2011 Dodge Journey: check engine light

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 106,000 miles · IL

The vehicle suddenly shuts off at highway speeds and has significant trouble restarting. The vehicle has been inspected over 10 times by an asc certified mechanic for this issue and there hasn't been a check engine code present that would cause this issue.

Filed May 27, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated that the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to kelly jeep chrysler dodge ram 501 state avenue, emmaus, pa 180449, (610)904-8499 where the transmission, the engine, engine solenoids and engine coils were replaced prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. *dt

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Engine · 127,312 miles · SC

We purchased this vehicle used, back in february. Over the last several months the vehicle had sporadically shut off while driving. The engine completely stops while moving. Some times it takes multiple attempts to turn it back on after shutting down and other times it will turn back on. We have already had the car looked at and had some recall work done to it, but this keeps happening even so. It happened again today while going 40 MPH, 2 seconds before the car stalled the check engine light came on and then the car stopped while driving. Thankfully the person behind me was not following too close because they almost hit me when the car stopped moving. I was driving on a city street with moderate traffic around me, so I am lucky that no one hit me when the car came to a complete stop. I was able to put the car in park and put my hazards on, while waiting to restart the car. This isn't the first time this has happened and I am sure this won't be the last.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. While starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was placed in drive; however, the vehicle failed to move and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that there was an unknown transmission failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2017 · Engine · 125,313 miles · AZ

While driving on the highway the car just shut off has done this multiple times with no check engine lights at all.

Filed Jan 8, 2017 · Engine · 135,000 miles · OH

Check engine light with code for misfire on cylinder 4. Spark plugs and coils replaced. Vin not listed with other 3.6l v6 that has extended warranty for same issues for replacement of cylinder head. Check engine light comes on during low speed or stopped and rough engine ignition. Vehicle is a 2011 dodge journey 3.6l v6.

Filed May 17, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the check engine light illuminated due to a low battery. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. In addition, while driving 25 MPH, there where a squeaking noise coming from the brakes. When the vehicle was in reverse, it made a knocking/kicking noise and failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where it was diagnosed that the transmission and a faulty cylinder head failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 75,800 miles · VA

Recurring safety issue with no concrete resolution. While driving at 55mph on a parkway vehicle engine stalled. I could not accelerate and the brakes and steering wheel locked. Radio, power windows, etc. All worked and I couldn't shut off the vehicle via the push button start/stop. When I pressed it to try and turn it off it made a noise like it was trying to start but couldn't. While waiting for the tow truck all of the check engine lights started flashing. Had it towed to the dealership, they replaced the alternator ($$) though diagnostics revealed no problems and they were able to start the car fine once it got there. One week later I was on the highway and the exact same thing happened. It was so scary. I could barely get to the shoulder of the road because the steering had locked. My speed was declining rapidly with cars rushing past at 65+ MPH. Once on the shoulder, even though my speed had declined to 0, I was on a slight hill so I just kept rolling bc I had no ability to break. Journey was towed to dealership again and, as before, nothing comes up as the source of the problem via the diagnostics test. The one thing that diagnostics did reveal was that it was detecting a key fob in the car with a low battery- both of the keys are at home with me with no car to drive. Additional problems and repair costs incurred have included malfunction of all steering wheel control buttons and horn, tire sensors needing to be replaced (they all showed 0 pressure when the tires were fine), and key fob detection. I have seen many complaints of this scary engine stall experience with no clear resolution as to why it is happening. It seems the mechanics and star techs are stumped.my car only has 75k miles on it and I am terrified to drive it especially with my child in the car. Please investigate this issue before someone gets injured.

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer four times; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · UT

I was driving on the freeway to work and the engine shut off. I lost power steering, power braking, ability to accelerate or really drive the car at all. All I could do was try to safely navigate an uncontrollable vehicle to the shoulder and hope I wasn't hit in the process. The check engine light came on, in addition to other warning lights (I think they were the tire pressure light, the vehicle traction control light and another indicator that looks like a lightning bolt). The car eventually restarted, but had problems driving and would start to cut out when it idled. We took it back to dodge, they ran diagnostics but couldn't find any issues. After a lot of pressure, they replaced the main computer chip in the system. This was after replacing another minor part that didn't change the issue. This seemed to work for a few months, but then the problem began happening again. This time the engine was even more sluggish and the whole car would shake when you tried to accelerate. There was no power, even though the engine was running. Then, it would cut out again and the same warning lights came on. We are taking it back to dodge again today to see what they can do.

Filed Apr 2, 2013 · Brakes · 26,500 miles · MD

While driving at highway speeds the car shimmied and came to an abrupt stop without ever applying the brakes. Felt brakes lock and heard tires skid shortly after a loud thud under the car steering wheel felt as though the brakes had been slammed to avoid a crash with no warning at all. This has happened twice in a months time with no engine lights or warnings.

Filed Jul 13, 2012 · Engine · 16,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact was traveling 55 to 60 MPH when the engine stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle restarted after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. The manufacturer was also contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was 17,500.