The alarm system goes off by itself. The lights flash and the horn blows while the car is off. It can be at different times of the day.
2010 Dodge Journey electrical complaints
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The horn blows intermittently both while driving & sitting in the driveway. This causes a dangerous situation while driving & waking up my neighbors at night.
Ignition key turns off accidentally while driving - unsafe and can cause a fatal accident.
We purchased our 2010 dodge journey sxt brand new in october 2010 for 30k (a rip of for sure) - being young, naive and our first brand new vehicle purchase. Within 3000 miles, we had to have all of the rotors resurfaced. The brakes have been replaced twice. A full set of tires twice. The car shut off while running three times, almost resulting in horrible accidents (this was due to the ignition issue that *eventually* recalled). The alarm would go off randomly and often without reason. The dealer of course, was unable to replicate the error. So we were left with no other recourse than the remove the fuse, which is totally unsafe but was the only option we had. Now, within the past 8 months or so, the battery has been going dead after being left without running for at least two days. The battery has been completely replaced with a brand new battery twice, and a full diagnostic scan was ran on december 22nd when the latest new battery was installed. They found absolutely nothing wrong as to why the battery was draining. Now, today, its dead again after two days being left sitting - another full set of brakes was replaced a month ago - and yet another rotor needs to be replaced, as there is no salvaging this one. This car only has 60k miles on it. We have absolutely zero chance with the virginia (where we purchased the vehicle) 'lemon law', as any issues need to be reported within 18 months of the delivery of the vehicle. This vehicle needs to be completely recalled and all the issues need to be fixed by dodge. We're underwater for sure on our loan and at best, we'll only be able to get 3k for a trade in. Its a running when it wants to death trap and dodge needs to make this right with their customers. We loved it when we first purchased it, but now we're apprehensive about what else we're going to have go wrong with it.
I was out of town parked at a store would not start. As I was waiting on someone to come help me then 30 mins or so later my car started up. My boys and I cut our vacation short because its very unsafe having your car not start in a place you know no one. We've changed the battery. The next month I was getting gas and it wouldn't start again. I had a person jump me and took it to get checked out and they found nothing wrong with the car. So a month and a half the car did it again I was at the mall and it wouldn't start. This is a horrible feeling not knowing when or if your car is going to start or not. We can't drive out of town in it because the uncertainty if it's going to start or not. Which it is unfair to my boys when we at least do something on summer break or fall break or even winter break and we can't even go outside of our city.
I have read that several others online have had similar problems and dealer can not fix it. I have had this car 3 months and at random times when you try to start the car it will not turn over, will not start. It is not the battery, it has been tested. It will not start when jumped, it at times will start in neutral, but the others you just have to wait until it decides to start, hours, sometimes days. It is electrical, possibly anit theft. I do not understand why this has not been recalled.
Car will not start. Just clicking noise in gear shifter and near glove box. After about 50 times trying then vehicle starts and is fine until next time which may be weeks, months or days.
After car sits over night car is started and drove less then 5 minutes and car will shut off with out cause. Loss of power steering and brakes. Car has to placed in neutral and restarted. Will crank over about 6 times a small then restart. This car is unsafe to drive. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are going it will shut off.
The braking system has been a serious problem from the first month of my purchase.car was purchased in 2011, rotors & pads front replaced. Every year I replace rotors, pads calipers, even the master cylander. Recently an entire team of machanics worked several hours on the car, all were frustrated that they could not correct the brake problems. Said they have never seen anything like this before in their experience. Cost me $1000.00! Another problem showing up is the car just shuts off while driving. This , after the key was recalled and replaced. This has just happened twice.
Intermittent non-function of power windows, interior dome lights and dash lights cannot be activated or controlled with steering column controls, rear wiper washer motor activates when rear wiper is turned on, but turns off when the controls are advanced to the spray function. Keyless unlock intermittently non-functional. Took vehicle to dealership and was diagnosed as a faulty totally integrated power module (timp). Unfortunately the journey was omitted from the timp recall campaign leaving the customer on the hook for the repairs. This vehicle should be added to the recall list as it poses a safety risk of lack of wipers and other possible safety issues while driving.
Intermittent non-function of power windows, interior dome lights and dash lights cannot be activated or controlled with steering column controls, rear wiper washer motor activates when rear wiper is turned on, but turns off when the controls are advanced to the spray function. Keyless unlock intermittently non-functional.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. When any of the doors were opened, the horn sounded and the windshield wiper blades moved approximately a half inch. The contact believed that the failures could affect the lights and the battery could lose power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated program module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving 40 MPH, the head lamps flickered and failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Driving down the interstate, all of a sudden my heating/cooling would shut off along with my radio. Then it would come on. It did this several times. Shortly after that, my turn signals no longer worked and it caused me to almost get in an accident. I was driving approximately 65-70 MPH. It continued to do this even after stopping. A week later, as I got up to go to work in the morning, it wouldn't start. It would just click when attempting. It wasn't sending the signal to the starter to get it going. I was stranded. I feel like my vehicle is possessed and it's really scary.
My vehicle has an ignition issue. The key will turn back to acc mode while trying to start or going down the road. This has been reviewed by beaman auto in murfreesboro, tn and they agree that the ignition is the issue. The dealer/chrysler refuse to deal with this under the ignition switch recall.
Vehicle has intermittent problem where, when starting, only a "click" sound is heard, and engine does not start. Told originally, that the battery was bad. It was replaced. Problem recurred. Then told the alternator and starter were bad, so they were replaced. The problem recurred. Service department told us that software on the "computer" needed to be updated, so that was done. The problem continues to recur. When vehicle won't start, jumping it won't help. We have to just try over and over again. Sometimes it starts after a few tries, sometimes we have to wait 20-30 minutes before engine finally starts. One instance, the vehicle didn't start for an hour. The last communication with the dealer, after having this problem for a number of years, was that they can't fix it because they have no idea what is wrong. This was after spending hundreds of dollars on what turned out to be unnecessary repairs
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the starter and battery were changed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that the horn became operable independently without warning. The failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who diagnosed that the alternator, starter, fuel pump and ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was stated that the key was unable to connect to a sensor in the ignition. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that the horn failed to sound randomly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 02/15/2017*ct
The horn goes off intermittently sometimes just sitting in the driveway. This is dangerous as fellow motorists or pedestrians think that I am blowing my horn at them.
The horn blows by itself at all different times
Rear door locks will not open with the key fob or by pushing the unlock door button from inside the car. If you manuall open the rear doors by pulling up ont he knob they will not lock when driving or with the key fob or by hitting the door lock butoon. This is a known issue and dodge chrysler will not fix it
The horn blows by itself at all different times.
Horn beeps at random times, while parked in driveway, while driving, etc. This causes a severe issue when your horn beeps at others for no reason when driving down road. This seems to be a known issue with this model, however it appears chrysler doesn't fully understand the cause or fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 10/05/16*lj
The horn randomly honks without pushing the horn button. This happen both while sitting unattended as well as while driving. Very distracting to both driver and others driving near by. We had to pull the fuse's disabling the horn to be able to drive the car. Dealer has been unable to resolve. It appears to be a common problem as you can find videos online of the make and model doing the exact same thing our car does. Why isn't there a recall on this unsafe condition?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle required multiple attempts to start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Ignition switch spring getting stuck. Key fob will not go in or come out without force.
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