2010 Dodge Journey: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed May 5, 2023 · MI

Follow-up with the article in regards to a possible electrical problems in older Dodge Journey after a woman was trapped and died when her SUV caught fire in December. Issues reported warning lights started flashing, windshield wipers came on, the horn started honking, windows wouldn't go down and the doors wouldn't unlock. Those are of the TIPM that have been reported for years and nothing has been done. I have personal experienced everything that others witnessed with 2009 except for I have not had a fire yet, I have been stuck in my vehicle for times due to window won't go down and doors will not unlock. Horn , lights, wipers, continue to go off I have to pull fuses out all the time just so not to disturb the neighbors as it happens at all hours not just when driving it. It caused a brand new battery to swell up that was caught by a mechanic, the TIPM has been changed 2 times now and still have issues along with the battery was replaced 3 times so far and maybe this is why I have not had a fire because I continue to get a new one. This has been happening for

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · PA

While driving the horn started honking on it's own. Stopped for a few hours then started blaring on it's own while car was parked and off for a solid hour. Had to disconnect the battery to get it to stop until I can find the fuses. Remove the fuses for a while and it stops. Replace fuses and it starts doing it again. Battery went dead because of not being able to hear the alarm going off when the door handle was pulled while car was locked.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Electrical · MO

My car is completely locking up. We were leaving for the day, I put my toddler in his car seat, got into the car and shut and locked the doors. I put the key in and started it, but nothing. Then none of the lights would work, the key was stuck in the ignition, and the doors would not unlock. I had to climb into the backseat and unlock the door by hand to get us out. We took the battery out and up to get tested, and it tested fine. After hooking the battery back up, we were able to get the car on. Next day same thing happened and I got stranded out and had to call for help. I have had the alternator replaced in 2016. After calling a shop to get it in to get it looked at, I was told that the ignition switch is a known issue in these cars and it sounded exactly how I was describing the problem. I was advised to check for a recall on my specific car, but there is not one. But after doing some research I did learn that chrysler did issue a recall on 2009-2010 dodge journeys for this specific issue. Why was my car not recalled if it falls into that category?

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · CO

I was sitting in my apartment when my daughter came in and asked why my car was running, I have my key sitting 100 yds from the car, I turned the car off went back inside and 10 min later it started again I used the door lock to lock it this time, it haven't started by itself since I started doing this. Now when I get within 10ft of the car it will unlock and roll down the windows I don't even have the key in my hand. I can' t have this happen any more help.

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 72,000 miles · MA

Car "froze"while driving. Alarm started going off. Windshield wipers and washer fluid and alarm kept going though I pulled over and shut off card. Suddenly it stopped. Turned car back on, check engine light was on then turned off. Now door locks don't work, back hatch won't open. Washer fluid is low. Key fob does not work.

Filed Aug 27, 2016 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · MI

Rear door locks will not open with the key fob or by pushing the unlock door button from inside the car. If you manuall open the rear doors by pulling up ont he knob they will not lock when driving or with the key fob or by hitting the door lock butoon. This is a known issue and dodge chrysler will not fix it

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Electrical · 97,565 miles · GA

"takata recall" on 4/06/2016, my keypad would not lock my doors. On 04/09/2016, it began to work again. After starting my engine and driving my car for 1 minute, my car stalled on me. I proceeded to start my vehicle again, only for it to shut down for the second time. After my vehicle immediately shut down, everything went completely out. I could not let my windowa down, doors would not lock nor unlock radio will not play. Windshield wipers would not work. When I attempted to jump start my vehicle with a boost, smoke begin to appear from under the hood near the battery posts. I contacted a dodge dealership in my area and are currently waiting on the diagnostic results. I will be visiting the federal safety agency site today to provide you with an update.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · MS

Horn blows on its own, battery goes dead, car doors won't unlock. Parked and in motion.

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. In addition, the horn sounded independently and the doors would not lock. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failures could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Electrical · LA

2010 dodge journey. Consumer writes in regards to wireless ignition node module recall and vehicle door lock issues. *smd the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the door would not lock. The consumer returned to the dealer. However, when the vehicle was returned to her, it took several tries to start the vehicle.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · TX

Horn is honking at random on 2010 dodge journey. This has happened on the highway 55+ MPH, streets 10+ MPH, and while parked in my driveway. The local dodge dealership has upgraded software & issued a new key fob to me for more than $500 in fees but the issue has not been resolved. The horn honking is a safety issue at stop lights and in traffic as I am causing drivers around me to be alarmed for no reason. I have also had issues with windows & door locks activating at random. The door lock and window issues seem to have been resolved with the new key fob but the horn is still honking.

Filed May 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · FL

I bought my car december of 2010 and since owning it has been nothing but issues. I did have some things fixed right after purchase and others they said they saw no issue. My vehicle keeps loosing coolant and was overheating which not burnt my reservoir, my car doesn't always start which has happened since I purchased, door lock doesn't work on driver door, and horn was sounding while driving and alarm was constantly going off until I removed fuse, and fuse box always has a clicking noise. I am not the only one with issues with this vehicle I have seen manau with similar issues and they are all extremely dangerous especially with children in the car. Also my car made a terrible growling noise and I had transmission replaced. Please help get these investigated it's terrible. Never again will I purchase a dodge or advise anyone to do so. Would be a great car if it didn't always have these issues. Just want problems addressed for all owners so they can enjoy a car they bought with their families.