2009 Dodge Journey AWD: won't start

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Transmission · 76,283 miles · KS

Takata recall power train system is not functioning correctly. The car will not start even after getting a new battery and replacing fuses. The car was stationary parked in a parking lot.

Filed Mar 3, 2018 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · IL

The vehicle occasionally will not start, sometimes if you turn the key and put it in neutral it may start but not anlways. Battery and starter are new. All electrical is good. The issue is an unresolved problems and I have seen several forums with this complaint on the dodge journey. No mechanic can pinpoint what causes this. I've been stuck several times for hours due to the vehicle not starting. It may be some security glitch or something. Dodge needs to recall this and get it fixed.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · IL

There was a exhaust smell in the cabin that was repeatedly checked by the dealer and couldn't find the source. Then on the highway while traveling out of town, I heard a loud bang. Pulled over and the car wouldn't start. Got it towed, and the mechanic said the transfer case needed to be replaced for $3000 with only 75,000 miles on it

Filed Dec 30, 2017 · CO

My 2009 dodge journey awd sxt locking mechanism stopped working. It worked all day then all the sudden the key fobs stopped working. It will turn the alarm on and off but will not lock and unlock my doors. The driver and passenger side locks won't work either. I can not use my hatch because it will not unlock. I now have to manually lock my doors from the inside and lean my seat back and crawl to the back to unlock my back doors. I use the manual door key to get in my car now. All electrical buttons on my driver side door will not work. I can not control my locks, windows or side mirrors. On top of that my car will not start all the time only when it chooses to. I have already replaced the battery twice since I've owned the vehicle. Also had key fobs replaced last year. I hope someone can help with these issues. It is beyond frustrating that there are so many issues with this model.

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 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 Nov 13, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 82,000 miles · NY

Tires wore down at an alarming rate at just under 100 miles and brake pads also. Doesn't start at some times..just a click...turns off for no reason...when in park it acts like it wants to move forward ...cannot keep an alignment

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......

Filed Nov 29, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 61,750 miles · MO

I just bought this car in july 2014 used with 56,000 miles on it. And I already had it in the shop just in the beginning of august because there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. It sounded like a normal "morning knock" but it was always there and when you drove it sounded worse. I have not started my car all day today, then when I went to go somewhere I tried to start my car and it just gave me tick noises it would not turn over. I know the battery wasn't dead because the car door was open and there was the ding noises and the lights were all on in the car when the doors were open. Now I have gotten the vehicle to turn over, but with a 1 year old I am terrified to drive my almost new car! I need something fixed.

Filed Nov 9, 2014 · Electrical · TX

My vehicle will turn off as I am driving and sometimes the car will not start, it will click and only after me switching my gear into neutral and starting the car again will it start. I have literally seen and heard a click the key switching to the "accessory" position, then the engine shuts off.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · MI

We purchased this vehicle used at the end of 2013. We had two occurrences fairly spaced apart where the vehicle would not turn itself off after turning the ignition to off and removing the key. With key in hand, standing outside the vehicle, the engine was still running. We took it to a dodge dealership near our home, they hooked it up to try every code and every recall that could possibly have been an answer. They found no answer. We also had the battery replaced about that time. Now here we are september of 2014. Less than a year later, and the problem has become an every day occurrence. The car will not start without a jump, it will not hold its charge either. We have had our starter and alternator checked, which are both fine. Now after jumping the car, we start heading to our destination. The car will not accelerate. It reaches about 25mph and then the rpms continue to climb into the 4s, 5s, 6s, and 7s if I try to go any faster, it just will not shift. Now after patiently driving to our destination at 25mph, the car does not shut off after turning the key off. We must open our hood and pull a fuse to stop our engine. It has gotten so bad to where I cannot transport my 3 year old daughter to the babysitter or make it to either of my jobs. I need an answer and no dealership seems to have one. Please help!