2009 Dodge Journey: complete transmission failure

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. Additionally, the transmission failed to properly shift into the intended gear, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and shut off the vehicle and the vehicle failed to operate normally. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the ECM/ECU needed to be rewired. The ECM/ECU wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

There was a recall on the airbags & airbag module.. They supposedly replaced.. The electrical wire is now messed up bc the airbag light keeps coming on & off, the drivers side front door control lock to lock the car will not work, now engine light comes on & off and the transmission was replaced, all new components, driving the car on jan 4th 2020 & the engine just stops on me at traffic light.. This car has had nothing but problems after problems from the 1st day I bought it from the sales agent that lied to me about everything.. There are recalls on my car that still never got replaced.. I am the new owner of this 2009 dodge journey sxt on (2/16/2018).. I was told I'm the 2nd owner, I am the 4th owner and was lied about if this car was in a accident.. It was in a accident to do with the transmission stopping and the ppl that had this car b4 me the report says it was side swiped passenger side on (10/18/2017).. Found out more about the car I bought was in a major flood so someone didn't tell the truth & I was sold a car that has water damage & they covered it up and I been complaining since I bought this car... Something isn't right with this car & I got ripped off, this car the transmission stopped on me and I almost got in a bad car accident.. I've had a mechanic at a dodge dealership tell me & my dad I was sold a car that has water damage etc... I am having problems with the airbag light on & off and this was a recall and should be redone, the engine light is faulty and the steering wheel and electrical still, along with the fob ignition switch..

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 129,988 miles · MI

Not right,, transmission stopped on me driving, k & m dodge mechanic says it's not my fault that the transmission just stopped on me while driving, he said the 2 gear isn't there, this is 2 times now I almost got killed, to top that off I purchased this mused vehicle on 2/16/2018 & paid cash of $4,263.00 I asked if this car had any problems bc I do not want to put any money into it.. He told me & my parents only needed rear tires, I asked if it's neen in a car accident, he said no.. He said I will be the 2nd owner,, something isn't right, so I took it in on 2/17/2018 to get 2 new rear tires & omg, are you kidding me,, this car didn't have any airbags, electrical system was messed up, had to have a oil change on 2/22/2018, then it went in repair shop on 2/26/2018 for recall on airbags, then got it back on 3/26/2018, just for it to go back in on 4/1/2018 for a ball joint/tie rods/rotors/brakes front & back/ wheel alignment/new battery you got to be kidding me,, I am pissed as heck, found out I'm the 4th/5th owner,, it was in s car accident passenger side in oct 2017 car stalled on ppl, minor frame work, car is missing lots of parts, then I had to buy another tire front passenger side, key fob doesn't want to start car,,then I almost got hit driving bc ignition stopped on me driving,, then had starter replaced new on 8/26/2018 to top that off on aug 28 car stalls again, friend comes over with meter to check out car statistics & says car needs the transmission control modular reset so I can drive, so then try to drive car on sept 5th, won't move, so I have to get rides, then on sept 12th start up, try to drive it & the car stops, tried to drive it back to k & m dodge on sept 12th 2018,, it's been there since that day bc not drivable, needs a new transmission, I can't afford bc I am on disibility (social security disabilty), I called a lawyer on 2/17/2018

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Engine · MI

This(2009 dodge journey sxt),it has many safety issues, I told the sales guy I do not want to put any money into a vehicle, bought it on 2/16/2018, got new rear tires on 2/17/2018, I was told car needs a ball joint/tie rod asap, now I was mad, I got hold of a lemon law lawyer to get my money back, he can't help me bc the car is a 2009, he gave me info to call & found out the car was in a car accident on 10/8/2017 passenger side, found out the car had safety issues that needed to be done, so car went into shop on 2/26/2018 & I got it back on 3/27/2018. I had to get a new battery/new brakes front/back/rotors/ball joint/ nut/snap ring/then car just quit on me while driving, freaked me out, then I had to have the starter replaced, on 8/26/2018, now car went back in shop on 9/12/2018 bc the transmission stalled on me & I almost got reared end, the meter machine says it needs the transmission control module needed to be reset, wrong, the problem is the transmission & been hearing all kinds of nasty things to do with the chyrsler dodge ignition/ transmission / starter, this car has cost me so much money that I was lied too.. Safety issue is transmission I was told by 2 mechanics the transmission needs to be replaced bc the gear broke, nothing I did, transmission needs to be rebuilt or new one put in, I paid $4,263 plus now for everything else I was not planning on doing.. I been hearing bad stories about this car transmission/starter/ignition/electrical.. Plz help me out here, I almost got killed bc car stopped on me while driving.. . I bought this car on 2/16/2018 , milage was (124,627) & it's been in the repair shop more than me driving, it's back in on 9/12/2018,, plz help, I have all my receipts, I believe dodge/chyrsler should compensate something bc this transmission should have just quit on me driving & told gear broke, not my fault,help plz

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. When starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to greenbrier dodge of chesapeake (1717 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 39,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Locks, Tires · WA

2009 dodge journey. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. *ld the consumer stated the transmission failed. The doors would not lock and the tires blew out, as there was no tread on them.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Transmission · 33,729 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. While traveling 35 MPH, the transmission failed. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood and fluid leaked underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission was repaired previously under an extended warranty. The vehicle was diagnosed the technician verified an isolated oil leak to the power transfer unit, as the case was cracked. The power transfer unit was replaced. . The failure mileage was 33,166. Updated 7/14/15

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Transmission · 24,000 miles · OH

2009 dodge journey with less just over 23,000 miles needed all new brakes and rotors. The back brakes were completely shot and my car was relying completely on the front brakes. Not covered under warranty. Also had to have the front right tie-rod replaced - so loose the tire was ready to fall off. Now need an entirely new transmission (24,000 miles now). They do see the transmission issue as a problem, but justified the brakes going (told me it was the way I drive) and the tie-rod (lots of potholes in the area). It's insane that no-one at this dealership seems to think there is a problem with this car, but I know I got a lemon. They aren't even paying for a loaner car - I have to pay for a rental while it will likely be in the shop for over a week.

Filed Apr 15, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · 11,000 miles · NJ

Have a 2009 dodge journey and need a whole new transmission at 11,000 miles and now at 13,000 miles I needed brake pads. Still have whining noise that no dealer can figure out what it is. I have already had the radio replaced, a recall completed and several other items fixed. In less than a year. Unfortunately, I can not afford to trade it in.