2009 Dodge Journey: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 93,000 miles · MI

Car has had to have brakes multiple times for excess wear and problems with caliper, engine runs rough and hesitates to accelerate at speeds over 45 miles per hr, checkengine comes on and flashes and the goes solid, codes show up as po202 with definition of cylinder 2 injector electrical circuit unit had a fault lodged or was disconnected for predetermined time. This car is costing me an arm and leg

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 138,503 miles · NV

Let it be noted that after the r03 recall all the following issues started occurring. First incident: driving about 30mph every light on the dashboard except the engine light illuminated, gauges spun around and back and forth, then stopped all together, the rmp's revved up to 5ooo and the accelerator went to the floor with no action as if the car was off. There was a obviuous loss of power, the car was hesitating like it wanted to stall out, and the vehicle once stopped did not start again until being jumped. Once started, none of the light were on except, oddly now, the engine light which threw codes po0562 & po700. The battery read 12.2v on the diagnostic while off then 14.4 when the car was started(after being jumped for 1 minute only). 5 minutes into the drive and boom, the demon took over the car again but now the car would not go pst maybe 7mph, again in accelerator power,no shifting, all power still on in the car, but seems low on power. Once turned off, it would not start but still had power. Again, got jumped, diagnostic, and same codes, alternator fine, battery fine, seems to be getting poor connection. Started 2 days later and loud, unstable idle, won't switch gears seems as if its on but running off of stored power. Dealer now says only code is po622. Symptoms are seeming to be the tipm all over again. Again, none of this started until I took it to dodge to have the ro3 recall repaired. The key since also does not register at times, will say "mismatch key" on dashboard, all sensors flash then go away such as (gascap, door ajar, check engine light would ignite with no code, gate, key), wouldn't turn over, frequent :dead battery" then starts without jump few minutes later. Overtime the car will act possessed with all lights on is after hitting a bump, again chrysler dealer recall department is stating tipm, dewlap will not check that while diagnosing. Help!

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Electrical · 32,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. While driving approximately 45 MPH, there was excessive hesitation and the brake pedal was depressed. The engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic control module and sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

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 May 19, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Bought the vehicle used from a toyota dealer ,the brakes were pulsating from warped rotors ,had a brake job done and now the brakes are squealing, /and now the second thing the vehicle hesitates to start, you have to keep turning the key on and off to get it to start ,when you try to start it just clicks one time ,if were a bad connection on the batt. It would click as long as you held the key to the start position .not happy with this vehicle at all but I'm stuck with the payments so I have to live with it ...

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · IN

Brakes and rotors have been replaced on this car at least 3 times already. Along with numerous other problems that journey owners have complained about including: steering sounds when turning, power windows hesitating to work, car not starting, battery replaced too soon. Cosmetic problems such as visor mirror cover broken, seats staining, and seals around doors and tire wells fall off. This car has so many complaints online I don't know why we can't get something in return for all these problems.

Filed Nov 29, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 20,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. While driving approximately 25 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and the vehicle hesitated to stop. The contact drove the vehicle slowly to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front and rear brakes were worn and would have to be replaced, as well as the rotors. The contact also noticed that the rear passenger side door was holding water in the interior and would leak from the bottom of the door when the door was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 01/24/12*lj the consumer also stated in december 2009, the vehicle would randomly not start. After letting the vehicle sit for about 15 minutes, it would then start. There were problems with the transmission, exhaust pipes rusting, and doors holding in water. Update 01/27/12

Filed Oct 23, 2010 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · IL

As I was driving my 2009 dodge journey on the highway going 70 MPH it stuttered and hesitated to pick up speed. I proceeded to get on an off ramp I could not pick up speed to avoid being hit by other cars catching up to me!! Luckily I made it to my destination safely!! The check engine light comes on shortly afterwards1 I took it to the dealer to find out what the problem is, they haven't properly diagnosed it right yet!! The car still dies on me while driving!!! By the way I had the car for 6 months and 50,000 miles!!! Dodge really needs to fix this problem with their creation of death!!! Hopefully they will before someone dies in a car crash because their car went from 70 MPH to 0 in 60 seconds!!! I took it to a repair shop and a dodge dealership the repair shop says it needs a whole new computer the dealer say it's a bad solenoid!!! I don't know what it is and I should have to pay for dodge bad build of this vehicle with money or my life!!!

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Brakes · CA

Tl* the contact rented a 2009 dodge journey from a local temporary rental vehicle facility. The contact stated the vehicle would vibrate excessively when applying the brakes from a speed of at least 35 MPH. The contact stated the feeling was similar to metal scraping against metal. There was an increased stopping distance and there was a hesitation in brake engagement when the brakes were applied. The failure would occur intermittently. The rental vehicle facility stated they were not aware of the failure. The contact was unaware if the rental facility made any repairs to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages are unknown. Updated 10/13/10*bf updated 10/21/10

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 21,000 miles · NJ

On monday, march 8, 2010, my wife, two year old daughter and I suffered a third episode of the following dangerous malfunctions: steering, transmission and drivetrain issues that, without notice, result in an unbearable screeching and grinding noise emanating from underneath the vehicle at speeds between 15 and 30 MPH, a pause and hesitation in acceleration between speeds of 15 and 30 m.p.h. That causes the car to jump forward, the immediate loss of accurate steering and a burning smell throughout the car interior we suffered the most recent episode, without notice, while driving through rush hour traffic at 7:45 a.m. We waited two hours for a tow truck to arrive. Fortunately, my wife and daughter were only shaken, but not injured. In the last three months, we have had an unsafe rear tire replaced, sunroof parts replaced for constant leaking, a new electronic module installed to prevent the episodes of the entire electronic system malfunctioning causing the loss of car function and door locks and multiple power steering parts replaced.