2010 Dodge Journey: multiple warning lights

Filed Jun 24, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

It all started with no starts and had starter replaced and then charging problem had new battery and alternator replaced . Then driving to work all the dashboard lights lit up like a Christmas tree and died a couple of times once in the middle of the road . Even when the car was in park and key out of the ignition the lights on dashboard would light up , like the car never totally shut off?Replaced ecm afterwards thinking that was the problem but wasn’t the case (I still have the original ecm unit ) and still there was a battery drain , driving it and the lights lit up the dashboard and stalled out . You can here a buzzing sound after the car if off and key is removed ?

Filed May 10, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

Brake system has ongoing and continuous defects, malfunctions and failure. I have had calipers fall off and pr stick causing the wheel to overheat and melt the tire rim. Replaced all that. Brakes never seem strong enough to properly stop this vehicle safely. Brake lights stay off and on light a Christmas tree. Had several inspections for code errors. Replace entire system in January of 2023. $1,800. Less than 500 miles later, another caliper sticks, then snaps causing entire break assembly to move, damaging yet another wheel rim. I love this vehicle. The room, style. But it's not safe. I've almost caused an accident on the road 3 times due to this useless brake system. This last incident put me in a ditch. It's still in the mechanics shoo. Severe wheel damage this time.

Filed Apr 8, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

There is a lighting bolt that repeatedly pops up on dashboard and the car cuts off immediately in mid drive !! I have been to the dealership spent $3200 plus and it just keeps coming back on . Also all the lights flicker on and off while driving or when you hit the turning signals this is ridiculous!! It’s 2022, these issues should had been recalled !!! This is horrible and unsafe especially when driving with children!

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

Started with random horn blowing. I had to take fuses out of tipm to stop this. About 1 year later the battery died. Rwould not take a jump. Had car towed to a garage and eplaced the battery, it was dead again 3 weeks later. It would not take a jump. Had car towed to a different garage, they said I needed a new battery. The garage managed to jump start the car and I drove it home with many dash lights blinking and the power/engine limping along. This is apparently a widespread problem with the tipm. This should be a recall.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · GA

I have taken it gotten it fix so many times the light will stay off for a week then the check engine lights keep coming on saying the same thing over and over. Then it will add more things that is wrong. It will cut off while driving all the lights come on. I won't get on freeway scared it will just cut off

Filed Aug 2, 2019 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · NY · crash

2010 dodge journey - on july 8, 2019 my wife stopped at a local station for gas but when she pulled out of the station she lost all dashboard lights. The radio was playing but the controls were not working to turn the radio down or off. She decided that since the vehicle seemed to be running okay she would continue to her next stop. When she arrived at her next stop she pulled into a parking spot. All dash lights etc were still off. While depressing the brake and attempting to place the car in park the RPM's increased dramatically and she lunged forward and crashed into the building. The air bag did not deploy and the headlights were not damaged. However give the damaged cased by the fallen debris and some under carriage damage the car was determined a total loss. Since there were no recalls for the sudden acceleration problem there seem to be no interest on the part of the chrysler dealer or my insurance agent to investigate the crash any further.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Electrical · 149,000 miles · TN

The car will not start sometimes, with no reasoning behind it. Battery and alternator have both been tested as good in 3 different locations. I can turn it and it will make one click but not turn over and start. However, all the lights works, I can use power locks, radio, lights, charge port but yet the car will not turn over and start. I've read online to put the car in neutral when this happens and it will start. I have not tried it yet because it has not happened since I got it tested. Each time it will usually start on it's on after turn the key on and off several times. Also, the starter has been tested and is in good condition. All reasoning anyone can give me is an electrical defect. It has been happening for the last 2 months and getting more frequent.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

Vehicle randomly will not start. Brakes go stiff. All lights radio etc works, car just refuses to start (it is not even attempting to start) after a few hours car will start

Filed May 25, 2016 · Electrical · 81,759 miles · IN

Bought 2010 dodge journey (used) from tom wood ford dealership. I have made 3 payments. The vehicle would not start leaving me stranded in a parking lot. I tried to jump it without success. When I turned the key to jump it, white smoke came from the engine compartment and there was a strong odor of melting plastic. I grabbed my kid and belongings and fled the vehicle. I had it towed to shop. They replaced the battery and sent me on my way. The next day it started rough. I drove it approximately 2 miles to a gas station. It would not restart. Had it towed back to shop for further evaluation. All lights, radio, power windows, etc. Are functioning, starter makes clicking sound, alternator checked out ok, new battery installed, but it will not start. Mileage is 81,759.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed without warning. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure recurred shortly afterwards. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wires for the tag lights were melted. In addition, the contact mentioned that the side mirrors, doors, and all the lights were turning on and off independently and burning fumes was emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 90,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the ignition independently switched from the on position to the accessory position. In addition, the vehicle shut off, the steering wheel seized, and all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact placed the gear lever into the park position, and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.