2016 Dodge Journey: brake failure

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · VA

While driving the car, car stalled and began displaying the lightning bolt icon on the cluster. The power steering stopped working and the brake was very stiff and hard to depress. I pulled off the road and waited a few minutes and started the car again. The idle was very rough, icon was still displayed on the cluster, and car began jerking and stalled again. I had the vehicle towed to the house and began looking into the issue. Error codes read on the car was P0365: Camshaft Position Sensor “B” Circuit, and the red lightning bolt indicating an issue with the electronic throttle body. The battery was taken out and tested bad so it was replaced. The throttle body was cleaned and tested good. When I tried to start the car after the codes were cleared, the vehicle attempted to start but wasn't able to turn over fully. The P0365 code returned. I then had a mechanic come check out the car to see if he could do anything to help. He determined that the valves in the engine were bent and the cars timing was off. With all of this being said, This issue I am complaining about is the P0365 Camshaft sensor code. There was a recall for the camshaft sensors in some 2016 Dodge Journeys but my VIN did not fall in that range. When I called FCA, I was told there was nothing to be done because my VIN wasn't included in the recall. A bad camshaft sensor would cause all of the issues that I am experiencing with the car. If the sensor is bad or doesn't perform as it should, it could effect the overall timing of the engine's firing sequence, causing stalling, failure to start, and damage to the engine, like in my case with the bent valves. This incident posed a severe safety risk to myself and the other drivers around me due to the loss of power steering and partial loss of braking ability. Luckily this incident did not occur on the interstate or major highway, where there are speeds in excess of 55 mph.

Filed Mar 20, 2021 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · OH

I was driving the vehicle when it suddenly stopped. It lost all electric power, no emergency lights, can not shift to neutral, no brakes, no lights, can not unlock doors, and the vehicle does not detect the key fob. This happen while traveling on a residential road. Dodge does have a recall for this issue and I was directed to bring the vehicle to the dealership for troubleshooting and repair.

Filed Apr 16, 2020 · Brakes · AL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the contact attempted to press the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle crashed into the post holding the handicap sign for the parking space. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received no injuries and no medical attention was needed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes were faulty, however, they were not able to identify the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 42,194 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle completely shut off while driving 25 MPH. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated, the power steering seized, and the brakes stopped working. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road and it rolled to a stop. The vehicle was towed to fred martin superstore (3195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, (330) 753-4444) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The dealer confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 42,194. *bf consumer stated there are recalls on other 2016 dodge journeys for problems with the crankshaft sensor. I think they need to include other models.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 5,850 miles · AZ

I had 2016 dodge journey bought from superstition dodge in mesa arizona. The engine shuts off by itself while braking and one time while driving. When engine shuts off the car looses power steering and brakes. This could cause fetal accident and may be death. I contacted dodge tempe arizona. I went to them after it happen first time and they said no error code and it could be a glitch!! Then when it happen for second and third time and I was about to make an accident, I contacted them again and contacted dodge company. They open a case # 29588743. And tempe dodge took again for over a week and they were not able to find the root cause. They want to give me the car back and I am afraid about my family safety and people and cars in the street. I contacted dodge again and the case manager name is [xxx] . She said there nothing she can do and she wants to close the case. They do not care and they want to give the car back to me knowingly that the car could have an accident again if the engine shuts off and the car fail to brake and steer. What happen is when driving, sometimes "3 times" when brake "2 times" or when slowing while running "1 time" the engine shuts off and the ignition button still shows run and AC is still working on the battery. When engine shuts off no brakes so car keeps moving and steering is very hard to control because of loss of power. It is life threatening and could cause death to pedestrians and or passengers. Please help, I do not want my family to get injured or die and I do not want people in the street to get injured or die. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).