2010 Dodge Journey: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

First major problem is car starts when it feels like it, had to replace starter ($520) in the first week that I owned the vehicle after getting a jump several times I purchased I jump kit ($125)in case it wouldnt start and there were no other cars around then the jump kit wouldnt even work. So I had to have the car towed ($130) and the starter replaced. If I shut the car off and try to start it again 10 mins later it wont start but if you wait about an hour, it will start. This still happens after having the starter replaced so I have to keep the car running or risk being stranded for an hour or so. Second problem, about a month after buying the vehicle I was on the highway and was using the cruise control, was going down a hill and the rpms went all the way up into the red and high as it could then went down to zero and the engine completly stalled while on the highway. Since then I haven't used the cruise control. Thirdly, the passanger side has zero heat. The defroster, the heat vents on the dash and the heat vents at the feet all blow out cold air. Fourth problem, the horn would honk randomly, while driving or parked. 5th problem the key fob does what it wants when it wants. Came out of the mall and my alarm was going off (just the lights I had to remove the horn fuses because of the honking issue) and could not turn the alarm off or unlock the doors with the fob, had to use the actual key from inside the fob to get in the car and then start it, shut if off then I was able to shut off the alarm. 6th problem the car will randomly unlock when I'm not even holding the key fob and the front windows will roll down half way. This car has been nothing but issues since I bought it dodge needs to have a recall for this vehicle there are so many safety issues! Bought this car because I wanted a safe vehicle for my family and this car had been anything but!

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Tires, Wheels · 66,797 miles · MI

Rotted valve stems, causing tire blowout while vehicle stopped.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Tires · 49,000 miles · NJ

Tl * the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the tire pressure warning lamp illuminated and the rear driver side tire blew. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure occurred as a result of a cracked tire pressure sensor and he advised the contact that all four sensors need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 49,000. Updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated that the sensors mounted on the vehicle on the valve stems are cracking causing the blow out. Updated 09/16/2014

Filed May 13, 2013 · Electrical, Tires · 33,234 miles · IL

Low air came on then found out the tire pressure monitoring system sensor nut was cracked on right rear wheel and the valve stem cracked on left rear wheel. Called two dodge dealers and I was told I would have replace the entire sensor at a cost of $130 each, and they are replacing them with a new sensor with a rubber valve for the same reason I'm having. They told me the aluminum parts(stem and nut) are corroding fast causing breakage or cracks. My vehicle is out of warranty with just over 33k miles but more than 36 months. The car was driven at a low speed when the light came on and I think it would be very dangerous to drive the car, especially if at highway speed, and those parts fail which would cause the sensor to possibly come off and then cause a blow out to the point the car may loose control. This is a family car and it is risky to have this problem. This problem should be a recall. Schrader, the sensor manufacturer, does have replacement sensors with rubber valves at less than $50 retail.

Filed Nov 26, 2012 · Tires · 40,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey equipped with kumho tires, size 225/55/r19. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would veered to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that it was a wear and tear issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The dot was unavailable. The mannufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 40,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 49,000 miles · PA

I was driving and my tire blew out, I was told that it was because the tire pressure monitoring system was corroded, cracked and split in half. Upon checking of all my tires, all of them are cracked and corroded. On the tire that blew the stem was totally split in half. This is a huge safety issue, they changed to plastic in the 2011 journey's. We bought the car 1 1/2 months ago as a certified used car.

Filed May 1, 2012 · Tires · 16,850 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey equipped with hankook dyna pro tires, size 225/70r16. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the rear driver side tire blew. The contact merged onto the shoulders and changed the tire. The weather was clear and there was no damage to the vehicle or the tire. The manufacturer was notified who stated that the failure was likely caused by a road hazard and provided no assistance. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 16,850.