The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the traction control warning light and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for State Inspection however, the vehicle was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the part was on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified if the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,150.
2016 Dodge Journey brakes complaints
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Airbags didn't deploy in head on collision and break system has a defect in the abs module
When driving the car will go into limp mode with no warning. When the car shuts off I have no control of steering wheel and brakes. Thus cam shaft was replaced but the issue now persists. Now the engine is stalling and caused the steering hose to bust and head gasket is blown.
The vehicle started making a whining noise, also brake light came on, vehicle lost ability to brake in open traffic, slipping in and out of gear, vehicle loss power while driving in open traffic. This all began on or around 10/8. The engine light came on in the vehicle after which time the vehicle was no longer driven by owner as a safety precaution. On 10/11 the vehicle was diagnosed by Aamco transmissions. The mechanic advised the vehicle had experience hydraulic pressure failure, the hydraulic pump in the vehicle went out unexpectedly. The mechanic said all fluids were inspected and topped off and look well all except transmission fluid, which was described as burnt. The mechanic explained that because of the pump failure the transmission wasn’t receiving any pressure. I found an open recall not specific to my VIN but specific to 2016 Dodge Journeys that was for power train automatic transmissions. Recall number was S44. Another recall number was 16V461000. The consequences of this recall is exactly what my vehicle experienced. AAMCO also confirmed they see this a lot with my type of vehicle. My vehicle is available for inspection. My safety was gravely out at risk as I drive a lot taking my kids to basketball practice. I live in a very busy area metro Atlanta and have used the expressway often I could have loss the ability to brake at a higher speed or completely shut off in the middle of high speed traffic.
For several month my brake light would illuminate when I would hit brakes. Then the ABS light and traction control light also came on. Took it to shop and said it was the electric stability control module and dodge journeys are known for this but it only recalls 2012-2015. Mine is a 2016. Pretty sure it should also be included in the recall, nevertheless they tried to charge me almost $600 to fix, I refused.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake pads were replaced. The contact also stated that the cruise control system failed to operate as designed, and the driver’s side window failed to open as needed. The contact stated that the Navigation System was inoperable and there were also several unknown warning lights illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
My car has many electrical problems, the power steering and today the engine burned out, I almost killed myself because the brakes did not respond to me
Driving in a parking lot at a low speed, no breaking and 2 sensors came on. Anti-lock brake and traction control light. No reason for them to engage and have not turned off.
I was driving down the street and loss all power and brake control. No warning lights and no notice just shut off while driving, radio and lights everything cut off without warning.
When driving down hill on the freeway ( 65 MPH or faster) and braking to slow the car, a heavy vibration and wobbling occurs on the front right side ( tire, suspension). Also occurs when car is washed and the wheel is wet. Applying breaks makes it wobble going at a slower speed, 25/35mph
Pulling to go up bridge or highway. Tracking lights check engine light ABS light comes off and on. Braking is hard
My vehicle was in motion on a city street when suddenly my steering wheel locked and brake were hard to push causing me to side swipe a parked car.
This is the second time the rear ABS wheel speed sensor failed. My vehicle has 26,651 miles on it. This caused me to have to pull over on an interstate in order to check to see what was happening. This was a safety concern for me and I asked the dealership they said it's a known issue but no recalls on it.
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.
Had about 20,000 mi on the odometer and brakes start to pulsate very bad, causing lots of vibration in the steering wheel. Had dealer check brakes and showed little signs of wear on the pads. This continued till I finally had the brakes and rotors replaced with aftermarket ventilated rotors and new brake pads. After only 200 miles, vehicle is again vibrating very bad on hard braking and steep inclines. Going to have dealer check the calibers on the front to see if one is sticking, where brakes were changed. Never had this occur in any other vehicle where the pulsating returned after replacing brakes and rotors.
Been having serious intermittent issues with my brakes. My traction control light and ABS lights would come on simultaneously and then brakes start to make a grinding noise as well as pedal starts to shake. Brought it into dealership on 10/6/19 as it was throwing a code for a wheel speed sensor. Had them replace that along with a full brake system check only for it to start having same issues 2 weeks later. I've read online of many other customers having the exact same issue only for dodge to slap a bandaid on it. I have 3 kids and do not feel safe driving them anywhere as it is a serious safety concern.
Traction control light on and ABS light on constantly. Customer complaint of vehicle not stopping and ABS activate pulse felt in brake pedal. Wheel speed sensor giving a fault code was replaced but still having the same issue. Hooked up snap-on scanner and found communication issues from ABS to TCM to ecu so a data line most likely a culprit. Vehicle has 75k miles. Attached is a scan report of the codes found on vehicle. This seems to be common on many of the same vehicles. Will report findings once customer agrees to further investigate the issue. I'm thinking a faulty ABS module or wiring to ABS and faulting out the data communication line causing data loss between other modules in the system.
Brakes and pucks, drums, both front and rear. Needed replacement at 19500 miles, verified the removed parts, were totally rusted and deformed. Numerous vehicles and most had 50,000 miles plus before replacement. The items removed bordered on safety issues.
While driving my journey will stall and I lose power steering and brakes with no warning. It also randomly happens when stopping. This has happened while sitting in traffic at a red light and when it turns green my car doesn't move. Had to put it in park and restarted with no issues. This happened when stopping at a stop sign. Had to put it in park and restart. This happened when slowing down to turn left. Lost all power steering and brakes. Almost had a head on collision and rear ended with 2 children in the car. After I got the car to stop I had to put it in park and start. Every time this issue happens I have to put it in park and it starts right back up. I have taken to the dealership twice, same issues and they say nothing is wrong because they are not getting an error code.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control indicators remained illuminated. Also, the cruise control stopped operating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side wheel bearing sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced and the failure was remedied; however, the failure recurred approximately one year later. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
I was driving my 2016 dodge journey crossroad and the ABS lights came on and then I felt my car jerk like it was going to stall. I tried to get off the freeway and my car stalled out. I put it in drive and it would stall again. It sounded like the engine was going to fall out of my car. It would stall out even in reverse. It would only run in park. The tow truck driver said it sounds like the crank shaft or transmission. My car is only 3yrs old and well taken care of. No check engine light came on, the scanner wouldn't read any error codes. I am currently waiting on the mechanic to look at it this weekend, my 9month old niece and I almost died by being rear ended by traffic coming off the off ramp.
"sometimes" the ABS and traction control light turn on. I hear a ticking noise for a few seconds.. If I push on the breaks I can hear a grinding noise. The lights always turn off after a minute or two and the grinding noise only happens when both the ABS and tracking lights are on.
Asb light stays on as well as a depiction of vehicle sliding on road, both in motion and in park. Milage on vehicle is just 13k miles
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to turnersville jeep chrysler dodge ram (3100 nj-42, erial, nj 08081, (856) 316-7956) where they replaced the front sensor and hub bearing. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they did not have the unspecified part available. The contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive in the interim. While driving, the contact's vehicle failed to stop and rear ended another vehicle. The grill of the contact's vehicle was damaged. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer and they replaced the ABS part after the crash. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they wanted to examine the vehicle. The manufacturer concluded that there was no malfunction with the brakes after the repairs from the crash were already completed. The manufacturer stated that the bearings were the cause of the failure. The contact felt that the dealer was responsible for the crash. The failure mileage was 19,960. *bf consumer stated repairs were done but adjustor asked consumer to bring in the car.
'takata recall' in less than a year the ABS light have come on. The first time it ever came on was stopping for a red light on the highway the vehicle kept going. Second time less than a year later the light has come back on and you have to press the brakes then release and and press the brakes again for the vehicle to stop adequately.
5-10-18 had to bring my vehicle in for a new tire and prior to the tire, the ABS light would intermittently pop on and off. This would happen mostly after I started the vehicle and after backing up and traveling a few feet, it would sound and feel like it would catch and grind, then release after traveling about a mile, it would go off. When I brought it in to get the tire replaced, I asked them to look at it, they said the ABS light was coming on because the battery was faulty and they replaced the battery. (I think maybe they just reset something) I asked them to give me an itemized list of parts changed for the work, and I never received it. I only received the invoice for the tire. Now.... Rear ended in dec 27, 2018 - between the accident and time it took holidays/insurance to get me an appointment with dealer, the ABS light started to pop on again and the radio screen grayed out and came back on(so far that has only happened once). My husband let them know to check that as well because there was impact damage on the left front bumper and dealer only repaired the damages reported by adjuster and didn't address the ABS/radio issue. So..... Now what? Feel like they just put a band aid on it until the warranty ran out and then again after damage sustained in an accident that was not my fault.
Vehicle was in drive when the engine cut out. All control of the vehicle was lost. This has happened twice within one week
I started my vehicle first thing in the morning and my ABS light and the traction control light were on while the vehicle was in park. And my car made a loud noise while braking normally just pulling up to a stop sign. The light went off after 10 minutes and then I got to work and turned my car off. After with I turned the car on and the light had come back on and I was having the same issue. I noticed this was a recall for previous years from 2012-2015 of the same vehicle reporting similar issues. Please help.
Several months after having new tires put on my SUV, I noticed the service awd, traction control, and ABS lights were on continuously on my panel when in motion and upon learning the ignition button. Sometimes they'd go off either moving or stationary but then as 2 months passed, they'd remain on at all times. I wasn't able to engage cruise control when those lights were on. I had 2 near accidents from nearly hitting 2 large deer. I hit my brakes and my tires did but wasn't to grip the road and just felt like they were on ice (in summer) . When they would grip they made a loud noise and then I was able to stop but not without smelling burnt rubber. I have heard from a friend of mine that is a mechanic that he had a feeling it was my ABS sensor but didnt have access to a dodge diagnostic system as he works for a different dealership. Ive heard from different people that this has been a "common" problem recently with journeys. I paid 97 dollars for a diagnostic forma non-dealer garage and they confirmed it was my right front ABS sensor and it was a manufacturer defect. I called the dodge dealership and I was not informed when I brought it in there for the recall that it was under warranty. I brought my SUV in and the advisor didn't believe it was my sensor until it was replaced. I was informed that the journeys have been coming in by the dozen over this issue and all over the u.s. That was the only sensor checked and replaced and my warranty is about done. Please investigate have 3 kids with special needs and I don't want accidents for anyone over this issue. My kids nearly lost me last year in a terrible accident. My vehicle was serviced oct. 2018
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