Our vehicle worked fine after purchase up until sometime in april. Then our horn started honking uncontrollably for no reason. Nothing I did would shut it off so I ended up taking out the fuses until we could get it fixed. Eventually our battery died for seemingly no reason and we had to have it replaced as well as try and get the horn fixed. Originally the dealership thought it was all the cause of the battery dying but eventually conceded that it was a wiring problem. We took it to get that fixed and were without a vehicle for a month. When they finally fixed and returned it was fine for about a week but then the horn started honking for no reason again. By the time the tow truck got it to the dealership it had stopped and the mechanics could not diagnose the issue, however now it has started again. I then heard about the tipm issue with the chrysler models and it sounds as though my vehicle may be showing signs of the same issue. I was advised to make a report here. Any information on how and when this will be rectified would be greatly appreciated.
2010 Dodge Journey AWD electrical complaints
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My husband stopped by the house during his break, at this time the car was fine. When he went to go back to work the windows were all down and the doors were unlocked. This happened last week as well. On five different occasions while driving the car would shut off. The first time this happened I almost ran into the sign and postal box on the side walk. Two times it was at a stop light. The other two times it was while driving, during these two times we were able to get the car in the turning lane. When we took the car in the mechanics told us that the chip in the key was bad and that is why the car stopped. But recently after taking it to a different mechanic we learned about the recalls. To be honest I am very scared to drive this vehicle especially with my kids. Is there a program for these vehicles to be purchased back so that I can get a safer car?
As others have posted, my car will honk randomly without being touched. This can happen when driving, when it is sitting parked, hot or cold. It happens whenever and wherever it feels like it. I have had it checked twice now and supposedly upgraded the electrical system, but after a week it started up again. I have had other electrical issues with this vehicle in the past as my windshield wipers would go crazy and my signal lights would not work when this happened. A part was replaced then that had stopped. I am now out of warranty and of course it is acting possessed. I am afraid that other electrical issues may happen as well as this vehicle is not even 4 years old and having all these issues.
I purchased a new dodge journey in april 2010. I have had the rotors replaced in may 2010, april 2011, june 2012, july 2013, and the rotors need replace once again. This is five times in four years! The car has about 43,000. I paid last april 2014 to have the rear brakes replaced and the back rotors re-surfaced. Plus I replaced the tires which were $1200.00. The worst problem that I am having is the total loss of electronics when we hit a bump. The lights, heat/air, all electronics go out. My fear is that when this happens the air bags don't work either. There is something wrong with how the key fob fits into the dash board. I'm not able to trade vehicles at this point. I feel like this car is going to make me go bankrupt. I fear that the brakes/rotors will fail or the electronic issue will cause me to wreck with my little girl in the car. What can I do?
2010 dodge journey sxt awd completely shut off while driving 55 MPH. Pulled to the side of the road and would not start back up for a few minutes, dash, lights, etc. Would turn on but car would not start. Finally started and drove to work. Vehicle also will not start 80% of the time you turn the key. Sometimes light and dash will come on but car will not turn over for a few minutes, other times it starts on first turn. Online research shows very common issues with this vehicle.
When driving vehicle, the power in the car goes out. This includes lights, turn signals, AC or heat, radio, emergency signals,etc. In order to rectify this, I must pull over, turn the engine off, and re-start the car. This happens intermittently but as of late, it is happening very frequently. A star case has been opened with chrysler. The car has been diagnosed twice by a chrysler dealer (aug 2013 and may 2014). The problem could not be diagnosed and have been told that "it is working as designed".
Got back into car at a convenient mart. Started it and the engine revved up. Everything shut down and then the alarm started going off. Could not start the car or stop the alarm. Towed to dealer and dealer cant get it to communicate with scanner. They cant find what is wrong. I have found several complaints on the electrical system and don't understand why no recalls before someone gets hurt !
I am currently the owner 2010 dodge journey awd. I have had to replace tires, brakes, and rotors numerous times; noise from driver door, windows rolling down and doors unlocking by themselves, hard shifting in automatic transmission,car pulsates/steering wheel vibrates violently when braking starting at about 40 MPH. I have frequent problems with the locks and alarm when temperatures drop below 40 f, car does not always lock or unlock using either key fob or by pressing button in car, must press it multiple times. Lock mechanism could be heard attempting to turn, lock next to window appeared to be jumping slightly. I have been having problems with my car not starting for several months. I would have to take the key fob out, turn it around, and insert it again. It shut off on me as I was driving 65mph on a main highway.. Almost causing a crash. Ran a diagnostic and it came back that my module was bad, I checked online and it seems there was a recall on this module but only for the "ring." I contacted the chrysler and after two weeks of going back and forth with them and the dealership, they informed me they would not help due to high mileage and out of warranty. We are told only dealerships can get this part, install it, and program it. My google searches on this issue shows way too many results for this not to be a serious issue that chrysler refuses to take responsibility for. A recall needs to be done on this part as well with all of the 2010 dodge journey's not just the ones from a certain plant. Once I turn off the car, you can hear the computer shutting itself down and making all kinds of noise, then it appears to reboot, the radio will turn on and stays on for five min. The automatic starter starts on it's own once you shake the key fob.. No need to press the button anymore?! Kuhmo tires on this vehicle have been replaced twice in one year.
Purchased vehicle new from dealer. The airbag light stays on when outside temp gets below 40 degrees. After owning the journey for a year, we have had to replace tires, brakes, and rotors after only 10,000 miles; replace a faulty battery and complained to dealer about the air noise at driver door, windows rolling down and doors unlocking by themselves, hard shifting in automatic transmission all within the odometer reading 15,000 miles.
I have been having problems with my car not starting for several months. I would have to take the fob key out, turn it around, and insert it again. After doing this it would finally start. On june 17, 2013, I stopped at an auto parts store to get something and then couldn't leave. When I put the key in, the indicator on the dashboard read bad key. A couple days later I had the car towed to a dealership to get a new key programmed. The assistant service manager informed me he ran a diagnostic and it came back that my win module was bad and I had to replace it along with 2 keys, a $968.00 bill. I checked online and it seems there was a recall on this module but only for the "ring." my car supposedly has had this part replaced. I contacted the chrysler and after two weeks of going back and forth with them and the dealership, they informed me they would not help due to high mileage and out of warranty. My car still is not fixed because of financial reasons. We are told only dealerships can get this part, install it, and program it. My google searches on this issue shows way too many results for this not to be a serious issue that chrysler refuses to take responsibility for. I recall needs to be done on this part.
While driving along, navigational systems went blank, radio/phone/etc went dead, and turn signals became inoperable (was able to use emergency flashers to warn other drivers while changing lanes). Brought to dealer, was found to be ignition module does not work properly so key ends up in invalid position - causing system functions to not operate. There was a recall for this ignition switch, in which they p,laced spacers to keep the switch from actually turning the car off, but apparently, it does not actually fix the problem of the key going into the wrong position, just reduces it's range. The manufacturer charged to replace the defective ignition module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey awd. The contact stated that while driving apparoximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. A few weeks later, the contact received a recall notice in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition). An authorized dealer was notified and stated that the parts were not available, and they were unsure as to when they would become available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 36,000.
On march 18, 2007 while being driven on a secondary road, our 2010 dodge journey, class 1b3h80100, began having some sort of electrical problem, dashboard warning lights came on, interior light started going off and on, and then the vehicle cut off entirely. In addition, the brakes don't seem to be functioning correctly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer with 3 separate recall/warranty notices found which appear to cover brakes, dashboard lights and most importantly, the starter issue. The dealer stated they were aware of only 1 recall. They indicated that since it was near closing time, they could not address the issues until monday. My daughter and her 2 infants use this car. When I purchased it, the dealer mentioned it had been 'returned' and had very low mileage. When asked why it was returned, they stated that the previous owner bought many vehicles from them, and just needed something different. The potential danger of an accident resulting from the vehicle shutting off while in motion needs to be addressed so that no one is seriously injured. Thank you.
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