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10.0

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

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2009 Dodge Journey electrical problems

electrical problem

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2009 Dodge Journey Owner Comments (Page 7 of 37)

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problem #617

Sep 022015

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have been to two different dealerships to have this recall repaired and I am still having the same problem. My car takes several tries to start. The last dealership gave me new keys and said the problem was fixed but it is not fixed. The dealership only wants to sell us a new car. This has been going on for a year. We really like Dodge but this is unacceptable and very disappointing. We won't be getting another Dodge. What are we supposed to do to get our vehicle fixed? sending us to different dealerships has not worked and if we take our car to an independent mechanic how can we be sure to be reimbursed because we have a trust issue with your company.

- Newalla, OK, USA

problem #616

Aug 152016

Journey

  • 82,000 miles
Multiple buttons on the drivers side door panel suddenly stopped working (front windows, side mirror positioning, and lock/unlock button) without any trauma/manipulation except for back windows buttons which still work. Upon further investigation, numerous consumers had similar complaints which were found to be due to faulty front door wiring harnesses that were replaced under Chrysler safety recall "K07". however, my vehicle was not included in the manufacturing dates specified by the recall despite identical symptoms. I believe that the inability to adjust my side mirrors and lock/unlock the vehicle qualifies my situation as a safety hazard and therefore my vehicle should be covered under the K07 recall issued by Chrysler.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #615

Jan 012015

Journey

  • 35,000 miles
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.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #614

Aug 232016

Journey

  • 113,609 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the left and right turn signals and the horn failed to operate when activated. In addition, the windshield wipers operated independently and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system). The failure mileage was 113,609.

- Longs, SC, USA

problem #613

Jun 152016

Journey

  • 168,924 miles
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.

- Greenwood, MS, USA

problem #612

Jul 292016

Journey

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V373000 (electrical system, air bags) and 16V047000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle 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. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available respectively.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #611

Jun 272016

Journey

  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle lost all electrical power while driving, engine died, with associated loss of steering power, braking power, etc. After stopping, placing transmission in park, removing key ("fobik"), and replacing it back to turn the ignition switch, electrical power returned and engine started. I had just exited the street into a parking lot (loss of power occurred as I completed returning the steering wheel to center after turning from street) and stalled blocking traffic through the lot until I restarted the engine.

- Kearns, UT, USA

problem #610

Jul 092015

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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #609

Jul 062013

Journey

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble starting. Also, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked forward. The dealer repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #608

Mar 102016

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V373000 (air bags and electrical system) and 10V658000 (electrical system). The contact called the dealer, but the part was not available within a reasonable time frame. The contact was unable to schedule an appointment and determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Blue Ash, OH, USA

problem #607

Jun 082016

Journey

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle had trouble starting and stalled while the vehicle was operated. All the warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system) a year prior to owning the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Milledgeville, IL, USA

problem #606

May 132016

Journey

  • 143,389 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system), the vehicle failed to start after numerous attempts. The contact stated that the engine stalled twice without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,389.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

problem #605

Oct 292015

Journey

  • 75,274 miles
I purchased a 2009 Dodge Journey in March 2015. It gave me no issues until after I completed the key fob recall in August 2015. Since then, it would randomly not start. It was in and out of the dealership several times and the following parts were replaced, all of which were covered under the extended warranty I purchased with the vehicle: Fuel injector on Oct. 9, a new battery on Oct. 29, 2015, a new starter on Nov. 16, 2015, a leaking overflow container on Nov. 24, 2015, the tipm was replaced on April 11, 2016, and most recently electrical wires and cables on June 7, 2016, which hook up to the starter. I called Chrysler headquarters on or about May 2 to report these issues and I received very poor customer service. I was told that my vehicle is too old and has too much mileage for them to do anything for me. The Journey has had episodes almost every day, sometimes more than once a day, of not starting since I got it back last week. The dealership told me when it does act up, to put it in neutral, which has been successful in getting the vehicle to start. They are taking it back on Monday to replace yet another part that they hope will finally be the answer to this ongoing nightmare, but I'm not getting my hopes up. If we weren't in an upside-down loan, we would have traded in the Journey a long time ago. It is not a reliable vehicle'luckily I haven't been stranded in a remote location at night, but it doesn't seem right that I should have to resort to taking that chance. I've never had so many issues with any other vehicle I've owned!

- Tiffin, OH, USA

problem #604

Jun 072016

Journey

  • 138,503 miles
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!

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #603

Jan 272016

Journey

  • 146,557 miles
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.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

problem #602

May 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 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Greenlawn, NY, USA

problem #601

May 072016

Journey

  • 200,000 miles
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.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #600

Jan 012016

Journey

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. In January of 2016, the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system). The repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was stalling and could not be restarted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 86,000.

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #599

Dec 102015

Journey

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V047000 (air bags) and 14V373000 (air bags and electrical system). The parts were not available in a reasonable time frame to receive the repairs from the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Johns Island, SC, USA

problem #598

May 072016

Journey

  • miles
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.

- Albany, NY, USA

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