2009 Dodge Journey: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 15, 2025 · MO

Car doesnt start all the time when it does it ends up shutting off. it shuts off while driving, also cuts in and out while driving.

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 Jul 6, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · AK

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.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · ND

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.

Filed Apr 29, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 111,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

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.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving the contact heard an abnormal noise and the engine stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. When the contact attempted to turn off and restart the vehicle there was a popping noise and black smoke came out of the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and the vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames. The flames were extinguished by the fire department but the vehicle was completely destroyed by the fire. A police report was not filed but a fire department report was filed. There were no injuries. The remains of the vehicle were towed to a lot for the insurance company to inspect. The dealer john hiester chrysler dodge jeep ram (940 n main st, lillington, nc 27546 (910) 893-8088) was asked about recalls and told the contact there were no recalls related to the vehicle catching on fire. The manufacturer had not been informed yet. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 162,000 miles · FL

On several occasions my dodge journey has shut off while driving and while sitting at a traffic light. Some instances occurred while turning at a traffic light or driving straight ahead on a local city road. The check engine light, traction equalizer warning and air bag lights all come on just prior to the car shutting off most times. Other times there is no warning until my steering wheel and brakes lock up indicated that the car has shut off. I've had the car serviced for the engine amongst other repairs and the problem still persists and the codes clear only temporarily. The car lights dim or flicker and the car shakes sometimes when starting up indicating that the car will not hold power to drive. The battery is good and the mechanic has stated that the issue is electrical.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 175,000 miles · MI

When using right turn signal dome lights turn on, if cruise contrail is on cannot use brights will shut off cruise by itself, car stalls, and will not always start, when it does start many times will stall right away, and when driving stalls. Air bag light on which have read can mean airbag fail to deploy.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 146,000 miles · IA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. While driving approximately 60 MPH on a major highway, the vehicle stalled causing the contact to crash into a brick wall. The drivers side air bag deployed with force however the front passenger side air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck pains, body pains, muscle spasms in the left arm and scarring to the left arm. The front passenger sustained head, mouth and face injury due to no air bag deployment. Both received further medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed and a dealer was not contacted. The contact was unaware that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags and electrical system) as the vehicle was not purchased from a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the crash to determine if they may open an investigation. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · 147,000 miles · TX

Was driving on my way back home with my 4 kids when the car stalled and wouldn't turn over. Put key fob in ignition and would make a clicking noise then it just stopped making noise. Got car towed and had battery checked and the battery had full charge and only 2 years old.