2010 Dodge Journey: fuel pump failure

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Electrical · 114,500 miles · MD

Car was driven 180 miles,then turned off for 30 minutes, attempted to restart car. Power went to the gauges, but engine did not turn over (no starting noise). Jump starting the battery did not work. Engine turned over after turning the fob key a 7th time. Dealership replaced battery, alternator, and starter. Problem still occurring when vehicle is stationary - it's an apparent random ability to start engine. Mechanic is stumped. Internet comments state that chrysler-brand cars have apparently been dogged with power module failures for years, which can cause airbag non-deployment, fires, stalling, unintended acceleration, headlamp problems, and damage to other components. In particular, 2007 to 2014 model year cars are said to be affected. A california lawsuit succeeded in obtaining reimbursement for tipm (fuse box) replacements, diagnosis, rental car expenses, and unnecessary repairs done to fix a non-start or stall condition as a result of a vehicle's tipm fuel pump relay failure. Oddly enough, before the non-start problem occurred the vehicle's horn would engage while the car was parked (and not accidentally turned on via wireless fob). Mechanic could not find reason for that, either.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MI

My dodge is doing this, dealership won't fix it, my VIN shows no recall. My journey does this exactly like below. Now have to pull out fuel pump fuse, disconnect battery just to get the car to shut off.......... 2010 journey ignition switch may turn off posted 2015-05-26 the federal safety agency has assigned this recall id #14v373000. There are 722,705 vehicles affected. Recall summary this defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 dodge journey vehicles manufactured june 29, 2007, to june 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town and country vehicles manufactured january 26, 2007, to june 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. The problem if the ignition key inadvertently moves into the off or accessory position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 81,000 miles · SC

I have a 2010 dodge journey 81,000 miles & had it about 1 year. Over the past 6 months I have bought 6 batteries because my car would fail to start. My front wipers would randomly move when the care was parked and no one in it then my back wipers would do the same. The dodge ram light on my dashboard would come on randomly when the care was parked and key was not in the ignition. Finally took it to the dodge dealership in feb, they replaced the battery, kept the care for over a week, called me and stated that the car had a battery drainage problem but when on the diagnostic test, the problem wouldn't show its face long enough for the mechanic to track down the problem. They also stated the reason my horn didn't work was because someone took out the fuse. When they put the fuse back in, my horn would randomly go off no matter if it was parked or if I was driving it. I took the car back home and sure enough, less than a week later, same issue. They kept the car for another 2 weeks, same outcome! Could not track down the issue. A week after I got the car back, I was driving and as I pressed the gas, my car wouldn't accelerate!! I was in 5pm traffic with 2 kids, almost caused a wreck trying to get over to a parking lot. My steering wheel would hardly move! Had to have the car towed again to the dodge dealership. I have asked again and again if it was the tipm but I get nowhere!!!! This car is possessed and dodge seems to not care enough to fix the problem or find it for that matter. I dont feel safe driving it (I cant at the moment because they have to fix the fuel pump which is ran by what....you guessed it the tipm)! I never know if the car is going to start from moment to moment nor do I know if im going to be stranded on the side of the road with my children.again! A car should not have this may issues and the dealership not knowing or acknowledging the problem!

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 90,030 miles · OR

I have not kept track of specific dates, however I now plan on doing so. Since I've purchased this car I've had issues with it starting. Of course I take it back to the dealer where I'm told they can't find anythigng wrong with it, the second time I'm told it just needed a software update, and the third I decided to take it somewhere else. I know it's not the started, battery, alternator, or fuel pump. I've been told it has to be electrical or a software issues. Basically either dodge knows what the issue is and is lying or they really have no idea. Either way I pay a lot to have a realiable car and it's really frustrating to go into the grocery store come out and my car doesn't want to start, or have to leave for work and end up being late because again my car decides it doesn't want to start. Each time the dealership hasn't charged me anything. I've been driving my car and the engine has just cut off. I've had my windows roll down on there own. Because this seems to be a trending issue I will now track things more carefully. I do have a video avaliable of the most recent issue: https://youtu.be/gc7xcx263ry

Filed Feb 14, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · SC

My vehicle failed to start. After research and finding information that there is an issue with tipm and the fuel pump relay that is built into the circuit card fails and cuts out the fuel pump and shuts off the engine. Luckily that this vehicle was not on the road when it failed and cause a serious accident. My understanding that there is a legal law suit for same issues but for newer models. 2012 jeep and caravans ect... I have checked for power for the fuse box and no power coming from and 2 points for fuse. I have called dodge recall list and under my VIN there is no recall for this issue.