2010 Dodge Journey: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 17, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 15,800 miles · OR

On our way to the coast my headlight went out completely and had to use only to day lights and fog light no headlight would come on they would only flicker. I was still a hour from the coast and 3 hours from home in the middle of the night. The horn goes off randomly and is annoying same with the wind shield wipers. They go at random and are not needed.the horn is when I am stationary. The wipers go at anytime moving or stopped. The car acts possessed. I am scared to drive at night due to the headlights functionality I had my nephew with me when I had the headlights stop working and I will not put him in danger again. This needs fixed.

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · TX

I have been having problems with the horn sounding off on its own. Windshield wipers running by them selves. Headlights flashing and problems with picking up speed. I have checked all ground wires and fuses and everything is in tack

Filed May 21, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 110,000 miles · OH

Headlights stopped working on and off while driving. Had to replace $1000 electrical panel. Airbag light will not go off. Ignition switch, acceleration switch, brake switch, and cruise control switch all needing replaced after this was done. Egr valve problems. My car jumps, acceleration problems while driving, brakes less sensitive and having to stop from a distance, cruise control works then stops working while driving. Window switch,motor and wiring replaced on drivers side and works sometimes but mostly doesn't work.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Electrical · 169,000 miles · AL

I went to start my vehicle and upon ignition my headlights turned on and my windshield wipers turned on continuously. My blinkers would not work and my bright lights would not turn on. All fuses are working correctly and everything else on the vehicle works correctly but the windshield wipers will not turn off the headlights will not turn off and the blinkers bright lights back windshield and any other options from the steering wheel stopped working.

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 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 Dec 10, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. After starting the vehicle, the headlights suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to livonia chrysler jeep (30777 plymouth rd, livonia, mi) where it was diagnosed that the integrated power module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The module was replaced and the failure was remedied. The contact also indicated that the vehicle would suddenly shut off while being operated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. The same dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 72,000. *tt

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · KS

Horn randomly honks (while in motion and while parked turned off), doors lock/unlock randomly (while parked) and the headlights and flashers go on and off (while parked). I pulled the fuse from the horn so that it doesn't honk while driving down the road or being parked in my garage overnight. Recently I have replaced the alternator and battery and the vehicle will not start in the morning after sitting all night long. I drive the vehicle to work park it and when I get ready to leave the office for the day the vehicle is dead once again. Something is draining the battery...we have nothing plugged into any outlets or cigarette lighters inside the vehicle. Even double checked that all interior lights are off.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Lights · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that the low beams failed to function as well as the high beams. The contact had to apply the running lights due to the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was not able to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. *tt

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle's electrical system kept malfunctioning and the windshield wipers would not shut off. Occasionally, the headlights would not turn off also and the turn signals would not work. There were no warning indicators illuminate before the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (henkel chrysler jeep dodge, 1275 w dickman rd, springfield, mi 49037 (800) 865-6185), but was not diagnosed. The battery was reset; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 107,300 miles · CA

Front wipers won't turn off and no turn signals head lights won't turn off and high beams don't work . Alarm goes off randomly and horn goes off randomly

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Electrical · 40,103 miles · WA · fire

On april 1st 2017 while driving home after an oil change and tire rotation job by a dodge dealership, I noticed smoke coming under the driver's dashboard side and burning smell, after exiting the freeway. The dashboard went "dark or blank" but came right back on, and my wipers turned on by itself. I don't have control of the wipers while they are "on" and it will turn itself off as soon as the dashboard lights are back. The smoke and burning smell didn't last long. It happened fast without warning and gone quickly. It stopped by the time I found a safe parking spot. While parked, I found out that I lost my lights (headlights, tail lights and signal lights) but the horn, power windows/doors/locks and radio are still working. My dashboard indicator showed something about "fuse" warning. I called the dodge dealer (who just performed the oil change) and told a service advisor what just happened. I told the advisor that the "engine light" came on but it is steady and not flashing. Back at the dealership, I told the service advisor that my dashboard went "dark" & wipers combo again at least 3x on the way back to the dealership. The service advisor checked the journey and came back with the bad news of melted dashboard harness / instrument cluster damaged due to an "electrical short" and cost of about $5k repair. The dealer don't know what caused the "electrical short". Filed auto insurance claim and they are not covering it (not comprehensive) because there's no fire (contained) and they are calling it a mechanical breakdown!