2010 Dodge Journey: misfire or rough idle

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 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 Aug 28, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · VA

Rebuilt cylinder heads due to misfire in 2 cylinders. Engine will not start, starter will just click when key is turned. Horn beeps by itself.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle's electrical system failed without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a factory failure or misfire code. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2012 · Engine · 32,204 miles · AZ

This 2010 dodge journey sxt which was delivered to me on 18 march 2010. On 19 july 2010 I had to take this vehicle to tucson dodge when the check engine came on and the vehicle commenced to shudder. Examination by the service department found that the # 1 cylinder was misfiring and the intake and exhaust valves were not sealing properly.also, the lower intake manifold plug was seeping coolant. The expansion coolant tank was leaking at the seam. These problems necessitated the replacement of the entire right cylinder head assembly and lower intake manifold,and expansion coolant tank. After repair and return of the vehicle to me, 26 july 2012 , upon starting the vehicle a distinct clicking noise was heard . Which I reported to the service department who were quite dismissive about it . On or about 27 august I returned to the dealership the clicking was getting louder and the vehicle was shuddering again. This necessitated a second engine repair. "the rocker arms are walking due to worn blocks and rockers". Ergo the left and right bank rocker arms/shafts/tappets had to be replaced. Chrysler has failed.neglected and refused to replace the engine in its entirety despite my demand that they do because of repeated documented defects therewith. This engine should not have been broken down and repaired. Evidence the second engine parts failure. Also, why should the blocks be worn at 32k miles? I am thinking that they were worn when they were put in at the factory and an inspector missed this if in fact they were even inspected at assembly.I have absolutely no confidence in the roadworthiness of this vehicle. This engine presents a serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of me and/or my wife and grandchildren while we are out in the vehicle. I am concerned that the engine next will seize or shut down putting me or them in harms way without warning. *tr

Filed May 20, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 15,000 miles · ND

Started with a flashing check engine light after awhile will stay on & only flash intermittently. Dealer found code for #1 cylinder misfire & a tsb to update the software. 2 weeks later it returned, when the light flashes the steering wheel & front end shakes. No codes, no tsbs. It returned within 80 miles of last trip to dealer, they performed tsb 18-024-10 crank sensor shim, light returned along with the shaking within days. Dealer replaced flexplate. Again the light returned within days. Next they did some form of engine cleaning, light returned within 500 miles of last attempt to fix. Codes are always#1 cylinder misfire & random cylinder misfire. On may 16th the dealer looked at it, did a compression check of the cylinders, all good. Chrysler support told them to change the PCM. As of may 19th it was 7th nation wide on back order while I continue to drive the vehicle with the light on & intermittent shaking hoping it doesn't leave me stranded between now & when the part comes in as they don't have an exact date. Dealer claims no other reported journeys having this problem.