2013 Dodge Journey steering problems

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Steering · 74,000 miles · MA

The contact's wife owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The stated while driving 65 MPH, the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle off to the side of the roadway. The contact got a ride home and trailered the vehicle back to his residence. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V273000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2021 · Engine, Steering · NJ

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Journey. The contact stated initially noticed that power steering fluid was leaking onto his driveway. The contact also stated that while driving at slower speeds, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V273000 (Steering) however, the Vin was not included. Additionally, he also stated that while his wife was at stop light, the vehicle shut-off while accelerating. The contact stated that his wife was unaware if any warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. She was able to immediately restart the vehicle and resume normal driving. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Steering · 56,081 miles · MT

Power steering pressure line ruptured in freezing weather causing the pump to fail. Pump and line need to be replaced.

Filed Feb 17, 2020 · Steering · 164,000 miles · VT

When turning to the left the power steering goes out and sometimes comes right back . In which all of a sudden the car snapes to the left violently. This happen on the highway, as well as city streets.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated that the ABS and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. While driving various speeds, both warning indicators turned off and the brake pedal and steering wheel stiffened. The brake pedal and steering wheel remained stiff until the warning indicators illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to brown dodge chrysler jeep ram (170 I-35, devine, tx 78016, (830) 665-6401) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Steering · 180,000 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated that the return hose on the power steering unit failed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to r. M. Stoudt, inc. (800 23rd st sw, jamestown, nd 58401, (800) 279-2886) to have three other recalls serviced; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v273000(steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Steering · 55,000 miles · OH

While driving the vehicle there is a lack of power steering assist. When turning right there is no power steering assist at all, when turning left there is some assist. My wife drives this vehicle & takes our kids to & from school daily. I have switched cars with her for the time being.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Steering · 93,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While making a turn, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact felt that the power steering was seizing and there were no signs of any leaks. In addition, the fluid level was full. Daytona dodge chrysler jeep ram & fiat (1450 n tomoka farms rd, suite a, daytona beach, fl 32124, (386) 274-0571) informed the contact that they never heard of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The manufacturer also stated that there were no recalls and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Steering · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While driving and attempting to turn, the power steering seized and made it difficult to steer or turn the steering wheel. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Steering · 99,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the power steering return hose was damaged and caused the power steering fluid to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,000.