Vehicle will not start. Took to dealership and they charged battery. After repairing some recommendations I got the car back and it wouldn’t start. Same issue as before, I took it back and they said it was dead battery. I paid for a new battery and drove it home. Next day it would not start. I’ve been reading some reader boards and I’m told it has to do with wiring to the transmission. It gets cold in Alaska and my daughter and granddaughter can’t be stranded in inclement weather. Tested the starter and the alternator and both are good. New battery and new key fob battery and still a no go. Dodge needs to figure this out, as their certified mechanics can’t seem to diagnose the issue.
2013 Dodge Journey electrical complaints
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My car stalled on me while driving. The first time (2014) it happened I was making a turn on a city street. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong with it while under warranty. It just stalled while driving last week for a second time. I was waiting on a light on a city street. My car was completely dead I couldn't put the hazard lights on. I was in the middle of a school zone. I tried starting it and nothing. Two gentlemen had to push my car out of traffic. This is very unsafe, imagine had I been on the highway someone would of hit from me behind as I had no power at all. There was no way of warning the cars behind me as I had no power. I replaced the battery in 1/2021 and alternator in 3/2021. I have seen many complaints on the dodge forum website I believe something has to be done for safety issues. Also my bluetooth system is not working that is also a safety issue. I did complain to dodge and they couldn't do anything about it. I have seen a lot of complaints on the dodge forum website. My dodge journey is currently at a shop under diagnostics. It makes it unsafe for me to want to drive it at this point.
My rear windshield wiper died on my 2013 dodge journey over a year ago, I was told by dodge that I needed a new motor, so I purchased one on my own, and it didn't work. So I researched this issue to find out that, it was a wiring harness that was cut from rear door opening and closing I found out that there are a lot of people that has the same issue this issue showed exposed wiring. Every time witch could. Cause an electrical fire hazard please address my number is [xxx] the parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Thus the 4th time win thin a 2 year period that my 2013 dodge journey let me sit. Time 1&2 battery need to be replaced, a costly bill. 3rd time the fuse blew. All 3 times my cars check engine light came on & a weeks let me sit. As of jan. 8, again my car leaving me, engine light came on & a weeks later left me sit. Not sure what to do at this point, I'm unemployed & have a car payment, I can't afford a costly repair. This seems to be a general problem with the journeys, why on earth aren't you recalling them. I know that it would be costly, but at least you might have happy customers. I'm thinking of surrendering the vehicle due to this continuous no start problem. My next step is to file a complaint with chrysler capital.
Driving on highway and engine died. Dash lights and gauges flashed off and on. Speedometer went back and forth. Then it started running again. A couple days later it died while turning a corner. I had to restart vehicle. A couple days after that I went to start the car and no lights, gauges or nothing worked. The battery and remote key were fine. Checked to see if horn would blow, it worked. Tried to start again and everything worked fine. It is very unsafe for it to just die white on the highway goin around a curve.
I've had my journey for only 7 years. A year and a half ago the module stopped working so I couldn't connect my iphone to uconnect. I called the dealers and asked how much to fix this and they said an outrages amount of over 200.00.so I decided not to deal with them.by the way I was driving. This was the dodge dealers in woodbury nj. A few days ago I realize that my air conditioner turns on by itself once I shut it off by pushing the AC button. I was driving my car
My whole steering column is causing problems from airbags, my wipers not working now, speed-control wont work., traction control . Causing my car to swerve out of control and causing my car to almost rollover as it went into oncoming traffic, I keep having to change my tires including the back tires the most.the car was in motion when this happened.the light is on the dash, but no one will fix it, I have a son who is 14 years old I bought the car because I thought it would be dependable. My son has to have a live and kidney transplant. The car is still under 100,000 ,miles. So you can imagine when I found all this out. They said or the dealer said that the car does have recalls but wont fix them, I was told that there is a wiring harness problem. Please help, thank you ,[xxx] ps: there are still other issues not listed above. The car is leaking oil around the oil pan. I am shocked as I have always been a dodge lover information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. On several occasions the vehicle failed to immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. Schumacher chrysler dodge locate at 2102 federal hwy a, delray beach, fl 33483, and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
There are 2 different problems I have been dealing with since day one of owning my dodge journey. The first being electrical, my clock runs fast because of the power flow to it. I have 2 power outlets in my car that do not work properly and 1 of them the dealership in florida messed up to fix one of the electrical problems. The second issue is when I accelerate my transmission clicks, I was pretty much told I was crazy by the dealership that they couldn't duplicate the noise and now that I do not have a warranty they are reporting it to me and want me to pay. The last and final issue is my brakes I have had my brake booster replaced and my break master cylinder and I still keep losing my brakes. If I have to slam on my brakes or put any real pressure my brakes go soft and to the floor. Both of these parts were replaced by the dealership and they were just guessing on what was wrong and they didn't correct the problem.
My dodge journey's engine shut off twice while I was driving with no warning. No loss of lights or radio, but the engine just shuts off and car cannot be restarted. The first time I was driving on a highway, and right after accelerating from a stop at a red light the car died. Had to have it towed, and had an auto part store do some basic tests and was told it was just a bad battery, however when it happened again the day after replacing the battery. This time I was on a city street having just exited off of the interstate. I was in traffic and again the car just lost power due to the engine shutting down. Again it would not start and could not be jump started so had it towed to the dealer. Dealer was able to get a code p061c, and followed instructions to update the PCM. From what I understand, a software update was applied to the power control module. I am very concerned with the fact that my car can just shut down the engine with no warning at all. Very dangerous.
My radio keeps changing stations as I am driving. Sometimes it happens when I hit a bump, sometimes it just does it randomly on its own. It happens when driving or stationary. Very frustrating!
My 2013 dodge journey has a random no start. It will just click. The battery, alternator, and starter are all good. I usually have to jump it to get it to start. Sometimes that doesn't even work. It will make the lights start to go haywire. They will flicker or flash on and off. It will say no key detected when I'm literally sitting with my key fob in hand. It is a push button start. I have got the batteries replaced in the key fob as well. This will happen at random. It's happened in my driveway with a slight incline so we parked it on the curb where it was flat to see of maybe the incline of the driveway had anything to do with it, but it's done it on flat surfaces as well. I have tried to look up reasons why and have seen this as an issue with a lot of other journey owners. This started back in the spring and happens several times in a week then it will stop for almost a month and the cycle will start all over again.
For two years battery has been unable to hold charge, even when replaced new, engine riding rough to complete stop in road, no flashers etc. Alternator replaced complete electric harness burnt, all fixed still will not hold battery charge. No car for two months. Car stalled in road.
Crank sensor, cut out twice within 2 years time and had to get replaced! Each time, vehicle was in motion! Very dangerous! Had to tow vehicle each time. My child was in the vehicle with me the first time. I expect full reimbursement for each incident.
We have taken our vehicle into the local dodge dealership at least 5 times since august 2016 for the same safety concerns of jerking and stalling while driving on city streets. The most recent episode occurred today. We have had multiple near miss accidents due to the stalling. The dealership has charged us almost $2000 over these last 3 years. These charges have included replacement of tires, batteries and sensors without resolution of problem. Please help us resolve this issue for the safety of the passengers who are travelling in our vehicle and those who are driving around us. Thank you.
Stationary at the time mechanic came, car had not been running right, hesitating while driving, and stalled in driveway. Battery not charging or holding a charge/ no start, no nothing sent to local mechanic - I have not had a running car for five weeks. Alternator shot, and charging system, requires complete re wire as of 8-13 / 3 burnt wires, mechanic called auto electric specialist, indicated complete charging system burnt up.
Vehicle never shifts right. Doors sometimes won't unlock leaving me stuck inside. Stranded on side of road after battery saver light came on and ABS light causing my car rpms to fly up to 4 repeatedly and I could barely get off the main road safely befoelre the car stopped running. When I go to turn it back on says my car is not in park which it is. I really hope I'm not dealing with what other people have dealt with with this vehicle. My car is about to hit 70k miles. I get every service done to it. Also got the brakes done new and they still squeak.
Battery light came on diagnostic test was performed I was told to change the alternator which I did. An hour later the light came on again then I was told to replace the battery which I did. After an hour drive the light came on again I was told the battery sensor needed to be replaced. The next day the car died completely I had to get towed. I was told to get an alternator from mopar which I did. New battery another new alternator a new sensor now the check engine light is on.
Fuel hand goes to empty, lights power off,power locks stop working, A/C cuts off while in motion but car will not cut off unless disconnected from battery happened on a city street but I drove on the highway afterwards just to get it home will not crank from push start button have to reconnect the battery and hold down a fuse
I have had the car three months and the car has been in the shop multiple times had the engine replaced and the battery and the car is doing it again it will not start and I'm at the end with this lemon of a car
I purchased this car in 2012 and since then, I have replaced the battery at least once a year and dodge keeps telling me that there is nothing wrong with the car. To me, this is a design flaw as I cannot get to the battery to check water or status. I was driving down the road the other day when all the idiot lights started flashing, so I pulled over and turned off the car. I tried to restart it and the battery was dead!! E tn dodge had just replaced the battery, under warranty, as I had just replaced the battery two months earlier, and now it was dead, once again, 1 year later, almost to the day. And now it's back at e tn dodge, replacing the battery once again. And yet, dodge keeps telling me that there is nothing wrong with the car, that replacing the battery, once a year, is normal in this area. I spoke with george stephens at the dodge dealer and he was the one who said that. I have called chrysler and they keep telling me to "bring it to the nearest dealer", chrysler has told me this four times for a total of about 5 weeks downtime, both at the dealer and on the road/home total. I truly cannot get anyone at chrysler to listen to me and they are not taking this seriously. At the same time, since owning the car, my remote will not start the car if it's cold. I have to physically go outside, open the car door, sit in the seat and start it as if I was going to use it right than and there. I have the paperwork where I have taken it to rocky williams dodge, in mt. Juliet, tn to get it fixed and they said "nothing wrong"....,to me, this is a serious design flaw and safety issue as if I or my wife are on the interstate and the battery dies, I am stuck. And it has happened before...
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start and the interior lighting was illuminated. The vehicle eventually started independently. The vehicle was taken to arrigo dodge chrysler jeep ram sawgrass (5901 madison ave, tamarac, fl 33321) where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake module was damaged from moisture and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) last year. The vehicle was taken to joey accardi chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram (909 s federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33062) and the contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired because the part was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,398.
My battery and alternator had to be change recently ....plus there was hole. On the coolant line which cause. My car to over heat ...can you please check for the coolant wire and the alternator on 2013 models
The rear hatch wires that connect to the hatch are all frayed and or broken causing sparks and non functioning hatch lock switch, brake light problems, and dangerous! The problem is dodge cheaper out on the wires they used and they fall apart and break also they aren't long enough. My other issue is the wipers are noisy no matter what brand used and I mean really loud, lastly the wiper spray nozzle on back doesn't spray the one on the hood broke off and the rear wiper doesn't wipe the whole windshield neither does the front wipers! The main issue is the cheap electrical wiring on this car it easily breaks off and falls apart within 5 years the wires are no longer useable! Dodge needs to recall the wiring 100%
Takara recall the car is randomly draining the battery. There is nothing plugged in nor lights left on. My clock seems to gain time randomly as well as my bluetooth function not responding. I can drive the car and then park it in my heated garage go out 30 mins later and the battery is drained. I also replaced the battery while having the old battery tested. Same occurance. And old battery tested fine at auto zone. This has happened multiple times over the last three days. The car will start once jumped.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While the vehicle was in park, an indicator on the instrument panel illuminated, displaying that the vehicle was not in park. The vehicle failed to start when the indicator was illuminated. Tri star motors somerset (1260 n centers ave, somerset, pa 15501) stated that the vehicle needed a new battery. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While the contact's son was driving 40 MPH, the dashboard was emitting extreme heat on the floor and fire emerged from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed. The driver extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to hendrick chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of concord (7630 hendrick auto plaza nw, concord, nc 28027, (704) 467-8270) where it was diagnosed that the engine cylinder was faulty and there was no oil in the vehicle. Also, the starter, battery, and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Takata recall sometimes my vehicle will not star,t basically every week. I cannot push the pedal down nothing lights up the windshield wipers will not stop going off airbag light, engine, and tire pressure sensor all come on. If car does start the windshield wipers will continue as well as lights then gas gunge will go to zero, cruise control shuts off and blinkers will not work, all happens simultaneously while driving making it very dangerous. I have found many people with this issue yet no clear fix. It is very dangerous and out right ridiculous there is no recall for this safety issue. These issues happen while the vehicle is in driveway and has happened on highway. I do not feel safe having my children in this car.
Takata recall. My car doesn't want to start. I tried jump starting it didn't work. The display say vehicle not in park. Battery is fine.
For over 2 years I've tried various things to get my reverse lights to work. Checked fuses, checked the bulbs. One day my reverse lights stopped working, my hatch stopped locking and unlocking while all other doors complied. And some of my brake lights stopped working. After vigorously youtubing, I found a video on changing the liftgate wiring. Where I found my issue. This is a serious fire hazard!! When I removed the wiring harness, 4 of my wires looked as though they had been cut. No wonder things weren't working.. After using electrical connectors and electrical tape my reverse lights are now fixed. However, knowing I could've died in a car fire just doesn't sit well for me and my children.
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