2015 Dodge Journey: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Dec 11, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Vehicle has P0740 code of which is a recall on the transmission pump. The recall is S 44 however my vin does not apply even though it’s the same make,model,year, engine and drivetrain as the recall. Please include my Vin number in the recall because the vehicle stalls/ hesitate when the gas pedal is applied and the transmission is trying to downshift when speeding up to change lanes. The situation is dangerous because the driver can lose control of the vehicle when planning to execute and not get a response from the vehicle when accelerating or changing lanes. The problem is more of a 2 to 3 second hiccup and the vehicle seems confused. Include this vehicle and my Vin number in the S 44 recall of which my dealership has stated it should’ve been included with the rest of the 2015 and 2016 caravan, dodge journey recalls. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Filed Sep 18, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 209,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong exhaust odor coming from the vehicle. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitating and experiencing a loss of motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic convertor had failed and needed to be repaired. While having the vehicle inspected, the vehicle received another diagnostic test and the contact was informed of the failure related to Customer Satisfaction Campaign Number: U67 with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10230438 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Unknown or Other, Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 209,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2023 · Brakes · MD

The ABS light and Check engine light came on and dash began flickering. Vehicle also experienced sputtering issues and hesitation on acceleration. Vehicle was inspected by an independent technician who recommended taking it to a dealership for an ABS Module. The Vehicle was taken to the dealership and dealership determined that an ABS control and ABS module were needed. Parts were ordered, however, after contacting Chrysler customer care I learned that the ABS module is back ordered and on hold for engineer review. According to the representative I spoke to, folks have been waiting months for this part and it has been a high volume part order. The part number is 68164594AA. According to the rep, the part may take until April to arrive. If this is true it sounds like a significant number of people may be having a serious issue with their Dodge vehicle ABS module.

Filed Apr 26, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 87,520 miles · MD

This vehicle constantly shakes at about the 50 MPH. Engine light starts to come on and there is a hesitation to accelerate. This is extremely dangerous and I read several others issues with the misfire. Something needs to be done before others are hurts... Very serious issue

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact's wife was driving and the vehicle started to hesitate. There was a noise coming from under the hood. The vehicle drove as if it was stuck in the neutral while his the wife tried to accelerate. The vehicle was guided off the road and was towed to the contact's home. Abernethy chrysler jeep dodge (1442 e main st, lincolnton, nc 28092, (704) 732-1890) stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle and all past recalls had been repaired. Another unknown dealer said the same and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The contact researched the issue as a defective transmission pump. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed May 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · TX

When accelerating it has a hesitation like the fuel supply shuts off briefly or it is misfiring or something that is causing me to not be able to accelerate up to speed when taking off or during driving. It has happened multiple times over the past several months.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 60,000 miles · MD

Have a 2015 journey. Suspension has been replaced, cooling system replaced, and now transmission replaced. Seat belts keep not working right with lights coming on. Air conditioning will not shut off on it's own. Have had it to the dealer for at least 11 weeks so far this year at 5 different times. Still having problems with the steering wheel vibration over 50 miles, air conditioner not shutting off and vehicle hesitates a lot. Gears do not shift correctly from park to reverse.