The horn blows continuously out of no where. I have changed the battery on the vehicle after I had one completely dead. It wakes up neighbors in the middle of the night. My alternator is good and provides the correct amperage. It honks when started, sitting still and off and all the time. This has been going on for 6 months now.
2010 Dodge Journey AWD electrical problems
53 complaints (55% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 55%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Horn1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Journey AWD electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD electrical
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Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
- Risk
- Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 11V139000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the federal safety agency to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to the federal safety agency, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V‑530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V‑115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a the federal safety agency order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
DP14004
What 2010 Dodge Journey AWD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The headlights have stopped working. Fuses are good and bulbs are good.
My journey was working fine until a few months ago, when the battery seemingly died. I replaced it (no small feat) and all was good for a bit. Now, every third day, I go out and the car is dead. The battery is brand new, but the car acts as if it is dead. I disconnect the negative lead, [put it back on, and voila, it starts again. The battery is fine. At least for a day, and the repeats...over and over. I took it in for the recall on the steering column electrical issue and it lasted for a week after that, and then dead again. I see the forums that say lots and lots of people have had this problem...has anyone actually got it fixed in which it has stayed fixed? Since dodge refuses to acknowledge that this is a problem, we are in a bad catch-22 in which the dealer can't/won't fix it because if they acknowledge that this is an issue, then they feel responsible for it, which they can't /won't do. So I am in the endless back-and-forth with repair places, who I suspect just disconnect the negative terminal, reconnect it, call victory and change me $200. I have replaced starter, alternator and battery 3 times.
Car will not turn on. One day it urns on fine next day wont turn on.
My auto is not part of the recall involving the ignition/fob. But I've had issues when my auto shuts off for no reason, if my car is turned off and my key is left in the ignition..I closed the doors and 5-10 sec.later all my doors locked. Thankfully my windows were crowded, I was in my garage because it was summer and my dog was in the auto. Sometimes my fob works .sometimes doesn't. Have replaced battery and fob but still have ignition issues at times.
Horn consistently blowing while car is turn off sitting stationary,while driving all hours of day and night. Took horn fuses out to stop horn from blowing. As soon as we put fuses back in horn starts blowing as if the car is possessed. Horn blowing on own while driving down city streets,highways and stationary.noticed head lights flashing as if alarm going off. Clicking noise as if electrical wires are touching coming from fuse box area. Draining battery had to replace battery within 6 months of purchase. Changed the car engine computer cause that went out,not sure if that's a result of this issue.there are a huge number of complaints about the same or similar problems if you google it. Took to several independent mechanics no one can detect the issue. Apparently the dodge dealerships can't detect problem either according to the complaints I've read on google. Please help us this problem is annoying! To many complaints about the same issue and no one can detect the problem! There need to be a recall! I'm afraid my car is going to catch on fire! Problem started in 2017 and has been going on for about 2-3 yrs now off and on. Horn blew on its own when put fuses back in as late as today. 01/05\19
Kbb shows ignition recall on the 2010 dodge journey my vehicle randomly shuts off while driving with no other issues. Some days it does fine. Could be a couple weeks and then will randomly shut off making it very unsafe for a family vehicle. Dodge dealership says there no open recall on the vehicle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
'takata recall' when driving this 2010 dodge journey I honestly do not feel safe nor I think it's safe for my kids . Having the car just die out of no where, and then some mornings it won't start up for no reason , is really disappointing. When your a single mom and you work day and and night , to buy a new car , you would think it would benefit the family. Sadly it just brings more problems that I can't afford to fix.
The tipm is starting to fail (which apparently dodge knew about but will not fix due to lack of reports) fuses and relays are starting to blow causing all kinds of electrical issues. The tipm for the car is typically 500-1000 dollars which is a lot to spend to fix on a car that the manufacturer knew would eventually happen. Do not ever buy this vehicle. Worst car to own!! Ever!!
Sentry security feature randomly malfunctions, deactivating the engine and stranding the vehicle. Vehicle makes click noise when key fob is turned to start, but engine won't turn over. Then vehicle will act like the battery is dead, even though it isn't. The vehicle will work normally for months with no problems. No warnings and no patterns. Only able to start again after a few hours left alone. No action resolves the issue.
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD electrical
Does the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the electrical of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 55% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Journey AWD electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V139000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Journey AWD have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Journey AWD model years with the most electrical complaints are 2010 (53 complaints) and 2009 (47 complaints).
Other 2010 Dodge Journey AWD problems
Brakes 22Engine 16Steering 14Driver assistance 9Airbags 6Lights 5Transmission 5Fuel system 3Tires 3Wheels 3Acceleration 2Visibility 2Locks 1Suspension 1
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