2013 Dodge Journey: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · 82,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then stated that her husband was able to tow the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where they disconnected the Bluetooth module. The contact stated that the vehicle was operable however, a few days later, while driving, the check engine and throttle body warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled again. The contact stated that she allowed the vehicle to rest for fifteen minutes to before being able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to an inspection station to be inspected but failed due to the mass air flow sensor. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The mass air flow sensor was replaced however, the vehicle failed inspection again. The contact then stated that on another occasion while driving, the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed and stalled without warning. The traction control, check engine, and the electronic throttle control warning lights remained illuminated. The contact was concerned for her safety while operating the vehicle. The contact then stated that she took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired multiple times for the throttle body, crankshaft, and mass air flow sensor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 54,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Engine · 164,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle shut off without warning. On another occasion, the contact left the vehicle running as she went into a restaurant; upon returning to the vehicle, the vehicle started vibrating. The contact proceeded to drive, the vehicle stalled upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle shutoff again without warning. On another occasion, the vehicle shutoff in the middle of an intersection without warning. The contact and another driver pushed the vehicle out of the intersection. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crankshaft sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. Chris nikel chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (2920 n aspen ave, broken arrow, ok 74012) was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that there were two recalls on the vehicle which were however, not related to the failure experienced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Oct 5, 2019 · Transmission · 87,569 miles · FL

Transmission unexpectedly downshifts at any speeds causing the engine to red line and the speed governor cuts off the fuel causing the vehicle to stall. The only way to resolve the problem is to restart the engine. Have almost been rear ended on more than one occasion.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · AZ

My journey keeps stalling on me especially when stopped (red lights,stop signs, in traffic etc.) at one point it even stalled out on me while driving and I couldn't move the steering wheel, brakes, nothing! It completely locked up. I was lucky that that time I was in my neighborhood otherwise I would have gotten in a car accident. At first the fuel cap light kept coming on, dodge dealer told us to just have the cap replaced (we did) but the light keeps coming on and off still and not resolving any problems. Then a red lightening bolt came on a couple times and that's when my car would shut off at a stop and try restarting on its own. Now at the moment no lights are on and it's still stalling. And every time is stalls it's always in drive and will completely turn off. It has stalled in parked a few times also but majority of the time is when stopped in drive. This is very very dangerous. I have 3 kids who are always with me. I can't imagine if something happened because of this. I've done my research and noticed there are many many people having the same exact issue. Dodge needs to recall the vehicle quickly before they run into a lawsuit.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 46,362 miles · NM

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.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Electrical · 72,523 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · WV

Misfire, loss of power, and stalling while in motion and while idling . Had vehicle inspected. Cylinder #2 has a misfire and the cylinder head needs replaced. I was informed that my year make and model was involved in an extended warrantly from chrysler to cover all vehicles fitted with the 3.6 liter motor for this exact same issue. However my particular VIN isn't showing that it is covered even though I have the exact same motor, year make and model, and issues as the others. This is not fair that I am experience these issues but they refuse to fix it because my VIN isn't on the list!!! This is very expensive to fix and is dangerous. I was driving on the highway and completely lost power, I was almost hit by another vehicle while I was trying to find a place to get off the road. This has happened on several occasions. The vehicle will stall when I am pulling out , which has left me stalling in the middle of the road on more than one occasion. This is my primary vehicle and I have no choice but to continue to drive it. This is a defect that has been recognized by chrysler group and yet they refuse to fix my vehicle. The extended warranty was to cover the pentastar v6 3.6 liter six-cylinder to 10 years or 150,000 miles which ever comes first.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 114,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated that the service engine, fuel cap, and electronic throttle control warning indicators kept flashing. Also, there was a drastic reduction in speed and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while on an incline or hill to the point of stalling. The contact also noticed a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The dealer (ramey chrysler jeep, dodge, ram, 498 courthouse rd, princeton, wv 24739, 1‑888‑794‑4317) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from any recalls. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 51,400 miles · AZ

My battery died at year and a half, of 3 year warranty. After going several rounds and up to manager, they replaced the defective battery. I had rcvd info on recall t47, w/airbags and steering wiring issue, so had that taken care of also. I p/u journey, on my way hm the ESC light kept coming on and brakes would lock up, car would pull to the left and alot of rattling under the front end, pulling me into other lane. It was dry, no rain on a straight road. Called had to wait 4 days to take back in, told they forgot to re-initialize ABS system and that the battery being disconnected caused issue, I asked why it didn't happen after 1st battery was replaced, they didn't know. On my way home, the issue was back, took it back to lhmiller dodge, was then told that they need to diagnose, saying it could be clock spring/axle/driveshaft/differential and it will cost several hundreds just to diagnose. I asked if they could replace the initial recalled r16 ESC part and was told that would be at my expense. I was told that they did not open the steering wheel/shaft to have caused the issue w/clock spring during t47 repair. The instructions on replacement show that they would have to open it and be in direct contact w/clock spring. They are wanting to pay for what was not replaced and what they damaged. My car is still having the issue and I think they should replace the ESC part and clock spring at no charge. I don't have money to get a diagnosis and then have to pay additional for repair. The ESC light comes on while I am in park and while driving on straight city roads, it engages and the vehicle starts to slow down like it is going to stall and you cannot apply gas or it pulls more. Before I took it in for the warrantied battery and recall, I had no issues with the vehicle.