Brakes, allignment, drive shaft was bent...4th set of tires purchased in feb. 2013 gas tank & fuel pump needed replaced april 2013 caliper locked up causing fire, vehicle needed to be towed may 2013.
2009 Dodge Journey tires complaints
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2009 dodge journey air pressure sensor failure. On 4-23-13. I was traveling a local highway about 65 MPH when the valve stem and pressure sensor came loose and fell into the tire on the right rear tire. I managed to get the car stopped safely after loosing control. After reading a dodge forum on-line. The general idea is that this 2009 dodge journey pressure sensor is poorly designed. From what I understand. Dodge changed the material the sensor is made of in 2011.
Traveling at 60mph on west bound m-59 highway, in michigan, when all air pressure lost out of rt. Rear tire. Managed to get car stopped in front of a belle tire store. Had them take car in for repairs and they told me that it was just one more failure, due to road salt, of the aluminum valve stem on a chrysler TPMS air pressure sending unit. They advised me to replace unit on all four wheels because they would soon be failing. I replaced two of them at a cost of $65 each because that was all that I could afford. They said that it was a common problem and showed me a bushel of defective chrysler (siemens) units. Since only the valve stems are bad, and easy to replace, I looked for replacements on the internet but found none. Too bad that they make you buy a $65 part over the failure of a $1 part. By-the way, there are units offered with rubber valve stems that hold up just like the old ones. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
During regular oil change the service manager notified me that my tire pressure valve stems on three wheels had corroded to the point of breaking off. One tire lost pressure completely, requiring me to have it replaced immediately. If this had occurred on the road it could have been disastrous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The vehicle was equipped with kumho solus khh16 tires, tire size 225/55/19. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake continuously. In addition, there was a vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both front tires were replaced with new tires. The defective tires exhibited severe tread separation. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 26,800. Updated 12/14/12*lj the consumer stated after having the tires balanced and rotated, the owner noticed the steering wheel began to shake while exiting the dealership parking lot. Dealer found both front tires exhibited belt seperation. Updated 12/17/2012
I sustained nonrepairable to a tire on my vehicle during a highway trip. When I went to a authorized dealer to purchase a new tire, I found that they do not stock a single tire of the type authorized by the vehicle manufacturer per warrenty specification. I had to drive on the freeway at night with a skinny emergency tire installed for over 100 miles. I felt very unsafe and nervous being placed in this situation.
On the first incident, the right driver side tire suddenly went flat. Valve rotted, that tire was fixable. We questioned the cold weather. We figured it was a fluke. On july 15, 2012 rear driver side tire suddenly went flat while driving 55 MPH - warm weather - brought it to a tire company and they stated the valve rotted on this tire as well and that the tire was unrepairable. Both times our 3 and 6 year old children were in the car with us- this is a huge safety issue. I know another person that recently owned a dodge journey and had a blow out - they ended up across the road and down the bank. Luckily no injuries. I don't think this is a coincidence. This could result in bodily injury. The valves on these cars need to be addressed immediately. Today I am spending $1325 to replace all 4 tires and rims so that myself and my children do not end up in a fatality.
Valve stem sensors on the two rear tires are corroded and cracked. Driving down road metal on valve stem fell off causing rapid air loss in tire. Other tire with corroded valve stem broke at car wash. This is a well known probably, I know this because I am a deputy sheriff and this same problem happened to our squad cars, which our dodge chargers. After two deputies had blowouts at high rate of speed sheriff ordered all sensors changed. If you google online this problem is coming and people are going to die in an accident from this. This has to be recalled by chrysler. Chrysler knows this problem exists because they changed the sensors in 2011.
On april 28, 2009 I have a tire failure while driving an a well maintained paved highway. Specifically, I had a sidewall failure on my right rear tire. Upon examination of the tire I found a "v" shaped failure in the sidewall of about one half inch. Closer examination revealed that the chords in the tire were frayed as opposed to being cut cleanly. During the first week of april 2011, I experienced another sidewall failure with the same "v" shaped break while traveling on a well maintained paved highway. I decided at that time to replace all four tires with ome tires and I kept the remaining three good tires. In february, 2012, I experienced a third sidewall failure with the same "v" shaped rupture in the sidewall of the left front tire. My mileage at this time was approximately 40500. The replacement tire that was installed was from the original ome tires that I had kept when I replaced after the second failure. Approximately 3 months later that replacement tire developed a bulge on the outside tread area of approximately 12" long by 2" wide. I then replaced all fours again with another brand. The ome tires originally on my vehicle and the first set of replacement tires were: kumho 225/55r bw kh16 99t.
Brakes continue to go bad. Vehicle calls for numerous brake changes including the rotors as well. Dodge notified and nothing has been resolved. Also their valve stems are breaking in half in cold weather. Causing tires air to deplete within 8 seconds. I have the valve stem from my car that broke and the other was replaced earlier under warranty. If this valve stem was to break in half while at high speeds on the highway, someone could be killed.
Tire valve stems - tire pressure light was on as weather got colder, when I tried to remove the valve caps the stems broke off and the tires deflated. The stem was corroded into the plastic cap and when twisted, stem broke off. Thank god that they didn't break off while the car was running down the highway as would of caused an accident. This condition has happened over and over on this vehicle and there needs to be a recall before someone gets killed.
Valve stem damaged while checking and filling tires.
Valve stem damged while checking and inflating tires.
2009 dodge journey sxt. In the year I have owned it, I have replaced brakes twice, as rite now I am replacing them cause they started squeaking a week ago and today they locked up. Also replacing one of the calipers. Any time I take a hard left turn, there is a loud grinding noise. I have replaced the tires already, and have had to replace the rear 2 again recently. Any time I go to brake when going over 40 MPH, the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. I have also received a recall from a local dealership for a wiring harness in drivers side. When I went in to dealership, they put it on order and said they would call when it came in, but never did. That was 6 months ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated the tire pressure sensor gauge had broken on the vehicle. The stems on the front passenger side and the rear passenger side had also broken. The failure was caused by corrosion. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told this is a known problem with the vehicle, and that is why the 2011 was changed to a brass stem from cast aluminum. The failure was 39,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2009 dodge journey equipped with kumho kusolsk816 tires, size 225/55/r19 dot 27pjya5m. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed that the tread on the front drivers tire was separating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the tread on two additional tires was also separating. The tires were not repaired or replaced because there were no tires available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would make one tire available for her.the failure and current mileages were approximately 16,200.
I own a 2009 dodge journey that I bought brand new. In 2 years I have gone through multiple brake pads and the car has almost no mileage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey equipped with kumho solus tires, size 225/55/r19, dot number: 27pjya5m . While driving approximately 30 MPH, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and there was a noise exhibited from the rear passenger side tire. The contact stopped and exited the vehicle and discovered that the tire was flat. The tire was replaced with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the belt of the tire was damaged and the tire was not repairable. The tire was on back order and would not be available for approximately three months for replacement. The tire was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
After raining the passenger side rear door fills with water. When I close the door I hear the water swish around inside and then I see it drain out of the bottom of the door. This is the 4th time that I have seen this happen in as many weeks. My wife has also noticed the exact same thing before I did. The door fills with water pretty much every time it rains. It seems like it is at least filling up with several cups of water. I am concerned with mold getting into the car and also the probability of an electrical short. This happens every single time it rains. In addition to the door filling with water the low tire pressure light keeps coming on and the rear left tire will slowly deflate. I have already had the tire replaced once and the same thing happened again in a matter of weeks. Outside air temperature seems to have no effect on when this occurs because it happen during the cold and when it is hot out. Usually the low tire pressure warning will come on within one week of filling the tire.
I have a 2009 dodge journey and the tire (while not in motion) tire went flat. Found out the sensor for the air pressure is the issue. This is a hazardous to every owner. What if this would have happen w/ other passengers in the vehicle especially my baby. This could have resulted in a horrific accident. This vehicle should be recall w/ some other alternative measures for the sensors. I understand all four tires have sensors and this can happen at any time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The vehicle had kumho tires, line solus, tire size 225/55/r19 on the vehicle. The dot was not available. The contact stated after taking the vehicle in for a front end alignment, they advised her that all four tires were separating. The vehicle was not repaired since the tires were on back-order. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
My wife tried to take the cap off one of her tires to put air in her tire. As she was trying to twist the cap off, it blew off of the tire and hit her in the face. I took the tire to a shop and they said that it was the wheel sensor that the tip corroded off. They replaced the sensor on that tire and then went to check the pressure on the other tires. When they tried to take the cap off of another tire, the end of that tire sensor also snapped off. My wife's vehicle is a 2009 dodge journey with 34,000 miles on it. When I called the service department of the dealership where I bought the vehicle, they said that the sensor is not covered under any warranty when it breaks off at the tip like that.
I own a 2009 dodge journey, within the last month my wife and I have both experienced tire blowouts. The problem comes from the valve of the tire snapping off and immediate loss of air pressure. These incidents have taken place in the winter. This is a very dangerous matter that needs to be followed up. After the first incident 12/12/2010, I took vehicle to my mechanic who put a rubber valve on till I could vehicle into dealer. The second incident took place 1/13/2011. I called the dodge dealer told him about what had happened and scheduled an appointment to have valves replaced, when I asked if they would replace other two valves I was told they would have to contact talk to dodge. Dodge said it would pay for damage to tire this should be an immediate recall when your dealing with safety.
We purchased a used 2009 dodge journey with 41,000 miles on it. The low tire indicator light was on, which the dealer assured us was due to cold winter air. 10 days later a tire went flat sitting in the driveway. I changed the tire to the donut spare, took it to a tire store, and they explained that the TPMS device had broken, which had allowed the tire to deflate. They checked the other tires and 3 of the 4 tires had broken TPMS devices. The mechanic indicated they saw similar problems with lots of dodge vehicles, especially in winter. The tire store did not have the parts they needed to fix it right then, so a regular valve stem was placed in those three tires as a temporary fix. The mechanic indicated that the TPMS devices in the other two tires were so broken that any sudden disturbance, such as a pothole, could have caused them to lose pressure very quickly, and that this was a definite safety hazard.
At 2000 miles on my 2009 dodge journey I started having problems with my front passenger window sticking, and brakes squeaking. Also car not shifting when taking off and when you slow down and try to speed back up. I took it in. They told me maybe sap in window and brakes fine. Three days later window acting up again. Took it in. Same reason. Cleaned and greased. This is the eight time I've taken it in. They have replaced motors, switches, tracks, seals and now wont roll up or down . The brakes have been an issue since the start. At 21000 miles the dealer tells me I need new pad and rotors. Take it to brake shop and they tell me all I need is pad. Brakes working fine right now but still squeak every now and then. They have replaced electrical harnesses that may catch on fire. The squeaking noise now has turned into other parts that are having to be replaced. My computer chip has been reset 4 times and cheap plastic mirrors on visors and sunglass holder and light on inside roof. The springs on my back doors have popped out leaving the door stuck open. Went to eat with 23000 miles on the car and after leaving the car would not start. Called dealer and they called a tow truck and wanted me to pay for that also. My car has been in two different dealerships on 10-15 different occasions for repairs. They still have not got these issues fixed. What can I do?
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitor valve had fractured on each tire except the front passenger side tire. After the first failure, the dealer repaired the vehicle. After the second failure, the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the parts for repair were on national backorder. The vehicle was eventually replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired after the third failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000 and the current mileage was approximately 35,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 02/09/11*lj upadted 03/03/11
19 inch kuhmo tires and the suspension on the front end 2009 dodge journey, it rubs under the wheel well causing my front tire to blow out, the other tire is heading in the same direction, worn real bad on inside edge, the spring sits low in the wheel well and when you bounce it hits and rubs.
I own a 2009 dodge journey with 78,000 miles the car has been great. At 60k miles I needed to purchase new tires, the car has kuhmo 205 55 r19 tires, kuhmo is the only maker of this size tire, and the tires are on back order indefinitely!!! I was told by dodge that they were sorry but they could give me a years worth of oil changes for free? Great free oil changes for a car I cant drive?
At 31,000 miles my 2009 dodge journey began shaking when brakes applied. Had to replace both front and back brakes and rotors at a cost of $450. Currently a shake exist in the chassis of the vehicle when I reach speeds of 50 MPH or greater. Tires where balance 3 times and final diagnosis by dealership is that I have one "egg shaped" kumho tire that kumho will not take responsibility for and would cost me $267.00 to change as there is only one manufacture of this tire.
At 11k miles I had to have front brakes replaced. Shortly after that my back brakes had to be replaced and my back rotors were warped. The dealer told me I had exceeded the 12k manufacturer warranty and had to pay for repair. After researching consumer reviews and having read of numerous complaints on brakes / rotors I sent a letter to chrysler along with complaints. I did not receive any letter, not a phone call, just a check for repayment of brake work. Since then I have had my censor light come on twice for the tires and up until now, after reading from this website was I unaware this vehicle appears to have problems with tires as well. My vehicle is currently in the shop. I had taken in twice for a noise that was coming from the front passenger side. The first time I was told they could not find anything. The 2nd I was told it was a computer chip that needed adjusting and it would be "fine". It wasn't fine. The noise got worse. My power locks on driver door and my remote key would not work. I took my vehicle in for both the noise and the power locks/key not working. I have been without a vehicle since monday (it is friday) and it is due to having to replace a wiring system and alternator. An alternator? My vehicle has 25k miles!! Please help.....there are almost 200 complaints for all the same problems I am having. This is not right.
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