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2015 Dodge Journey transmission complaints

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Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse at slow speeds in a parking area, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) but the VIN and the model year was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 72,000.

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 Oct 10, 2023 · Transmission · CT

The check engine light stays on and code po740 Torque converter clutch circuit open, and the stated fix is replace converter solenoid and trans fluid and filter. Also recommends do not drive. I am qualified to make repairs and did so, cleared codes drove Approx.100 miles light returned on solid. I did research and found a recall id 16V461000 that may not have traveled through the recall system yet. I spoke to a dodge service advisor and was told that is was common and they have replaced several transmission so far this year. Part are scarce to get and Approx. $7k repair. and no recall was issued for the problem. It is my understanding that the car can loose power and no longer move as the problem progresses in traffic and on highway, poss causing an accident. All related parts that fluid travels musts be replaced including trans. oil cooler due to contamination.

Filed Sep 20, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · 92,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking and failed to properly accelerate before the vehicle stalled. While operating the vehicle the traction control, ABS, and several unknown warning lights became illuminated. Additionally, the "Service Park Assist" message was displayed. In addition, the battery was often drained and needed to be recharged. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power train was faulty and advised that the vehicle needed to be taken to the local dealer. No service was performed. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who replaced the alternator, serpentine belt, brake sensor, and several unknown parts but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the battery was replaced several times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2023 · Transmission · MO

When putting the vehicle into park it either shifts rite into park, shows -- on the dash, says R and it's in P for example my husband drove my car put it in the park or so he thought turned the car off and came in the house we all left a little while later I get in my car and it won't start and I look at my dash and it says vehicle not in park and it was clearly in park, went to a friend's house put it in park put my foot off the brake and it started rolling backwards look up at my dash and it's in reverse even though it is in park had to put it in neutral put my emergency brake on and turn it off use the little lever inside the center console to manually shift it into gear

Filed Mar 7, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

The acceleration stopped, the lightening light, traction light and skid light all came on and would not accelerate. Car was on but no gas pedal in the middle of the highway. Oil was changed a week before and no leaks on ground but oil is low. It is very dangerous as it has done this several times over the last month and has caused me to almost be in several wrecks because speed drops and cars almost rear end me. Have replaced the Crankshaft Position Sensor twice no in a month.

Filed Oct 4, 2022 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that the RPM’s increased; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted and while coming to a stop at a red light, the vehicle was stalling. The contact pulled over and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed there was no recall associated with the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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 29, 2022 · Transmission · TX

When driving you can hear transmission whining van shift ok but constantly whining put in neutral and it stops.Will take it in for diagnose.Thanks.

Filed May 3, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was overheating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the thermostat was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the transmission slipped, almost causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact engaged the parking brake and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the thermostat housing and sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the engine oil and the radiator hose were replaced; however, the vehicle stalled while driving and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the engine and oil pan gasket were replaced; however the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering significantly while driving and stalled. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2022 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact pulled over and noticed that the driveshaft had detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there were bolts missing from the driveshaft. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Transmission · PA

Electronic throttle control is malfunctioning need to get replaced I was driving on a highway and lost acceleration this is very dangerous as I have young kids who are in the car with me. I've seen online where other people who own The same vehicle is having the same problem this should be recalled nationwide

Filed Dec 20, 2021 · Transmission · PA

The differential and the viscous coupler is what I'm having to replace now cause it is bad. The car is not that old and I'm going to have to spend around $3,500 to fix both of these parts. We could have been killed if we were driving the car, it would have locked up and caused an accident. Yes, the dealer said that it could lock up on us and damage other parts causing an accident. No, it hasn't been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No, there were not signs and warnings lamps prior to the failure. We took it to the dealer on November 18th and have yet to get it back. We called Chrysler and opened a case. They told us that the only thing they could do is to expedite the part and the dealer has the other one. Chrysler is expediting the differential, the dealer was to get the part on December 9th. The part still isn't here. I have called Chrysler several times and nothing is being done. Today I called and Chrysler is blaming the dealer for telling them they got the part when they didn't get it. Then, Chrysler was trying to blame the shipping carrier with is UPS. I think these parts the differential and the viscous coupler should be recall before someone get killed. Chrysler has known about these parts since 2013 and they haven't done anything about it.

Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Transmission · MI

Driving back home on Dec-08-2021; about 2 miles from home I started hearing gear whine noise, only got louder. Pulled over about half mile from home, walked around the car to see if something was stuck underbody. After that, the vehicle would not engage gear when I put it in D or R. I had to press gas hard for the gear to engage, but the car unpredictably engage and would lurch forward and lose gear again. Kept doing that for until I got home. Checked underneath, oil was leaking from the trans pan. The gear would only engage when the gas is pressed hard, but the car would jump as soon as the gear engages.

Filed Dec 8, 2021 · Transmission · TN

The problem component is the transmission fluid pump. The issue first started while driving. the transmission started making a grinding noise. the fault code for this was P0868. Our vehicle was towed to a dodge dealership for inspection and repairs. Estimated cost is $1576.84. I have researched this issue and feel this should be considered a recall. Owners should be covered for these repairs.

Filed Sep 3, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · MA

when I purchased the car many problems did occur: Car does has A) Gas problem ( like air inside...car stop working etc...) B) Car has new battery ( in my 1st year) but it does not start C) Car computer was wipe it out( Virus ??) D) And the major: Car has HYDROLIC PROBLEM ( Transmission, Power train and Gas issue)

Filed Aug 5, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · 80,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle loss power. The instrument cluster warning indicators were illuminated. The steering wheel locked up and the brake pedal was hard to depress. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Consumer has stated incident has happened twice.

Filed Jul 19, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · 113,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Transmission · MD

I had two separate incidences. The first one occurred at approximately 96,000 miles. I went to start my car and it wouldn’t start. To my knowledge nothing was left on inside to kill the battery. I got a jump start and when I started driving my car would get stuck in 2nd gear. It would sound like it was going fast but was barely driving. I took it to the dealership where they tested it and said it ran fine, no error codes or lights appeared. After that it drove fine until approximately 105,000. I was driving on the highway at about 75 miles per hour. All of a sudden the car stopped accelerating and I had to quickly pull off the side of the highway. I turned the car off and back on and it started driving just fine. I am scared to death of driving it now.

Filed Jun 5, 2021 · Transmission · KS

Transmission is consistently slipping on the upshift from 2nd to 3rd gear, there is no warning light coming on.

Filed May 3, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 54,000 miles · CA

The car slips or jerks when it shifts into gear, usually when going from first to second. It is an automatic and this happens while it is in motion. There have been multiple mechanics look at and the transmission was rebuilt twice but the problem still persists.

Filed Apr 25, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · TX

Complete power loss while driving the whole transmission had to be replaced. Since that event we had have constant problems with misfires and fuel injectors. Airbag light keeps coming on. Electrical problems.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Transmission · 103,164 miles · IN

My vehicle began having issues shifting gears at 103,000 miles. The vehicle would jolt each time a shift occurred. It specifically had issues shifting out of reverse into drive. This occurred intermittently for a couple days. Then it began having issues shifting while accelerating. I mainly drive on the interstate to and from work, and the vehicle would not go over 45 miles per hour. We immediately parked the vehicle and noticed transmission fluid leaking underneath. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who told us the transmission pump had gone out and we needed to rebuild or replace the transmission.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Transmission · 149,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2015 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective internal pump within the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to rocky top chrysler jeep dodge (3315 winfield dunn pkwy, kodak, tn 37764) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2021 · Transmission · 91,118 miles · NY

My 2015 dodge journey has a ticking noise when I start my vehicle. And now the check engine light is on. When the truck is in park or stopped it feels like it is fluttering or putting along . The ticking noise you hear once the vehicle is started and it continues the entire time while driving .

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 Dec 7, 2020 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · CO

My journey only has 59000k miles and it started with a" knock" noise when I start about a month ago. Mechanic tells me the "lifters" are bad and they would need to open up the part of the engine where the lifters are located, I understand there are two different locations for the lifters, the front is pretty easy to change but the second location not so much. All will cost me about $1500.00 to repair. Is there a recall?

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Body, Engine · 80,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Head on collision at a traffic light. I was making a left turn it was raining and the other car was going straight . He took the light on red and we both hit head on . I hit my head on the steering wheel and side window . Air bag did not deploy hit my head pretty bad and my back and neck were in pain had to take off work and lost my only car and job . Went to therapy for a while my concern was why didn't the air bags deploy . The other cars air bags deployed. I had an eye witness and police report but I still loss the battle . Still paying for a car that doesn't work. Pls if u can help me resolve this it will be a big help. I still fill pain in my neck from the accident. I don't want to take legal actions I just want what is right . Thank you

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 96,000 miles · FL

My 2015 dodge journey fwd started making a whining noise out of nowhere and then all of a sudden would not go over 35 MPH. I tried to move in my driveway and its stuck in 1st gear. I am too scared to drive it and it is my only means of transportation. Is there a recall on it?

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · IL

Have had the SUV 4 months now and it had died out and random times while driving . It's at the dealership now and being told nothing is wrong with it . Only has 82000 miles on it

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