2010 Dodge Journey: check engine light

Filed May 1, 2023 · Engine · MI · fire

While driving my engine caught on fire. My safety was put at risk because I had to pull over and get out the car. Flames started coming from the hood of the car. I just dropped my newborn baby off 10 minutes prior and was around the corner from picking up my other child. I had to call 911 and wait for the fire department to come. I tried to put it out myself but the fire was too great and I was afraid it would explode. My check engine light was on but I was told it was for an old misfire. I haven’t not had any issues with my vehicle, I drive it to work everyday. Vehicle has not been inspected by insurance as I do not currently have active insurance on vehicle. Chrysler customer service states because vehicle is 13 years old they are not liable. No dodge dealership will look at vehicle because it will be difficult to find issue alas the vehicle is totaled. There is a recall R32 starting in 2011 for this model. My engine although made in 2010 is the same engine in the recall. 2.4 liter 4 cylinder.

Filed Feb 25, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 68,700 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not properly accelerate before eventually stalling. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as normal however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 68,700.

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 107,348 miles · IN

Was driving at approximately 30 miles an hour on a turning road onto a highway and vehicle shut off. Lost all power steering and brakes were hard. Had to immediately get over to the side of the road to avoid traffic coming from the rear as I lost lights as well and may not have been seen as it was dark and the vehicle is black. When pulled over I put the vehicle in park and attempted to restart. After the 2nd time turning the key it started. No check engine lights are present on the car other than a TPMS sensor.

Filed May 7, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · TX

I was driving down the highway and my car stalled completely. I had to coast to the side of the highway and try to restart my car. Also, have issues with battery being drained of all power, had to replace battery. My horn randomly beeps whether driving or not. Alarm system will sound all hours of night, had to pull fuse. Since then the hazard lights randomly blink off and on. The day after the engine stalled on me, now have a check engine light on and code is throwing out its the erg valve system and gasket... These are big issues and need to be repaired. I'm not happy with these issues and dodge needs to do something about it.

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 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · MA

The vehicle continuously stalls while I'm driving. I have not driven on the highway because it's a major safety issue. The horn goes off crazily sometimes while parked. And, recently while driving locally in my neighborhood the car over heated. The engine light comes on off , and sometimes I have to wait a while before I can get the car to start. I have brought it to a private mechanic on numerous occasions and he's unsure of what's going on and questions recall. I have spent thousands of dollars and it's been a frustrating journey with this journey.

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken multiple times to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. In addition, two weeks prior to the failure, the horn was beeping independently while the vehicle was parked. The contact also stated that the vehicle was overheating. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was currently at an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 154,000 miles · GA

I have replaced the alternator twice since we bought it. But the engine light comes on , the and light comes on and the traction light comes on. Sometimes the just flash off and on. Then the next two to three days these lights are persistently on and the car does not want to go over 20 to 30 miles per hour. Two of the four cylinders seems to be "misfiring" or not firing at all. All these things are obviously happening when you are driving the vehicle. And sometimes when you are coming to a stop sign of traffic light, the vehicle will just shutdown. Then you have to try and jump it off for it to crank again....if it will crank at all. Had to tow it to a garage for repair on march 24, 2019. Replaced the battery, alternator(for the second time), and spark plugs.

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Electrical · 56,500 miles · AK

Periodically honking at driver in garage or on road. Updated system software with dealership and stopped for a few months. Car refused to turn over until connected to another vehicle to jump start, check engine light is on, horn started honking again.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · WI

Have had intermittent starting issues as I have found do many other owners of this vehicle. Turn key fob and no start. Starter and battery have been changed. Many similar complaints online. I was told by mechanic until it is no start at all, dealer able to duplicated or check engine light illuminates for code nothing they can be done. Been dealing with this issue intermittently for 3 years.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 77,000 miles · AL

The horn blows by itself, while driving and while sitting in the garage unoccupied. It has shut off while driving in heavy traffic and I had to put it in neutral to restart it. The aur bag light has come on and apparently in the words of my mechanic "I can't find anything wrong with it". The air and heat stopped working in the back of the vehicle last year. The check engine light goes on and off. I've had it towed to the shop twice because it would not start, just to be told it cranked right up once at the shop and again "I can't find anything wrong with it". It doesn't accelerate like it's supposed to when taking off, jerks and lags, and once accelerated it continues to jerk and lag.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Engine · 144,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle stalled. Upon purchasing the vehicle 30 days ago, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact restarted the vehicle and it operated normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred at least twice a day for the past 30 days. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.