Vehicle just won’t start sometimes. Changed battery , alternator, starter, ETC system. And nothing has helped. No rhyme or reason some days it starts perfectly fine multiple times .. other days I’ll go out and it just won’t start. I can go to my destination turn it off and it won’t turn back on.
2014 Dodge Journey electrical complaints
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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the battery and the alternator were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, the ABS warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then shut off temporarily. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The headrest deployed for no reason. It hurt my neck really bad. Luckily I was at a red light or im might have crashed
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle came to a stop, and the trailer lights were inoperable. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact who is an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed trailer light control module. The trailer light control module was replaced by the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 56,700.
Tipm caused several issues, blown motor, and now is in the dealership shop for an alternator, battery, ground strap and other wiring issues. I haven’t had my car for over a year due to this.
The contact’s son owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact then stated that on numerous occasions after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted each time after turning off the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that he was unable to turn off the headlamps and the key fob failed to operate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that water prevented the fuel from entering the fuel pump and the fuel injector and an unknown engine component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that all the recalls were previously performed, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,400.
Due to opening and closing the rear hatch, the wiring harness wires running from the car through the hatch break and fray causing many issues. One being the potential for exposed wires to spark and cause a fire. Others being faulty rear windshield wiper and faulty rear lighting. Brake lights, turn signals, running lights and rear interior lights causing a road hazard.
My car is showing signs of electrical malfunctioning. My Journey stopped at a traffic light and would not turn back on. It was like the battery had died. When I gave it a jump, the lights would come on but not start. Once the cables were taken off the car would die again. Randomly after letting it rest, the car started and I took it to the shop to get the alternator checked. They kept it for about two days and I was told that the alternator was good. The car also never cut off while they had it. A few days later, While driving the car kept glitching on and off. The screen in the car (radio) would go completely blank. When it came back on it was reset to a default time and radio station. A few days later The Journey would drive fine but only for a short distance. Today my car stopped once again at a stop light. After trying to give it a jump the lights would come on (as long as it was hooked up to another car) but once the cables were off the car would be completely dead. I will be taking it to dodge soon to get a diagnostic test ran. Is there any suggestions or information I should know about before taking it to get tested?
unknown ,check engine light came on the screen blacked out and began to stall out on freeway doing 55 . was afraid of getting rearended.
I purchased this car in 2020 through jd byrider of janesville wi, I am making payments currently. In february of 2022 my battery light kept coming on and the radio wouldn't work. I called my dealership and due to having a 30,000 mile warranty I took it in, and they told me it was my battery so as far as I was told they replaced with a new one. It was fine with no issues up until a month ago, my battery light comes on, I notice the wipers and the windows work really slow during this time. Once I drive for a little bit it eventually goes off. Today when I went to head to work it will not read my key fob. I had to touch the top of my fob at the opposite end of the unlock and lock buttons to the start button to start my car. I left my car running at the gas station and it did detect the key had left the vehicle but when I got back into the vehicle the beeping did not go off like usual when the key is back inside the vehicle. I just want to make sure that all of the recalls that were on there had been taken care of. Thanks
While I was driving the car suddenly lost power steering and acceleration, the bolts broke off from the pulley and the serpentine belt came off while driving down a busy street
The brake and steering failed while I was attempting to slow down to turn right. The car failed to stop and the car failed to turn so I jumped a curb and caused extensive damage to bottom of car.
I had the Cruise Control recall done on my vehicle in 2018, but it never really fixed the issue. I wasn't aware there was only a 2 year warranty on the work done, and that would have put it in 202 when everything was pretty much closed down. I contacted Dodge and they said there was nothing they could do about it. I know another recall was R61 / the federal safety agency 15V‑675 ABS Ground Wiring issue which got "fixed." Now, I am having an ABS, Skid Control, Brake light issue. I took my car to the shop and they are charging me $180 just to find out the issue. I received a call from the mechanic and he proceeded to tell me the parts needed are on backorder and may be available in March 2022, which will cost close to $2k to repair. I was also advised by the mechanic this is a common issue across Dodge, Crystler Jeep. If that is the case, which it seems to be since I have been looking online and there have been a lot of complaints, why is this not a recall? Why, if dodge messed up when producing vehicles between certain years, do the consumers have to pay to get this fixed? I don't think it is right and I think if Dodge isn't going to take responsibility and issue a recall on this then there needs to be a Class Action Suit against Dodge. I intend to start doing some legal research to find out what the process is to do this. I can't believe a dealership can charge someone $180 to run a diagnostics on the vehicle when they know what the issue is, since it is common, plus being able to charge almost $2k to repair. The issue is with the ABS pump and module, and this has to be done at the dealership since it is electrical and needs to be hooked up to the computer to calibrate or what ever.
Unknown car just stopped working and turned off
fire risk of wiring breaking at upper right corner at liftgate (rear hatch door) wiring is breaking within rubber boot. this cause a fire risk. Other issues is rear lights failure. This hazard has high risk of Rear end collisions. This wire breakage has very dangerous outcome but easy to recall and save lives. I will be fix my wife car before this car gets my family killed. I will also be send the bill for it to maker of the car. This is a noted problem by many dodge owners nation wide. please look into it. SFC[XXX], US ARMY the car number is vin number [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Front driver side door wiring caught on fire while driving, which now none of the windows work.
When I placed car in park few minutes later a warning light came on and then went off but keeps popping back looks like a person wearing seat belt and ball in front them
I was driving home from shopping, and the trac control, and a lighting bolt light came on, and I had no acceleration power, I was nearly home, so I drove on to my house and parked it.
While driving the anti skid showed on instrument panel as off then a lightning symbol came in and car went into limp mode nit letting me accelerate much at all so I was forced to pull off the road. As it went into limp it deaccelerated very quickly causing a traffic problem before I could get off to thr side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. The contact stated that the battery failed twice. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the battery was tested and the contact was informed that there was no issues found with the battery. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and turned off the vehicle and the battery failure recurred. The contact called aaa and the battery was replaced. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.*dt consumer stated car stalls at stop within the first 7 miles every week. Even after it was repaired oil cooler/oil fill tube constantly leaks. Check engine light and thermostat comes on.
The electrical system fails off and on connect to rear hatch door and rear hatch door lock releases and the hatch door opens while driving. I lose the ability to get the electric lock to relock the hatch door. A few days later the electrical issue changes then the hatch door will lock again. Very dangerous situation....when hatch flys open.
Refuses to start. No click, no turn over, dead. Stationary. Parking lot. New battery. Multiple times. Known issue by chrysler
Despite a brand new battery and good alternator, the battery keeps draining over night or during the day, leaving me stranded at least 10 times since february 2020. Issue has occurred in multiple settings, including at work in a parking garage, in retail parking lots, and at home in my driveway. I replaced the battery as well as a faulty connector, as well as had the alternator assessed by my mechanic. Yet something is draining my brand new battery no matter how frequently the car is driven. It has only 70,000ish miles on it and has been maintained regularly. Since this is a push button ignition which controls other vehicle systems as well, if the electrical system doesn't recognize the fob or it's proximity, then door locks also aren't recognized or functional. During one call to/visit from aaa, the car started when jump started. The aaa rep opted to let it run on the charger for a few minutes. The car died while connected to the charger. This was after a brand new battery was installed.
This issue with the throttle position sensor has been going on for me, since I bought the car from dealership last year 2019. Has happened 3 times. I can drive and the car stalls, loses it power to drive, car shakes with acceleration. Had to have the dealer clear code once in july 2019, so didnt have the car for 6 months yet. Then it happened earlier this year and then it happened july 2020. Everytime this goes bad I take it in and they reset the sensor..I feel this is a safety issue especially with it reoccurring and I have two little children k drive around. It happens out of nowhere and its my first new car and thos is a saftey habit. Im afraid to travel to see family on the east coast. The thunderbolt light will start flashes and car loses its acceleration. The engine light came on as well. The traction tire light also turns off. Car does not gain acceleration and shakes. This is an ongoing issue with my dodge and othwr reviews.
So when I am driving down the street or on the freeway at an accelerated rate and then I start to push on the brakes to slow down to either come to a stoplight or an exit of the freeway and to either turn left or right the car will cut off but also stay on the engine completely cuts off and the steering wheel locks but the radio the air conditioner everything else stays on inside the car the ignition it self stays on 'run' it's a push start. I then have to put my car in park and turn off then back on and hope it doesn't happen again, but it does
The car loses power unexpectedly while driving at various different speeds or sometimes just won't start after driving but if u wait twenty minutes it might just decide to restart, the AC sometimes will only blow out very hot heat, the cruise control won't turn off and has accelerated from being set at 55 to 75 on its own without being able to turn off, it has went into limp mode at several different speeds and in 2018 wouldn't turn off from in the run position in a result of a completely drained battery and was told engine needed to be replaced which I had replaced, the catalytic converter completely disconnected from the front which I also had replaced, wheel bearings bad costing numerous tire changes since purchasing it in 2013 until someone finally told me in 2020 what was wrong only at the cost of several tires and a wheel alignment, the stability warning light comes on and turns off randomly but if I try to push the button it won't turn it back on or off and the throttle control light comes on and car goes into limp mode drives like this for a day then can go days or months with all warning lights turning off and car runs just fine until it decides to do anyone one of these problems! I have told the dealership that the vehicle has a malfunctioning computer since purchasing it in 2013! The vehicle is unsafe lemon! It has caused me anxiety, and repeated traumatic events of almost getting into an accident or being left stranded for hours! I go into a store and I panic never knowing if the vehicle will start or decide to act possessed!" I recently went to a dodge dealership to get the safety recalls done on the vehicle and dodge has informed me they will not do the recalls because I have replaced the engine! The safety recalls must be done and if they can't do it then they need to provide me w a new vehicle free of charge or give me the money back I paid!
Past 2-3 years whenever it rains ABS and ESC light come on and brakes fail to work properly. Once quits raining, after no more than 24-48 hours lights go off and everything functions fine until rains again. Recently there was no rain from january to mid june and I traveled from florida to ohio and back with no problem. Then it rained, ABS and ESC back on. Vehicle was recalled dodge #r61 for this exact issue and the dealer stated performed recall. That did not correct problem. I contacted dodge and was given a case number. I took to dealer after it had rained and they confirmed ABS and ESC light were on and pulled code when I dropped off stating ABS module failure which is the part that fails in r61 when it rains. The next day it did not rain and dealer states ABS and ESC light off and there were no codes indicating no problem. They say they do not know how to repair and state dodge told them it was out of warranty. I pointed out no expiration on recall and they have stated they don't know how to fix and don't know how to get paid for repairs if could find problem. Note: the r61 states it does not apply to right hand drive fiat freemont because the water intrusion to ABS ground wire occurs when rain runs off passenger windshield and soaks ground wire and the right hand drive vehicles have ground wire that is culprit on drivers side and water from rain does not affect those wires. In 2016 they announced they were recalling 152,000 right hand drive dodge journeys (fiat freemont) without explanation however this appears to be clear proof they do not know how or where water is entering ABS wiring system.
While investigating a problem of a non-working backup light, it was discovered that several (7) wires from the body to the rear deck hatch are broken in the lift gate accordion. Dealer service manager said they have seen several cases of this - an internet search confirms this is extensive.
Power window control on driver side will stop working and not allow the windows to close back up. Power locks stopped working. I have noticed that the power cord going from the door to the body of the car keeps disconnecting from the body of the car. I have noticed that the power cord going from the door to the body of the car keeps disconnecting the box from the body of the car. This feature happens when the car is in park or going down the road and drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey. While driving at various speeds and accelerating the vehicle sputtered and stalled however restarted. The tachometer and speedometer became inoperable but independently reset and worked as designed. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where the battery was replaced. The contact called baxter chrysler dodge jeep ram la vista located at (7010 s 124th cir, la vista, ne 68128 (402) 800-1229) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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