2010 Dodge Journey: sudden loss of power

Filed May 31, 2025 · Electrical · MO

Since buying my car, it has completely shut off while driving down the street 3 times with the key still in the run/on position. When it has done this I've lost power steering, power braking and complete power loss. The 3rd time this happened while I was taking my children to school and almost caused us to crash so I called a local locksmith, because I thought it was my key because the remote functions (lock, unlock, panic, and remote start) had stopped working also, paid for a new key and programming, only to find out it wasn't just the key, it was also the wireless ignition node module was defective too so I had to have it replaced and programmed as well. The locksmith asked my permission to disassemble the WIN module to inspect it for the cause of the problem and he said that there was a bad contact point inside that was breaking connection and causing the shutdown. I had to pay $1000.00 for these parts and service and I no longer have access to the module that was originally in my car since he took it apart. Thank God I managed to avoid any accidents when these incidents happened. The first time was in March of 2025

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 Feb 27, 2020 · Steering · 160,000 miles · IN

This is the second time within three months this has happened. First time I was driving at 30 MPH and was able to safely pull over. Second time. Driving and all the sudden lose power steering. A hose under car keeps bursting at the pinch clamp and losing all power steering fluid. This has happened twice this winter. Last night at start up with below freezing temps. Car started heard a noise like I ran over something ( car was in park) and lost all power steering fluid.

Filed Nov 9, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,000 miles · TX

While driving, all electrical goes out or flickers. The car will sometimes lose power on acceleration above 20mph regardless if turning, on highway or neighborhood roads. This has happen a few times since last month and thought it was my battery. I exchanged the battery and the issue wasnt resolved.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Steering · 20 miles · MT

I started my 2010 dodge journey and was driving down the interstate. I began to go around a sharp curve and realized I had lost all power steering. This almost resulted in a crash into another vehicle and then almost a barricade. Thankfully I was able to somewhat gain control of the vehicle. My wife and 10 month old baby were also in the vehicle. I later learned that the power steering return line had ruptured. I would consider this a isolated incident and not a vehicle problem if there wasn't already a recall for other dodge journeys with the exact same problem.

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Steering · 60,574 miles · IA

Loss of steering twice due to extremely cold weather. Return hose burst and lost power steering. Also power steering fluid leak. High pressure hose burst loss of steering again.

Filed Jan 21, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · IA

Cars horn starts beeping whenever it wants. Traction control goes off whenever it wants keeping us from getting car in drive. Lost power to everything when driving down highway. Return line of power steering pump has ruptured 6 times in the last year. It just did it again 1-20-2019. The last rupture wasted the pump.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 65,803 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and loss power. The vehicle was able to restart. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact stated that livonia chrysler jeep (30777 plymouth rd, livonia, michigan 48150) replaced the vehicle battery three times and the starter was replaced twice. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, they could not duplicate the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 65,803.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · NJ

The car turns off in the middle of driving, one time I was stopped at a red light second time making a right turn. Lose power steering can't turn the wheel this has happened twice now in the last two months. This is very dangerous. No warning no indicators come on. Feel very unsafe!

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 102,000 miles · MI

Just purchased 2010 journey with 102,000 miles. 3rd day of ownership, vehicle stalled 6 times in a 15 minute drive. Stalled while slowing to stop and while accelerating. No warning liguys, just lost power steering and realized it stalled. 6 times in 15 minutes. Engine code says o2 sensor failure

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Electrical · 67,569 miles · GA

My car picks when it wants to crank. Sometimes it cranks by key manually and other times I walk outside to take the trash out, key no where near me, the truck is running. While driving the vehicle would just lose power. The lights on the dash would flicker on and off. The cars alarm would just randomly go off all hours of the night and day. For a full year no one could tell me what the problem was. The power kept draining from the battery even after I purchased an almost $200 battery. I took it to precision tune for a diagnostic test, after two days they still couldn't find a problem and finally on day three I call to find out it was the tipm, a part that's over $1000. Well this part is on back order and has been since january with dodge. There is no estimated date of when they'll restock and there is almost 400 people in front of me. With this many problems this part should be recalled.

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · MD

I have had several incidents with this vehicle. On two different occasions as I was driving, as I began to brake, I lost all power and on two other occasions the vehicle wouldn't start and I had to call to get a jump, but was told my battery is good both times. The last incident happened on 4/23/2017 at 8:30 pm est. I got in to start it, but it wouldn't start and I called a service tech, who came out to jump start it, only to tell me that my battery is fine and that according to his equipment working properly. He was unable to start the car; however, I started it without incident this morning, but who knows how long before it wont star or just stops running as I'm driving and I lose lights, brakes, etc.