2012 Dodge Journey: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Nov 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · MS

The blind spot is horrible. I have to check my mirrors 3 times because even if I look on my side, especially on the driver’s side whenever I have to switch lanes, I can’t see if there is a car on my blind spots. The mirrors don’t help because it may appear that the car beside me is far but it may also be near. So that of the major issue with this car. Next, when the vehicle in front of me did a sudden stop and I hit my brakes too hard to stop, the car made a throttling sound then it stopped. When it was safe to go, it wouldn’t go even though my gear is on Drive and I am pressing on the gas pedal. It just makes a rubbing noise as like it is on Park mode and you are hitting the gas pedal. So I had to shut my car off and turn it back on. Lastly, cruise control doesn’t work very well. Sometimes it works, but most of the times I had to pull over and restart my car or hit the brakes and press the on/off switch for cruise control.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 203,000 miles · MO

This vehicle has electrical issues. The doors lock automatically when the tailgate is opened. The radio and climate control come on by themselves even after turning it off multiple times. The steering makes a whining noise especially when you are turning to the left. The awd and traction control is off and the service awd light comes on. The cruise control stopped working when there was a loud "thump" in the rear end and all the traction and awd dashboard lights came on. All these problems are evident and occur while driving.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Acceleration · 136,000 miles · TN

/012 dodge journey 2.4 litter. While I drive the cruise control will engage automatically at 30 miles per hour. The car rapidly accelerates. I have to hit the brake to cancel it out.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 95,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. While driving at any speed, the ABS indicator illuminated and the cruise control failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the control module for the ABS system needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed May 28, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 102,000 miles · TN

They're are recalls for all the issues I'm having with my vehicle but when I put the VIN in it doesn't fall under the recall list. I don't see how they can choose what cars to fix if the same problems and parts are on all them. So I guess dodge is definitely not the vehicle to buy since they don't stand behind they're work. I was driving and the ABS light and traction control light came on and cruise control stopped working. And from what I've been told it's the brake sensor and that's one of the recalls my vehicle VIN doesn't fall under.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 17,000 miles · AR

Tamara recall- my vehicle isn't listed on the recall, however, my airbag light comes on and dings constantly. It is when no one is in the front passenger seat and when there is a passenger in the seat. It seems to happen more often when turning corners or when backing up. Also, my electrical system is messed up as well. Sometimes my charging outlets work and sometimes they don't. This began to occur after my motor was replaced at 17,000 miles by the dodge dealer because it had a manufacturing defect. There were holes in the metal of the motor and oil was seeping out of it. Now I have had issues with the air conditioner, the radio, all charging ports, the cruise control, and the airbag light coming on randomly. The local dodge dealer always says everything is fine when I take it in, because they cannot replicate the problem when it is in the shop.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

My car is exhibiting all of the problems that other 2012 dodge journeys are under a recall for, regarding the ABS, and traction control, but I'm being told by the dealer that my car isn't covered under this recall. I have resurched and quite a few people are having this same issue, and being denied the recall. The recall needs to be expanded. My car has 110000 miles on it. I had the brakes changed last year by the dealership, and they have continued to make noises like a spinning rusty wheel, and now I have lost my ABS, and traction control, which then takes my cruise control. Cars should not come apart just because they reach the 100000 mile mark. I can clearly see I'm not the only person dealing with this same issue, so they need to look into this!

Filed May 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN

Purchased new in 2012. Dodge journey sxt the tires developed cord separation at 22,000 km. Manufacturer kumho. Neither chrysler nor kumho would offer any compensation. Even had 4 wheel alignment done that checked out ok to make sure it was not the problem. Replaced them with american made tires and so far no issues. My advise to new car purchasers is have tires if off shore replaced with domestics as part of offer to purchase. Secondly vehicle to date only has 37,000 km and brake rotors developed a warp. Pulsation is being felt upon moderate braking. I am not one to be hard on brakes and have never had to panic stop thus not having to over heat the brakes. Next issue the cruise control will not engage when the button is pushed. The clock on the radio does not keep time . This is not our daily driver and the warranty has run out time wise. To date only just over 37,000 km. I own 2 other n.a. Vehicles by gm and ford 2001 and 1999 respectively . The 01 sunfire 455,000 km 4 sets of pads and original rotors and drums and f150 with 157,000 2nd set of pads and original rotors so you can see it is not a poor driving style. Very disappointed with chrysler products . Have to take the journey back to dealer for service to see what can be done and will be getting hold of chrysler rep, this one is more in the shop than in my driveway thanks to gm and ford for keeping me rolling.if no positive results from dealer or chrysler I will not recommend their product to anyone from my experiences. I hope some one at chrysler reads this comment.I would certainly like to hear their response. Having read many forums only to find out many are having the same issues with the same vehicles.

Filed May 14, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 1,350 miles · NY

I was driving at 830pm and had at least 120 miles on the same road and set the cruise control to 68mph, the legal speed was 65mph and there was light traffic. As my car approached a small hilly incline, it failed to maintain the 68mph, dropping to 60mph, and then upon reaching "the top" it accelerated rapidly reaching high rpms roughly 5500 6000 and over compensating to as much as 77 before slowing down to the preset speed. After doing this 3 more times, I pulled over turned off the car and started it up, hoping it may just be a quick fix. It once again did it and I refrained from using the cruise control for the remainder of my trip. On my way back, I once again tried the cruise control again and saw the same results. Upon returning home I called my dealer and they told me they would look at it at my next appointment which was 10 days later. 2 days prior to me bringing in the car, I tried it for a third time, this time set at 45mph, same as legal speed limit, while continuing up from a parkway onto a bridge entrance, the car did it again and nearly sent me flying into the back of a truck but I was able to break fast enough to slow down and do a minor swerve within my lane to avoid it. This was immediately followed by a low engine coolant warning and I pulled over as soon as possible. The coolant reservoir was well above the minimum level, however had orange coolant on top of it. I cleaned up what I could and did below speed limit home. This was my second issue with the coolant warning, at 1150 miles I brought it in and the dealer found no codes that it even occurred and therefore did not fix a thing. Upon dropping off my vehicle, they did not seem at all concerned and thought I was making it up. I do not feel safe in my own car.