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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,659 miles

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2010 Dodge Journey electrical problems

electrical problem

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2010 Dodge Journey Owner Comments (Page 5 of 29)

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problem #482

Jul 012016

Journey

  • 56,000 miles

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

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 #481

Aug 032019

Journey

  • 57,550 miles
Symptoms of 14V373000 experienced while driving. Depowered car while in motion on a city street (35 mph) as if key had been switched out of run position, causing severe loss of control (power steering, brakes, etc.).

- Auburn, IN, USA

problem #480

Sep 212018

Journey

  • 181,300 miles
24/7 constant horn and anti theft alarm goes off. Air bag light flashes while driving an horn/alarm blare. Driving on the I10 highway in Arizona West bound horn began going off at two semi truck drivers who hit their breaks to avoid a warning honk. Had to pull over with police officers to remove horn fuses to stop. Driving on streets, sitting at a red light goes off. Sitting at a stop sign turned on, turned off. Car armed for security an no one around. Vehicle not locked doors shut alarm an horn go off lights flashing. Dirt road, approximately 8:47pm Sept 2018 horn blares off causing cyclist to verge off path an directly onto road car struck bicycle trapping it under vehicle an dragging it 14feet bicyclist was able to jump off in time. Police report was given insurance was notified. Job onsite security numerous times in the past 11months has notified myself of the constant blaring.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #479

Jul 272019

Journey

  • 117,000 miles

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

While driving the horn started honking on it's own. Stopped for a few hours then started blaring on it's own while car was parked and off for a solid hour. Had to disconnect the battery to get it to stop until I can find the fuses. Remove the fuses for a while and it stops. Replace fuses and it starts doing it again. Battery went dead because of not being able to hear the alarm going off when the door handle was pulled while car was locked.

- Mckeesport, PA, USA

problem #478

Jul 012019

Journey

  • 0 miles
Win control module for keyless entry issue- I looked up the issue on google and their have been mamy report of win control module going out on Dodge Journey out of the blue. I purchased my car new in 2011 and with no warning stop working to the point I can even start my car because the antitheft light keeps activating due to the computer module.

- Hoover, AL, USA

problem #477

Jul 192019

Journey

  • 158,000 miles
My Journey shuts off while driving. I will be driving and then vehicle will just shut off and I lose brakes and power steering. But vehicle will start back up.

- New Castle, IN, USA

problem #476

Jul 042019

Journey

  • miles

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

When trying to start the vehicle, it will not start. It just clicks and the lights a and everything else works, it just will not turn over and start

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

problem #475

May 102019

Journey

  • miles
Takata recall I am making a complaint on my 2010 Dodge Journey my horn goes off several times a day for no apparent reason it's been doing this for a few months. I also had to replace 2 actuators within 6 months and now its making the same clicking noise as before. These cars need to be recalled.

- Lafollette, TN, USA

problem #474

Jun 102019

Journey

  • 139,000 miles
The horn blows on its own at any time. It does not matter if I am driving or if the car is turned off. It does this at all hours of the day/night. Pushing the car alarm button or panic button does not stop it from blowing. I have my local mechanic check and he states the wiring is fine so the problem must be coming from the steering column area where you push to blow the horn. The only way to make it stop was to remove the two fuses for the horn.

- Bellville, IL, USA

problem #473

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 #472

Apr 122019

Journey

  • 115,000 miles

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

Remote starter doesn't work keypad will not open doors alarm keeps going off when opening doors when opening doors anytime

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #471

Jun 012019

Journey

  • 98,000 miles
Alarm keeps going off

- Redford, MI, USA

problem #470

Jun 292019

Journey

  • 92,000 miles
Ignition module went out in driveway. Would turn the car to off, take the key out, but the car would continue to run. You can drive the car without the key in the ignition. Took it to the dealership, they had to replace the ignition module and replace two of my car keys. Drove the car to the dealership without the key in the ignition.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #469

Jun 242019

Journey

  • 114,500 miles
Car was driven 180 miles, then turned off for 30 minutes, attempted to restart car. Power went to the gauges, but engine did not turn over (no starting noise). Jump starting the battery did not work. Engine turned over after turning the fob key a 7th time. Dealership replaced battery, alternator, and starter. Problem still occurring when vehicle is stationary - it's an apparent random ability to start engine. Mechanic is stumped. Internet comments state that Chrysler-brand cars have apparently been dogged with power module failures for years, which can cause airbag non-deployment, fires, stalling, unintended acceleration, headlamp problems, and damage to other components. In particular, 2007 to 2014 model year cars are said to be affected. A California lawsuit succeeded in obtaining reimbursement for tipm (fuse box) replacements, diagnosis, rental car expenses, and unnecessary repairs done to fix a non-start or stall condition as a result of a vehicle's tipm fuel pump relay failure. Oddly enough, before the non-start problem occurred the vehicle's horn would engage while the car was parked (and not accidentally turned on via wireless fob). Mechanic could not find reason for that, either.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #468

May 172019

Journey

  • 149,000 miles
The car will not start sometimes, with no reasoning behind it. Battery and alternator have both been tested as good in 3 different locations. I can turn it and it will make one click but not turn over and start. However, all the lights works, I can use power locks, radio, lights, charge port but yet the car will not turn over and start. I've read online to put the car in neutral when this happens and it will start. I have not tried it yet because it has not happened since I got it tested. Each time it will usually start on it's on after turn the key on and off several times. Also, the starter has been tested and is in good condition. All reasoning anyone can give me is an electrical defect. It has been happening for the last 2 months and getting more frequent.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

problem #467

Jun 232019

Journey

  • 151,500 miles
The horn just randomly sounds off without any warning or the car is on. It does it all night long. It will beep while driving, in park, turned off, or on. Not justification reason as to why. Had to remove fuses to shut it off. It started Sunday, June 23rd and has continued daily up until removing fuses this morning.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

problem #466

Jun 032019

Journey

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the horn was sounding off intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #465

Jun 202019

Journey

  • 90,000 miles
Intermittent problems with the car starting, lights will flicker and car will make clicking noise after the initial flicker. The car could take anywhere from a few minutes to 1 or 2 hours to start. While driving the car will start to shake and then shut off when slowing down or coming to a stop (red light or stop sign). The car sometimes won't start up or will immediately shut off again while in the middle of a city street. This is a safety hazard because we have toddler and soon to be newborn who will almost always be in the car.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #464

Jun 172019

Journey

  • 139,553 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been running/driven for a while, it would not restart after it was parked. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately two weeks. The vehicle would be unable to restart until the following day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who suggested that it could be an electrical or key failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 139,553.

- Southbend, IN, USA

problem #463

Jun 072019

Journey

  • miles
My car is completely locking up. We were leaving for the day, I put my toddler in his car seat, got into the car and shut and locked the doors. I put the key in and started it, but nothing. Then none of the lights would work, the key was stuck in the ignition, and the doors would not unlock. I had to climb into the backseat and unlock the door by hand to get us out. We took the battery out and up to get tested, and it tested fine. After hooking the battery back up, we were able to get the car on. Next day same thing happened and I got stranded out and had to call for help. I have had the alternator replaced in 2016. After calling a shop to get it in to get it looked at, I was told that the ignition switch is a known issue in these cars and it sounded exactly how I was describing the problem. I was advised to check for a recall on my specific car, but there is not one. But after doing some research I did learn that Chrysler did issue a recall on 2009-2010 Dodge Journeys for this specific issue. Why was my car not recalled if it falls into that category?

- Affton, MO, USA

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