Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering had malfunction and the steering wheel had become very difficult to turn in either direction. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a power steering fluid hose had ruptured causing the power steering fluid had leak out. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was invalid.
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Power steering pressure line for dodge journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can hose ruptured at start up when it was cold outside . That is exactly what happened to our 2009 dodge journey this past winter and the line split open, didn't realize it while I was in heavy traffic, no steering, it could of killed us. . Dodge is telling us that our vehicle VIN number does not fall under that recall
Power steering hose rupture and it leaking
I bought this dodge journey sxt last yr 2/16/2018, I asked the salesman if there's any recalls or anything wrong with this car.. He said only need to replace the rear tires.. I contacted a lemon law lawyer the next day after getting the tires replaced bc he lied to me, the tie rod & ball joint had to be replaced, on top of that I found out there are (4) recalls on my car that were never taken care of, so dodge chyrsler dealership replaced the front/back airbags in (mar/april)of year 2018.. I received the recalls to my phone, to top that off I purchased this vehicle in cash over ($4,263.00), the lemon law lawyer told me to go to a website to get the history on my car I bought, it was involved in a car accident on passenger side on (10/18/2017).. I was lied to totally, I almost got rear ended bc the transmission stopped on me, my sister raised $$ to get transmission replaced, now had to put new brakes/new battery/new starter/another new tire/ then the hub assembly broke along with the sway bar arm, the electrical system is faulty & car starts but then if I go anywhere & then try to start to go home, it won't start & the fob key needs to be replaced as well.. This car is a safety hazard, too many problems that shouldn't be happening..it has stopped on me too many times to count, I'm at thee point I afraid to drive it.. This vehicle has (2 recalls) that have not been taken care of yet, I had to call canada to tell them I bought the vehicle bc they didn't have me as the new owner, I didn't get any recall notices in the mail bc I just bought this car last yr & it was at a dealership, they never took care of the recalls,, I was sent a notice to my credit karma acct telling me there's 4 recalls but the airbags are dismissed bc they were taken care of,. I have 2 recalls that have not been repaired.my ignition switch hasn't worked from the day I bought this car,it's loose.
There is a recall for the power steering pressure line for dodge journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can rupture at start up. That is exactly what happened to our 2009 dodge journey this past winter and the line split open. Dodge is telling us that our vehicle VIN number does not fall under that recall. *dt
My power steering line breaks in the cold. It has done it several times and I've had to replace it. Done it while parked and off and while driving down the highway.
My car fails to stay started when sticking the key in the ignition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. While driving 25 MPH, an abnormal noise was detected from the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the battery needed to be charged in order for the vehicle to start and power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering hose was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to riverside auto & truck sales (n3696 us-2, iron mountain, mi 49801, (906) 774-2120) where the contact was informed that the vehicle would need diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was no power steering fluid inside the vehicle. When the contact attempted to add power steering fluid, it leaked out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to wilde chrysler jeep dodge ram south street (1710 wi-164, waukesha, wi 53186, (262) 544-5400) where it was diagnosed that the power steering cooler and return hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer awaiting parts for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Power steering leaking from extreme cold weather
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. After starting the vehicle, the power steering hose ruptured and the contact noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v273000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Power steering return line ruptures in cold weather. There is an open recall for same make, model, and year but my VIN number is not under that recall. Recall #s08. I have had this issues since I bought the car used in 2013. Every year when it gets cold out I start the vehicle and the line burst leaking power steering fluid everywhere. I have not had the money to replace the lines and this has been happing for 5 years now. This has now created a seal on the power steering pump to leak as well. Now I have power steering fluid all over my entire engine because of the pump leaking everywhere. I called dodge and they were not helpful told me it's a VIN specific issue and there is nothing that they can do about it when I'm clearly having the same exact issue. Please help!!
The power steering hose ruptured causing failed steering control almost leading to the vehicle hitting the house. This is the third time the the hose has ruptured. The two other occurrences was winter 2017-2018. This only seems to be an issue in cold weather. I see there is a recall for this issue involving this model if it contains a engine oil cooler. Seem there are thousands of people describing this same issue on line in the us and canada.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed and the power steering failed to function. The steering wheel became extremely tight and there was an internal electrical failure, which caused the radio and brakes not to work. In addition, the brake indicator was illuminated. The dealer (transitowne jeep chrysler dodge ram of west seneca, 2989 transit rd, elma, ny 14059, (716) 674-6400) diagnosed that the return power steering hose, cooler, and ABS unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the unknown ABS and brake system recalls and had not provided an electrical solution to the dealer. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
After setting outside this past winter my car sat outside. With winters passing I'm experiencing the problem described in s08. My power steering return hoses have ruptured. My power steering fluid is leaking terribly and I'm having to replace it daily. My VIN is ...9t133353. I'm 100% certain that chrysler/dodge has missed some vins in this issue.
Power steering return line hose keep leaking. I don't know why it leaks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the power steering return hose failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact diagnosed the vehicle himself and determined that the faulty part was the power steering return hose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact wanted his vehicle included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v273000 (steering) because he believed the failure was relevant to the recall. The VIN was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Have had power steering hose fail twice in two weeks. This has happened after starting the vehicle in extreme cold temperatures. Once it happened in driveway but was not noticed till on the road. Next time happened after starting the vehicle in driveway but was noticed before taking on road. Seemed to be spraying fluid on engine so was a fire hazard.
Hydraulic power steering lines split at start up in cold losing all power steering fluid
Power steering return line blew during start of vehicle causing me to lose power steering control
For the 2nd time since I purchased this car 2 years ago, I have lost power steering and had to pay to replace it. This car has been a lemon since I purchased it. First the head gasket blew, then I had to replace the radiator, then the ignition switch, now power steering twice. This car is nothing but a money pit. I tell everyone I know to stay away from dodge
Problem with stearing system as campain fca s08 also on this model 2.0 td dpf also huge problem on automatic transmition getrag
Upon start up in cold weather power steering fluid shoots out from under the car. Makes loud noise. I see other vehicles from same year are recalled but not mine. Car was parked.
Power steering gets leak in hose with extreme cold weather, causing hard steering and turning, wheel will not turn. Straight driving is ok but can hardly turn wheel if turning corner, if u fill fluid level, fluid leaks out after filled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. After starting the vehicle, it was discovered that the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the power steering fluid leaked from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the local dealer (brookdale luther dodge, 952‑258‑8511) in reference to the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 151,000. *tt
Upon start up in extreme cold, vehicle made loud noises when the steering wheel was turned. While driving, the steering became increasingly more difficult when turning the steering wheel (specifically when exiting the highway). When I arrived home, I opened the hood and checked the engine compartment and noticed fluid on the passenger side of the engine compartment, near the bottom of the engine. It was red in color and determined to be power steering fluid. Upon research, I discovered that this make/model and year has a recall (the federal safety agency campaign #16v273000) but my VIN in particular does not appear to be a part of it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. Upon starting the vehicle with the driver's door opened, the contact noticed fluid underneath the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic came to her home to inspect the vehicle and determined that the power steering hose had ruptured and there was no power steering fluid in the reservoir. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v273000 (steering) due to the date the vehicle was manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Front end clunks when you turn the wheels while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. While driving various speeds, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
I have been having issues with my power steering return house busting at engine startup when the weather is 30 or below. This is my 5th winter dealing with this and I have replaced the reservoir (recommended by the dealership) and I am still having issues. I would reattach the hose and the same day it will bust again. It has busted when we are at home, work or out running errands. During the non winter months I always have a slow leak and have to fill about once a month. This leak is eating away at my motor mount and AC belt. I have came across a recall (s08) for this issue but chrysler said my VIN/engine type is not covered under this. Clearly I am having the same issue and do not understand to why I cannot get mine fixed. I have a strong belief that this is a manufacturer issue and I don't have an extra $500 laying around to fix it, if its even fixable my a local mechanic. I live in the midwest where we can get pretty harsh winters and with my power steering not working it is not safe. 75% of the time I have my 3 and 4 year old with me. The upsetting part about this is I am still paying on this car (only 6 months left thank goodness). I hope I can get some positive feedback and answers soon because the people from chrysler was not very professional or helpful. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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