Vehicle owner was driving and pulled over when all warning lights began flashing, wipers came on, horn started honking, windows would not go down, doors would not unlock, and vehicle started on fire. Fire appeared to begin in the engine compartment, with fire eventually consuming entire vehicle.
2009 Dodge Journey electrical complaints
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Igntion did not turn over on first attempt, however, it did turn over after turning key back to off position and trying again. I was in a parking lot and it was daylight. I have not had vehicle serviced at this point as it did turn over. There was no warning messages or symptoms prior . It is unknown at this time if this will happen again.
09 Dodge Journey 3.5l v6 issues started the day after I bought the vehicle!! will cut off while driving, stall and cut off at stop lights, stop signs. Way too much heat coming from motor, ac compressor making allot of noise. Overheating issues, brake light switch issue. Cruise control malfunction, driver’s window switch and window not working. Rear tv stopped working after a snow storm, rear ac/ heater not blowing at all, cars won’t shift out of park at all. Headlights stopped working. All lights flashed on and off while driving down the freeway at 80mph, now it’s saying gas cap on dash, while driving to a job the timing belt broke after being replaced 2 months earlier, water pump is leaking after being replaced 2 months ago. Water soaking the passenger and backseat floorboards and I can’t figure out why. This is honestly the worst vehicle I’ve ever bought and I regret buying it at all every day. This vehicle should be outlawed and against the law to sell to anyone.
SYMPTOMS – Dangerous Malfunction Critical Component Failure – Wipers constantly on slow speed, even in driving rain. No Rear Wiper. No TURN SIGNALS Engine rough and limited to ~2,500 RPM. No HORN. Left signal initiated by Driver in Vehicle#1 when turning left in front of other driver Vehicle#2, no left signal light resulted; Driver in Veh#2 presumed Veh#1 was proceeding straight and pulled out; Result was Near Miss frontal collision. Right Steering column stalk - Front Windshield Wipers constantly on, can not shut off. No WW washer activation. No wiper speed control – almost like default: lowest continuous operation (not intermittent and not high speed). No rear WW wiper and wash operation either. Left steering column stalk - No turn signals, no bright lights, no dash light control. Most dash gauges do work except Navigation compass. No horn, Engine limited to about 2,500 RPM – rough acceleration Even with ALL the RR WIPER FF Wiper and washer fuses removed, front wipers and lights still continuously ‘ON’. All fuses, relays, electrical grounds, and both multifunction switches checked and good. Malfunctions were sudden, abrupt, and first time experience after normal starting of this vehicle.
The TIPM (Total Integrated Power Module) is causing electrical system failures (e.g., wipers, power locks, cruise control, etc.). Many of the affected systems are convenience issues, but the wipers and cruise control can negatively impact safe driving. Additionally the car will randomly start shaking and lose velocity while driving due to missed cylinder firings my mechanic attributes to the failing TIPM.
Me and my son were sitting in the car waiting for my wife and the car started dying lights started were flashing the horn was honking wipers were going interior lighting and gauge cluster was all flashing then smoke started to come through the vents so we jumped out and that’s when I seen flames under the hood the wiring harness from the firewall to the fuse box was completely in flames. I eventually tamed to fire with snow beings that it was all I had at the moment. The vehicle hasn’t been inspected by anyone yet I wasn’t sure how to go about this never had to deal with anything like it. It is available for inspection anytime.
I have power door locks not working except manually or driver door by key. Key fob and door module for locks will not function. I cannot open the hatch due to power lock function. The Airbag light comes on when vehicle is started and the door is open and only disappears after the door is closed, engine shut off then restarted. Also the engine light came on for awhile then off and is now back on. This is what code scan report says. Engine and Transmission are P0420 Catalyst Efficiency (Bank1), OBDll Codes ($03) is Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. The Airbag is U0172 Lost Commuication w/Left Side Satellite Accelerator Sensor 1- Stored. The Door Module- Front Right (DMFR) is B16A5 Passenger Window Switch Backlighting Circuit High-Stored. Not sure exactly what these all mean but I think the Power Locks are a safety issue along with the Airbags. The power locks don't lock after driving it like they used to after driving so many feet.
The gear will not shift unless I press the release button. After I took it for a recall in Route 18 Dodge dealer East Brunswick NJ, it came back without been able to shift. I asked the mechanic why my car is no moving, they said you have to press the release button and shift gears at the same. I told them I didn’t bring my car in like this. After I spoke to “Mike” the manager, he said it was a matter of time. I’m scare for my life when driving because now is making all these sounds on the transmission.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The vehicle also failed to start up after receiving a jumpstart. The contact mentioned that the starter needed to be tampered with for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The starter was replaced several times. The contact contacted several dealers and notified the dealers of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,614.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The driver restarted the vehicle and continued to drive; however, the failure recurred. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the starter and installed a new battery however, the failure recurred. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the ignition switch and the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Something in the engine is causes the alternator to die. I’ve gotten it changed 3 times within a year. The car has been having multiple issues since I purchased it. The file is to lengthy to upload
Reporting common problems of 2009 dodge journey 2.0crd 103kw 1.a car started shutting off whenever it drives, running in parking lot, stopped at red light. 2.battery fails suddenly, without any warning, jumping cables can't help, because a car just making a cranking noise under a hood. 3. Wheel airbag is having short circuits, so due to it sometimes lights a warning in dashboard. 4. Steering wheel relay shows misunderstood degrees of wheel angle, so it comes to esp bas error.
I have a 2009 dodge journey sxt and im having a intimate fuel pump problem. I read that the tipm may be a recall and wondering about it
While driving the vehicle on a highway at 55 MPH, all functions of the vehicle dash stopped working ( speedometer, RPM, all lights etc.) and the windshield wiper blades started going as if they were on even though they were not.
Something wrong with it stating as sometimes it won't start. I replaced starter and still same issue, I have to pur it in neutral and try to start it and eventually it does but it shouldn't be this way also it stop working as I was driving getting ready to make a turn and I had to restart it but once again it wouldn't start the first few times which I had to put in neutral and I was in the city traffic very dangerous
Randomly, vehicle will not start. Can drive it to the store, come back out and it will not crank. All interior lights, etc., will be on but engine will not turn over. After it sits for a while (but you never know for how long) it will start again. Battery and starter are good. I hear a clicking noise coming from the car after it's been shut of, sometimes hours later. Newest issue is that indicator lights all come on when you start the car and car jerks violently when you are driving. If you connect a diagnostic tool and clear the codes before you start it, the car runs smoothly. I am shocked and frustrated to see that there are so few recalls when I am reading that the same problems are consistently occurring.
Randomly my car will start just fine one day then the next it will fail to start sometimes on the same day. I have actually been stuck somewhere because my car has failed to start. It just makes a clicking noise when turning the key to start the car. I usually have to wait a while for it to finally start. This happens randomly when parked for short periods or long periods. I notice when it's hot and humid is when I usually have the problem more. I recently changed my starter and it's still giving me the issue. Also have changed and had the battery replaced and still the same issue and again just happens randomly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the brake lights failed intermittently. Additionally, the horn activated independently, the right turn signal was inoperable, and the tailgate failed to operate as designed. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled while stationary and idling. The contact who works as a certified mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a failure of the tipm. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Car won't start , when trying to start , everything works(lights radio) except the engine won't crank. It has happened numerous times. Sometimes I get stalled in the highway, which is really dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, vehicle failed to accelerate. The speed decreased to 10 MPH and vehicle went into limp mode. The electronic throttle warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the throttle and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to contact's residence. The contact called cherry hill dodge chrysler jeep ram (1708 w, nj-70, cherry hill, nj 08002, (856) 471-1058) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the failure stated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v247000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 98,000.
Car won't start, fob key does not work, dashboard shows hazard lights on no other icon shown . Turn key, hazard lights begin to blink...no engine start.took key out, lights stop blinking....locked door (manually) and lights still on. Tried 3 times,with same result.....
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The contact stated that shortly after the vehicle was repaired, it became difficult to start the vehicle. The contact stated that to start the vehicle, the ignition was placed in the on position and the starter was tapped to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to baxter chrysler dodge jeep ram bellevue (7713 s 19 th st, bellevue, ne 68147, (402) 800-1256) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The contact stated that three months after the recall repair, while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. The VIN was not included.
The driver's side window switch will not operate the front windows or side mirrors but does operate the back windows. The air bag light is also illuminated on the instrument panel. I've been researching about the fault and found out there was a recall about the wiring harness. I need the proper paperwork or steps to get this problem and recall fixed. Thanks.
Car fails to start randomly and consistently. I've seen nothing but issues all over the internet about this and nothing has ever been answered. People spend hundreds of dollars to not even be told what is wrong with the vehicle.
The vehicle will stall on cranking which a red light will light up you will have to get under vehicle and tap starter constantly to crank. Starter has been replaced 2x problem still happens its spark fire under car. The vehicle will be cut off stationed after a drive then it was crank period until 20 min . When parked to get in and drive it want start. Has been test on machine battery good starter good and transmission it detected and electrical. Also when unlocking doors only 3 doors will unlock one you hot unlock wipers will come on.
There was a recall on the airbags & airbag module.. They supposedly replaced.. The electrical wire is now messed up bc the airbag light keeps coming on & off, the drivers side front door control lock to lock the car will not work, now engine light comes on & off and the transmission was replaced, all new components, driving the car on jan 4th 2020 & the engine just stops on me at traffic light.. This car has had nothing but problems after problems from the 1st day I bought it from the sales agent that lied to me about everything.. There are recalls on my car that still never got replaced.. I am the new owner of this 2009 dodge journey sxt on (2/16/2018).. I was told I'm the 2nd owner, I am the 4th owner and was lied about if this car was in a accident.. It was in a accident to do with the transmission stopping and the ppl that had this car b4 me the report says it was side swiped passenger side on (10/18/2017).. Found out more about the car I bought was in a major flood so someone didn't tell the truth & I was sold a car that has water damage & they covered it up and I been complaining since I bought this car... Something isn't right with this car & I got ripped off, this car the transmission stopped on me and I almost got in a bad car accident.. I've had a mechanic at a dodge dealership tell me & my dad I was sold a car that has water damage etc... I am having problems with the airbag light on & off and this was a recall and should be redone, the engine light is faulty and the steering wheel and electrical still, along with the fob ignition switch..
I have taken my vehicle to the dealership twice in the last two months, and it had been there about a week each time and they still don't know what is wrong with my vehicle. I submitted a complaint a couple of months ago and never heard anything back. When the temperature gets below 45 degrees fahrenheit my car goes haywire. All warning lights are on, speedometer and uconnect screen won't work, wiper blades are on and unable to turn off, my headlights are on but the controls won't work and my brights won't work. The dealership wanted 1600 because the 'think it is the tipm' but are unsure. Well I changed the tipm myself for $330 and it is still doing it. I can at least return the one I bought and am only out $85 which is better than paying $1600 for them to tell me it didn't work. I have no idea what to do aside from selling the vehicle, but then the problem would just change hands. The dealership doesn't know how to diagnose this problem, and every time I take it there I'm out $100 and nowhere closer to knowing what the problem is or how to fix it. I can't be the only one having this problem, and would like an investigation into what is causing it because every time the weather gets cold, I have to drive without a speed or turn signals.
All of the buttons stopped working in the driver's side door, along with the two back doors. The windows, locks, etc do not work because of this. The airbag light keeps turning off and on. Now all of the wiring is acting like it is messed up. The brake lights keep coming on, the car randomly won't start, the overhead light comes on when the right blinker is used. Now the car won't shift out of park 8/10 tries. The car also acts like it loses power randomly while driving in town. These problems have been listed as recalls, yet my car is not on the list.
I was stationary in a parking lot. My vehicle has electrical problems when it gets below 50 degrees f. All of my dashboard warning lights come on and my gauges won't register including my fuel, RPM, and speedometer. My turn signals won't work and neither will my emergency hazard lights. My door locks and window controls work intermittently when this happens. My navigation screen/back-up camera will not work and my wiper blades and headlights stay on even though the controls are set to off. My wiper spray nozzles won't work and neither will my high beams. It will stay like this until my vehicle warms up, usually about 20-30 min. I am a nurse and often have to take call at night, so sometimes I don't have time to let it warm up. I have had to download an app that will tell me my speed and pray I don't get into an accident. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they can never find the culprit so it just wastes my time and money.
This is just too much. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Sometimes it crank and then it won't. I can get in it and drive to work, but by the time I get off it will not do anything. The lights and radio work but the car will not turn over. It's like it will work for awhile but after turning it off it could take hours to start up again if it starts up. And yes I have also tried the putting the car in nuetral, but when it don't turn over you can not change the gears.I don't hear any cranking noise, the truck just lights up. I have had a new starter, battery, and alternator put on. I have had this truck pull home on a tow truck from work and soon as they unhook it it will starts up...I have two young kids and I have had the experience of going to a gas station in the evening after getting off work and after turning off the car it will not crank. The horn just starts honking on its own sometimes,and the theft system alarm light almost never stops blinking. I have spent more than I almost paid for the vehicle, and still have to uber places. This is a major issue that needs to be resolved. Took it to the dodge dealership and they want you to leave your vehicle there for about 4 days and want to call you with a ridiculous money quote. Come on dodge how much more do your customers have to suffer from a problem you don't want to fix. A very concerned consumer and parent.
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