2009 Dodge Journey: engine overheating

Filed Aug 14, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NC

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.

Filed Dec 20, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 110,000 miles · OK

Car has overheated several times. I have replaced hoses and coolant reserve tank twice temp got so hot that it melted holes in it, brakes on front hash been replaced 6 times since 2014 also replaced rotors twice replace brakes on rear twice.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Electrical · OK

Frequently all exterior and interior lights flash on and off, windshield wipers going off, doors will not unlock, windows will not go down, dash panel flashing (it is as though the car is possessed, the panel will show the gas tank as empty, the temp gauge rises to hot and I have to pull over for fear of engine actually overheating) periodically while in this mode, the vehicle will not start. The vehicle has been into 2 different dealerships. Electrical codes were coming up but could no't be identified, multiple loss of communication codes of the interior could not be identified (they were unable to pin point where they were coming from) I was advised to bring it back when it happened again. Finally friday, march 13, 2015 the car started going haywire and I was able to get into the dealership. While the car was running they were able to diagnose and registered multiple loss of communication codes coming from door windows and dash board, they found they were all connected to the tibm. Due to all of the electrical recalls when I first purchased the vehicle, it is my opinion that they have known all along that the journeys had electrical issues. The 2012 model was recalled because of them. I feel tibm has been the issue all along. I travel back and forth 100 miles weekly some times twice a week on the highway picking kids up from school and can not afford to be stranded on the highway nor can I afford to purchase a new vehicle. The dealership is charging me over 1200.00 for replacement of the tibm. I called chrysler/dodge care and they stated because my car is out of warranty, they can't help me. I am currently in dispute with them because, these problems were happening while the car was under warranty and they held my car for weeks trying to identify the issue. I am awaiting a response from dodge case worker.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Engine · SC

I have been having trouble with 2009 dodge journey sxt overheating. Been to dodge dealer 4 times. The first 2 times, they could find nothing wrong with it. 3rd time they said it was a pinhole in the water pump. So timing belt and water pump and battery were replaced. It has now overheated for a 4th time after spending $1000 and been stranded twice with young children in another state.

Filed Oct 31, 2013 · Transmission · 177,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated at acceleration, the engine overheated and the transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 177,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Engine, Tires · 54,000 miles · IL

The vehicle keeps overheating. I've added coolant. There doesn't seem to be a leakage stain in the garage or driveway. It happened yesterday after leaving the office for lunch. I barely made it home before the journey completely shut down. I allowed the engine to cool off, added coolant, and it wouldn't restart. I took a different car back to work and was able to start the journey upon returning home. I let it sit overnight and it started right up this morning. However, upon driving 15 minutes during lunch today, it overheats again. The red warning light appeared and the ding sounded. The journey coasted into my office parking spot where it will stay until I leave this evening. Hopefully, after adding more coolant, I'll at least be able to make it home. I will be trading this vehicle in asap! Ps. The tire pressure light is always on, irregardless the proper amount of air in the tires.

Filed Oct 27, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 30,000 miles · OH

When I bought my car in 2009. I noticed that my brakes squeaked when I stop I took it back to the dealership, I was told that nothing was wrong. Keep complaining all the time, then the vibration started and I needed rotors and brakes. The aftermarket brakes doesn't fit had to replace them with the dealership brakes. Had to replace a two tire sensors. Had to have my rotors resurfaced will need new rotors. Recently the engine coolant overheating light came on. The fan stop working its electrical the mechanic can't figure out why it stop. My car sometimes doesn't start, took it to a mechanic. No reason why. When my air is on it takes the car longer to gain speed on the highway. I contacted the dealership where I purchased it and dodge. Both were rude and didn't offer any help. I purchased the extended warranty and it didn't cover anything.

Filed Jun 12, 2012 · Engine · 60,260 miles · WV · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to overheat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic advised the contact that the coolant engine recovery tank was fractured and would have to be replaced. The contact stated there was an orange spot that looked like the area was burned. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,260.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Brakes · 25,120 miles · TX

The brakes for this vehicle repeatedly continue to fail. Since the first repair (11/6/2009) we have had to have had 10 repairs to the brakes in less than 2 years! Our mechanic says that there is obviously a design flaw. The last repair (on 9/9/2011) the mechanic said it appeared that the rear brakes were not being used and all braking is being accomplished using the front brakes. I don't believe that is how the braking system is supposed to work. I believe most of the braking should fall on the rear brakes. The front brakes are overheating and causing the rotor to warp and the brake pads to fail (literally fall apart). Dodge obviously realizes there is a problem as they sent a letter offering an extended warranty dated 6/1/2011 for vehicles that have had early braking system failure. Since 6/1/2011 we have had 5 repairs to the front rotors and/or pads! Dodge did compensate us for much of our expense. I appreciate the compensation but that is not resolving the problem! The problem is that there is a constant failure in the braking system. I would like dodge to address the problem and either repair the design flaw or replace the vehicle! My fear is that the car will not stop while I am driving in houston, texas traffic and someone in my car or someone else's car will be seriously injured or killed as a result. It appears that dodge will wait until there is a death or injury to take responsibility for the poor or inadequate design of the braking system in this vehicle. Unfortunately, I am not in a position to buy another car or I would get rid of this vehicle and never purchase a dodge vehicle again!