2009 Dodge Journey AWD engine problems

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · WV

Transfer case is going out, and vehicle will stall and not start again for a while. Vehicle would not even backup, had to call a toll truck.

Filed Jul 12, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 99,000 miles · GA

When the vehicle is in motion, the horn blows like you are holding the horrn down. This has happened several times n traffic on the highway. It also has happened when the vehicle was stationary in the middle of the night. While we were sleeping. We thought someone was stealing it. At least 4 times it went off. Took the vehicle to the dealership in oct. 2017 they took out the horn fuses. Because it blowed all night and it killed the battery. They called it the ghost horn. So I'm driving around now in this vehicle without a horn.

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Engine · 141,890 miles · AZ

Wife was driving car 1/2 mile from home, started smoking, stalled on busy street, coasted into shopping center had car towed to a garage-found freeze plug between engine and trans failed, engine overheated , cly head gaskets failed,engine had to be removed and rebuilt.

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 103,200 miles · MD

I had to have transmission replaced which I filed a complaint already and since that the esp , all wheel drive, skidding and another light keeps coming on and off and my brakes only work half the time and now my driver window wont go up or down or mirror work and today my car wont start. My husband checked fuses they are good but have no power to over half of them. I called tate dodge they want another 1102.00 just for me to but the tipm part and do the work myself. I cant break a fuse box and do not feel this is fair and unless I replace then my car dont work now.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 126,000 miles · MD

I was on i95 doing 70 miles an hour and my car stayed in drive and all the sudden started going in reverse. Backing me up on the highway. I had tractor trailers flying all around me. Cars going around me running off shoulder to keep from hitting me. I tried emergency brake to stop. I tried again once I got to 20 it started going in reverse again. They said it was a internal transfault and it grinding metal into my transcooler that will need to also be replaced with the transmission. If its internal and no fault of mine and almost killed me and I do not ever want to drive on a highway again from fear. Why should I have to pay for it. This should be a recall and they should have to fix it. I am very angry and upset and not rich.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 111,200 miles · MS

Takata recall - was driving down the road at 40 MPH. Car began to idle high, pulled over to shoulder and turned off the car. Opened the hood, smelled burning electrical smell. Closed the hood, tried to start the car. No start, lights on but would not start. Tried to put it in neutral, still no start. Vehicle was towed 15 miles to my apartment complex.

Filed May 31, 2016 · Engine · 114,000 miles · OH · fire

A plastic piece hold two male hoses together melted from the heat of the engine's manifold causing the engine to reach possible damaging temperature due to the loss of coolant. The vehicle was being driven on the highway and street before the vehicle started to steam from coolant loss onto the manifold. The plastic piece that melted was enough to cause a small fire on the manifold.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Engine · VA

Transmission fluid keeps leaking out,I have had it repair twice and that's keeps happening.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 55,888 miles · OH

My 2009 dodge journey vehicle is possessed as it sometimes leaves us stranded after running out on a short errand, so after stopping and parking the vehicle for short period of time then it will not start. We've tried to electrically jump the battery but this has no effect. It seems if you give it some time, perhaps to cool off like 30 minutes the car will start again. We've replaced the battery three (3) times in the past 18 months but the problem continues. The electrical power windows will not open but then they do. The fobix key's keyless entry does not work sometimes, the parking lights are found on when everything is off. The wireless ignition node and it's matching fobix keys have been replaced three time to no avail.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Engine · 76,000 miles · LA

Car started smoking from heating hose busting and started running hot.... Also front windshield water dispenser no longer works.... Told dealership car kills sometimes while driving.... Was told a recall but parts not available... Also when car is put from reverse to drive after complete stop... It jerks and engine bangs... Got told block around engine wall.... Also not covered under full extended warranty...... Sometimes car will not start b/c of ignition switch which sometimes takes about 15 tries to start car... Or have to put in neutral to start..... Just totally disappointment b/c I love the size and all my amenities in my SUV, heated seats, leather, t.v., inifinity radio..... Definitely disappointment.... Went with a dodge again.... Bc my durango saved my life.... And I felt safe in another SUV......