2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,684 miles

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problem #40

Jun 262020

Journey 6-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle keeps randomly stalling while driving. Vehicle will shut off and I have to turn the ignition off completely then let it sit to restart. Sometimes I have to put vehicle in neutral to get it to start. Had battery, fuel, spark plugs, alternator checked and they are working fine. Random lights keep flickering on the dash. This must be an electrical issue. Please issue a recall!!!! several other owners with the same make and model have complained about the exact same issue.

- West Hempstead, NY, USA

problem #39

Jul 032019

Journey 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
Headlights stopped working on and off while driving. Had to replace $1000 electrical panel. Airbag light will not go off. Ignition switch, acceleration switch, brake switch, and cruise control switch all needing replaced after this was done. Egr valve problems. My car jumps, acceleration problems while driving, brakes less sensitive and having to stop from a distance, cruise control works then stops working while driving. Window switch, motor and wiring replaced on drivers side and works sometimes but mostly doesn't work.

- Bellevue, OH, USA

problem #38

Feb 042020

Journey

  • 132,542 miles
I was driving and the car cut off in the middle of the road. Tried to crank but would not fully turn over. Had a mechanic pull up to see what the issue was and he said it could be the crankshaft. Removed it, now I cannot find the part because they all look like the camshaft and my part is straight vs the L shape.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #37

Nov 232019

Journey

  • 105,000 miles
Shortly after beginning to drive the car, the traction control light comes on, the steering tightens up and the brakes freeze up. This happens on completely dry roads. This happened 2 times within 1 mile of each time. The first time I almost went through an intersection because I couldn't get stopped, and the second time I almost rear ended a car. I had both of my children who are 7 and 10 in the vehicle. This is not the first time this issue has happened. It happened 6 months ago, and my mechanic said the code was a faulty tpm which was replaced. It then happened a month ago, and the most recent time which was last week. I've been researching this issue and it seems that the Dodge Journey has had this issue, among others. It seems as if this vehicle needs a complete recall. Somebody is going to end up seriously injured or dead. I still owe $10K on my vehicle and cannot afford to buy another and pay this loan. I need to get rid of this vehicle and Dodge needs to take responsibility.

- Rimersburg, PA, USA

problem #36

Aug 012019

Journey

  • 1 miles
Car will not start at times. Cant put it in gear at times. Eap light comes on without any issues. Seems all electrically issues must repair brake and turn signal lights every other month

- Palmerton, PA, USA

problem #35

Jul 012016

Journey

  • 56,000 miles
Uncontrollable constant horn honking while the vehicle is driving, while on or off, also key fob does not start or stop the noise. Been to the dealership non stop since getting the vehicle as well as a few other shops and no one has been able to completely fix the issue it has continued to return. Every trip to the dealer they have told me the vehicle is fine, erase any sensors that appear on the dash, and send me home until the problems continue to happen. Removed the fuse to silence the horn noise but has continued to drain the new battery. Have had no luck with the vehicle and now I cannot drive it because it keeps dying. There is a lot wrong with this vehicle.

- Waukegan, IL, USA

problem #34

Jul 112019

Journey

  • 150,000 miles
The electrical system will shut completely down while driving the car. The wind shield wipers will come on by itself, you will not be able to turn them off. The cooling and heating system will shut down. During this time, you cannot use your power windows. Every warning will come on. This car is a nightmare.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #33

May 222019

Journey

  • 120,000 miles
Steering column control module has gone bad. Driving down rode and starts shaking uncontrollable while hard to stop. Looked up recall and see it was recalled on 2009 but not 2010 yet.

- Grand Ledge, MI, USA

problem #32

Mar 242019

Journey

  • 154,000 miles
I have replaced the alternator twice since we bought it. But the engine light comes on, the and light comes on and the traction light comes on. Sometimes the just flash off and on. Then the next two to three days these lights are persistently on and the car does not want to go over 20 to 30 miles per hour. Two of the four cylinders seems to be "misfiring" or not firing at all. All these things are obviously happening when you are driving the vehicle. And sometimes when you are coming to a stop sign of traffic light, the vehicle will just shutdown. Then you have to try and jump it off for it to crank again....if it will crank at all. Had to tow it to a garage for repair on March 24, 2019. Replaced the battery, alternator(for the second time), and spark plugs.

- Carlton, GA, USA

problem #31

Mar 012018

Journey

  • 103,000 miles
Car has an intermittent start. Would shut off as driving at times and would not start until next day.

- Garfield Heights, OH, USA

problem #30

Feb 242019

Journey

  • 170,000 miles
The vehicles battery drains overnight with nothing left on. The horn goes off on its own weather the vehicles is in motion or parked. The vehicles cut off in the middle of the freeway and mechanic guy can not find anything wrong. I have seen many complaints from customers with same problem on other platforms online.

- Athens, AL, USA

problem #29

Dec 102018

Journey

  • 124,000 miles
Car turns off while driving and traction control light goes on. Steering and breaks do not work when this happens creating an emergency situation for driver and passengers as well as the public as crash is very possible. Car will not start immediately upon attempting to restart. If it does start, within 5 minutes the car will shut down again mid drive. Car fails to accelerate above 1500 rpms right before car shuts off..

- Gwynn, VA, USA

problem #28

Nov 012017

Journey

  • 90,000 miles
The car will not start half the time I've taken it to the dealership and they can't find the problem I go to the store and get in my car and the anti theft light will be on and it will not crank the internet is flooded with the same problem from thousands of owners and it's still not fixed I'm tired of being stranded when I still owe 8000 on my car

- Ponca City, OK, USA

problem #27

Sep 052018

Journey

  • 120,000 miles
My car won't start intermittently and often dies and often in a dangerous intersection. I have my grandchildren with me and it is very dangerous when the care suddenly dies with no warning in the middle of an intersection. Also, I can turn the car off and it may or may not start, then suddenness for no reason starts. This concerns me as I live in austin Texas and I am concerned about being on a toll or freeway and having an accident because the care suddenly dies. We have checked everything and according to the hundreds of forums the tipm is the problem, but Dodge refuses to fix or recall this problem even though it is happening to so many folks. These cars are often used to haul children around and my concern is that one day soon someone is going to be killed due to this problem.

- Elgin, TX, USA

problem #26

Sep 042018

Journey

  • miles
'takata recall' when I put my key in and try to turn over my vehicle it will not start. It appears that the ignition switch is malfunctioning. And I've been stuck on the side of the road with two kids and it's been happening for months and now I'm stuck on the side of the road, because normally it would turn over after a few tries but now it won't turn at all

- Guelph, NY, USA

problem #25

Jun 132018

Journey

  • 100,000 miles
Horn randomly honks (while in motion and while parked turned off), doors lock/unlock randomly (while parked) and the headlights and flashers go on and off (while parked). I pulled the fuse from the horn so that it doesn't honk while driving down the road or being parked in my garage overnight. Recently I have replaced the alternator and battery and the vehicle will not start in the morning after sitting all night long. I drive the vehicle to work park it and when I get ready to leave the office for the day the vehicle is dead once again. Something is draining the battery...we have nothing plugged into any outlets or cigarette lighters inside the vehicle. Even double checked that all interior lights are off.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #24

Dec 152017

Journey

  • 51,284 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. On several occasions, the horn inadvertently honked. The vehicle was taken to Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of garden city located at 32850 Ford rd, garden city, mi 48135 (734) 421-5700 where the horn was disconnected. The contact stated that the failure recurred. While attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the key was stuck in the ignition and had to be forcefully removed. On several occasions, the key fob failed to operate and drained the battery. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system, air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 51,284.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #23

Dec 252017

Journey

  • 107,000 miles
I just had to replace the ignition switch, knowing other Dodge Journeys had a recall, but of course not mine, yet there are so many complaints about electrical issues with my specific model I have no clue why they were not recalled! to add insult to injury this may or may not fix the issues I'm having. My airbag light goes on and off randomly and often leaving my car and family vulnerable. My etc and traction control lights along with my engine light come on randomly and throw my car into limp mode while im on the highway with kids in the car. The lights clear themselves out when I turn the car off then on... so it has been impossible to diagnose but has made me susceptible to break downs and near death experiences. The electrical issues in this car have been many and quite expensive...the latest bill was $750 & most likely did not fix the problem. I will never buy another Dodge product. Thos is an unreliable vehicle that is quite dangerous to drive!

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #22

Mar 252017

Journey

  • 125,000 miles
Purchased my 2010 Journey March 2017. A week after purchase constant shake in steering wheel, brakes and rotors changed already, constant battle with getting it started, will click and radio, lights, and all work. Sometimes 5 minutes sometimes an hour before it will start. Battery tester, alt, and starter checked. All clear, then to add to ask if that it all of the sudden starts over heating about 10 minutes up the road. Replace the thermostat, flush the lines and it stop over heats. I can not afford to fix any of this at the same time! I have 4 kids I need my vehicle fixed and safe for the road asap.

- Campbellsburg, KY, USA

problem #21

May 012017

Journey

  • 80,000 miles
Esp, bas, & traction lights on can't take out of park. Dealership replaced tipm ($1200) next morning lights come back on & once stopped, can't take out of park. When starting vehicle, I have to hurry & put in reverse before all dials are registering & safe to drive, otherwise esp, bas. & traction lights will be on & I'm not able to take out of park.

- Port Orchard, WA, USA

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