2012 Dodge Journey: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 13, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · CO

Component/System That Failed or Malfunctioned & Availability for Inspection I have experienced multiple safety-critical failures in my 2012 Dodge Journey, including transmission failure, catalytic converter defects, engine repairs, electrical malfunctions, and brake system issues. Pattern of Recalls Across Dodge Journey Models & Lack of Recall for My Vehicle There have been numerous recalls across multiple model years (2009-2020) for the exact same failures my vehicle is experiencing, including: Transmission failures and defects Engine problems requiring major repairs Catalytic converter and exhaust failures Brake system failures and premature caliper wear Electrical malfunctions affecting windows, wiring, and power systems Despite this clear pattern of defects in Dodge Journey models, my specific vehicle has not been recalled for these issues. Dodge/Stellantis needs to explain why these defects are not being covered under existing recalls when the same problems have been recognized in other model years. How My Safety & Others’ Safety Was Put at Risk 1. Transmission Failure & Unsafe Driving Conditions My transmission failed completely, causing high RPM revving, and loss of acceleration. My vehicle essentially stalled out on the highway. Now, the transmission requires a full rebuild costing over $5,238.64. Dodge has issued recalls for transmission defects in other Journey model years, but mine is excluded despite experiencing identical failures. 2. Engine Repairs & Performance Failures My vehicle has required major engine repairs, including: Camshaft and rocker arm replacements Ignition coil replacements Thermostat and cooling system repairs Dodge has issued engine-related recalls for other Journey models, including crankshaft/camshaft sensor failures, engine stalling, and overheating risks. My vehicle suffers from the same defects but has not been recalled. These engine issues pose a major safety hazard by increasing the risk of engine stalling, loss of power, and

Filed Jul 6, 2022 · Electrical · MI

Total loss of power while driving. Clock resets to noon. Gas Guage shows over filled once vehicle gets put in park and gets turned back on. No codes on the dash. Touchscreen normally red. Turns to blue for duration of vehicle trip. Then back to red next trips. Can't be duplicated by mechanic. Wierd fuel odor coming from vehicle. Steering locks up after total loss of power. No problems with not starting so far. But driving with 3 yr old on busy streets is dangerous now

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA

My safety was at risk and I put others at risk when my vehicle lost power in the middle of a busy highway and almost caused an accident with my 2 young children in the car. It would not accelerate and we got stuck in the middle of the rode. The ABS light came on when it happened. I took it to my local dealer to diagnose and was told there was water in the ABS module connector which caused the wires to corrode. Chrysler had a recall on this specific issue for my model but because my vehicle didn't come out of a specific batch, they won't cover it. This is a safety issue and if other vehicles of this make and model were recalled for this specific issue, they should fix mine. I have attached the R61 recall from Chrysler for this issue

Filed May 7, 2019 · 108,000 miles · MA

Over the last month my car will all of a sudden die while I am driving it. When it happens I lose power steering and brakes. I am not able to get out of traffic. My vehicle will go from 65 MPH to 0 MPH in seconds and stop where I may be. It has happened numerous time on the highway. This week it started to happen while on main roads. When it happens the check engine light will come on for a short time and the car will continue to try and restart itself but by the time I get the car to my mechanic the check engine light is off and not diagnostic codes are found. The car is unsafe to drive and the defect is unknown.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Engine · 119,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly lost power, there was a reduction of speed, and the service engine warning indicator flashed within months of owning the vehicle. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v487000 (engine and engine cooling), but the repair failed to remedy the failures. Hondru chrysler dodge jeep ram of elizabethtown (2005 s market st, elizabethtown, pa 17022, (717) 367-6644) indicated that they repaired the vehicle, but the vehicle made an abnormal ticking noise and the service engine indicator kept illuminating. The dealer had not provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 150,000 miles · OK

Myself and my 3 young children were driving down a pretty dark highway at about 10 pm. 3 hours from home. In a storm and very heavy rain. Vehicle suddenly lost power. When I gave it gas the engine just revved. Lost all power including windshield wipers and power steering I quickly dropped from 75 to 40 with semis barreling up behind me as I was trying to get to a shoulder to pull off on. Car died and would not restart. We were stuck on the side of the road for 5 hours with no heat and no power to the car. Even callled roadside and they tried to jump it. It would start but then go haywire again. Battery light and etc as well as all others lights come on. It has left me and my kids in the cold more than once. No one seems to know the problem as the battery and alternator are testing fine. Vehicle is now sitting in my drive way and won't do anything. At all.

Filed Sep 9, 2018 · Transmission · 211,200 miles · GA

Crankshaft position sensor (ckp) yesterday I was driving down traffic filled pleasant hill rd. In duluth, ga and the check engine light came on. Within seconds I lost power, I could not use my brakes and steering. I almost rear-ended someone. I pushed the start button and the car hesitated. I tried once more and it began to start. I made it to advanced auto and they coded it ( p0335) home and have not driven the vehicle since.

Filed Oct 21, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 125,000 miles · FL

The car cut out traveling down the highway with engine light fault and lose of power, brakes and steering. This is a common problem with the crankshaft position sensor (code p0335) and needs dodge to recall on this and fix this lethal fault of complete lose of control at speed. Yesterday was the 3rd time this has happened and I had my family in the car this time...updated 10/23/17 *bf updated 10/25/17 *bf updated 10/30/2017*js updated 11/2/2017

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Electrical · TX

Alternator is defective ruining both the batter and having to replace the alternator and battery multiple times. This has happened twice already in january 2014 and april 2015. And again now march 2017. On a road trip my wife and kids went on in the middle of the highway the vehicle suddenly lost power and almost control. She was able to pull it to the side of the road. She turned the car off completely then turned it back on and it started. The drove another hour and the battery light came on shortly after the vehicle powered off again. She the called roadside assistance and they brought it home. We had to replace the alternator and battery. The second time this happened I was able to identify the problem as to not get stranded and once again replaced the alternator and battery. The auto parts guy insured me that they had fixed the problem with the new alternators. Clearly not. We just finished out 3rd replacement of both alternator and battery after a long road trip we had to buy a battery in the middle of to get home. This issue needs to be addresse. I spoke with the dodge dealership originally and they were no help and said they would have just replaced the alternator and battery as well. ## VIN passed ## dodge journey 2012 ##

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving 60 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The failure was intermittent. The check engine warning indicator illuminated two days after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 73,000 miles · AL

On november 11,2015, we were traveling from home to a doctor's appointment for a surgical procedure. We were traveling on interstate 65, in heavy traffic, going around 70 MPH when vehicle suddenly stalled, engine malfunction light came on, and vehicle lost all power. We were in the right lane and able to coast off the highway and avoid being hit. Vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to dealership that sold it. They were able to crank the vehicle and said there was nothing wrong. Because of safety concerns we pushed them to check further and they then said there were a couple of sensors that needed to be replaced (camshaft position sensor & crankshaft position sensor). We're in the process of replacing those. The vehicle is a family vehicle that is used regularly to transport children and other family members. There is a definite safety concern with a vehicle that would suddenly lose power, with no warning, and could lead to a serious accident. Dodge should recall until it is repaired.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Electrical · 12,773 miles · OK

2012 dodge journey hero awd hatchback showed a check engine light then lost all power and blacked out. Battery was replaced, check engine light again came on and in less than 24 hours blacked out (zero power) again. Vehicle was towed to dodge and during a 2 week period in the shop the alternator, battery, two o2 sensors and the PCM were replaced in an attempt to fix the issue causing the check engine light. Vehicle was returned to owners and in less than 24 hours blacked out with total power loss again. Issue occured once while vehicle is in motion. Dodge has been unable to locate a solution.