfield, IL, USA

Vehicle stalled while driving at 35 mph. Had to put in neutral and stop in order to restart the vehicle.

- Liberty Twp., OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, the vehicle would not start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that they would replace the computer chip in the key. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred within several months. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Townsend, DE, USA

Vehicle would not start. All lights worked, but nothing else. It could not be taken out of park. Tow truck driver tried to jump start, but battery was good. He had to drag the fwd vehicle into a position where he could tow it from the front. Dealer said cause was the win module (over $300 and it is out of warranty). There could be more issues but they will not know until part arrives. There appear to be many issues with this part on this and other Dodge vehicles, but no recognition of a safety issue.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated after several attempts to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the tipm and the ignition module were defective and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for half of the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While the contact was driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. Upon restarting the vehicle the contact was able to continue driving normally. The failure occurred ten different times and on one of the occurrences the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions. In addition, the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic numerous times for the identical failure. The solenoid pigtail wire harness was replaced by the dealer; however after the repair the failure recurred. The contact discovered there were several recalls related to the defect under NHTSA campaign 08V247000 (electrical system:wiring), NHTSA campaign id number 09V082000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign id numbers 08V528000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, PCM)); however, the VIN was ineligible for the recall defects. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Townson, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 10V658000(electrical system:wiring) and contacted the dealer in March 2011 but was advised that the parts needed for repairs were not readily available. The contact stated that the parts have not yet become available after a period of seven months. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

- Spokane, WA, USA

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.

- Metairie, LA, USA