2015 Dodge Journey: brake failure

Filed Jun 22, 2024 · Engine · OH

After buying used 2015 Dodge journey driving home from work at busy rush hour traffic my car just stopped with loss of brakes and steering was nearly rear ended was so nervous by this car started since then it keeps doing it but now check engine light is on I'm going thru divorce and he is incarcerated so I don't have a ton of money dealer wants be to pay I have since researched this online and find this to be a repeated over and over again problem this is the first Dodge vehicle I've owned and will be the last I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at all and I don't feel safe with the with Dodge if they're not going to stand behind their product I see that there was problems with that they took care of before the year 2015 but not since although it's the same problem I'm sick of being taken by these large corporations that just getting bigger and bigger on their greed while I struggle and have no help with the situation my car has been sitting for 2 months now in my garage although I'm making payments on it and can't get it titled

Filed Oct 26, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · 84,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made an abnormal grinding sound. The contact also stated that the steering wheel was misaligned and would not return to center. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where no brake failure was found, and the steering wheel was aligned; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle lurched and jumped. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal continuously until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the traction control and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start when the weather was cold. The contact stated that the failure persisted upon attempting to jumpstart the vehicle and replacing the battery. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle when the weather was warm. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failures to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 16V273000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 6, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · PA

My car has completely locked up going down the road as in I had gas to go but no power steering nothing overn2nd gear all safety lights came on no brakes and after i got it stopped and turned off it wouldn't turn back on. Now I have an issue with it stalling out after coming off an exit or just to a normal stop sign with no warning it jolts kinda shutters and shuts off acts as if it doesn't want to down shift or stop

Filed Jun 24, 2022 · Electrical · NM

I had a loss of brake lights, tail lights and right rear turn signals while driving. Peeled back the rubber boot over the wire harness on the upper left hatchback door and found 6 broken wires and 5 chaffed to bare metal. Appears that opening and closing the rear hatch over time bent the wires to the breaking point. This could have caused a rear end collision from lack of brake lights and tail lights. Dodge forum shows this to be a very common problem with the Journeys and fortunately I was stopped and warned about the condition before a crash occurred. This is a serious issue and as an LE officer has the potential for deadly rear end crashes.

Filed Aug 26, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · TX

While driving the steering wheel locked up and the brakes stopped working, the engine was still running. Breaks were extremely hard to press and was not able to turn the steering wheel at all. Was able to coast to a stop and place the car in park. Once I stopped I placed the car in park, turned off the car and restarted it and worked fine.

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 65,500 miles · OR

As I was driving through a grocery parking lot, I remember taking my foot off of the accelerator to slow down and to make a right turn up an isle to go to a parking spot. Once my foot came off of the accelerator, my car died, no brakes, and no steering. The electrical continued to work as my music was still playing and the flashers worked as well. I put the car in park, and pushed the start button, nothing happened. I tried a couple more times and then my car started back up. I drove to a parking spot, shut the car off and turned it back on. I drove back home with no issues and put her in the garage. I'm very nervous, to say the least as I have to drive to work tomorrow. I hope this does not occurs as I'm driving 55 MPH.

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 53,000 miles · IN

Precisely on 7.3.19 I had 4 of my children with me heading to a holiday parade. My car w/o warning completely stopped in the middle of a road. No power, no brakes, no steering. Air was still blowing; radio still playing. My daughter and I pushed my car to the curb, my husband came and pushed my car further to avoid an accident. After several attempts the car restarted and restarted fine. Drove another .5 city block; stopped at a stop sign, pulled out and my car died again in the middle of the intersection. My husband was still behind me & pushed us out. We drove home. He looked under the hood, nothing stood out. I didn't get any warnings on the dash. The car has driven fine until 7.5.19. My daughter and I just turned onto calumet ave; a very busy and dangerous road and my car died again. Several cars flying around us laying on their horn. I do not have power to turn, to brake. My daughter and I got out and push my car into a parking lot that has a slight uphill entrance. It was not easy, it was dark outside. A very dangerous situation. I can only flip my hazard lights on, well what does that do when a car is flying up behind me at 40-50mph? I am terrified my car is going to die and my family and I are going to get seriously hurt and/or killed. Reading on the internet there seems to be many people with the same issue and dodge is not responding. I have children who require trips to indianapolis for medical issues and it is a 3-4 hour drive for us. Speed limit is 70. I cannot afford to trade this in and purchase a new car. I do not where else to go for help. If you call a mechanic or the dealership they tell you that can't help without looking at it. Dodge dealer denies ever hearing of it before which I don't believe. Neither of course will do a free inspection. I get it they're there to make money. Recall should be issued to fix this before it becomes deadly.

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 34,400 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator kept randomly flashing. The contact also heard an abnormal loud noise when applying and releasing the brake pedal. Also, at various points in time, the brake pedal failed to function and the cruise control intermittently failed to work. The dealer (chris myers dodge chrysler jeep (27163 us-98, daphne, al 36526, (251) 621-8885) indicated that they serviced the vehicle with a warranty and cleared the code, but had not specified a specific repair diagnosis for the brake failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 34,400. *tt consumer stated ani-lock brakes shut off at various speeds.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 39,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the air bag, throttle control, and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated intermittently, along with the key fob light. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed to operate, causing the vehicle to crash into the woods. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a sprained right arm that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was undetermined. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Engine · 28,280 miles · IL

While driving with our two children in the vehicle the engine shut off and the power steering and power brakes did not work, there was no control over the vehicle. Luckily it was a city side road and we were able to coast to a stop without hitting anything or getting rear ended. Nothing would work on the vehicle. After about 10 seconds the engine started back up without having the brake pressed or pressing the start button. My wife drove the vehicle back to our house which was about six blocks away.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 85,500 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed when applied and the emergency brake indicator illuminated. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The contact was diagnosed with sprains to the right shoulder and knee along with injuries to the lower back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the insurance investigators and then to the body shop. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes). The vehicle was not destroyed according to the insurance investigator. The failure mileage was approximately 85,500.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 8,399 miles · MD

Driving on a major highway when all of a sudden, I noticed my speed dropping. I pushed on the gas but got no response. Then traffic began to stop but I couldnt! My brakes did not work!!! I put my hazzard lights on and began to drift across 3 lanes of traffic because the steering also did not work!!!! I almost caused several accidents as I was unable to control my vehicle. I made it to the emergency lane and pushed the emergency break coming to a joilting stop. Once I caught my breath and stopped shaking, I was able to restart the vehicle. I then exited the highway and crept across town back to the dealer where I had just left getting my oil changed prior to this incident. They checked out the vehicle but found no bad codes or any other issue so there is no fix for something they could not re-create.. This is my 3rd journey (2010, 2011, 2015) and I believe this is an accident waiting to happen. I had no issues with the prior two years. I am terrified of driving this vehicle now especially noting so many other complaints of the same issue.