2017 Dodge Journey: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Transmission · FL

On the morning of August 26, 2026, my 2017 Dodge Journey 2.4L was brought to DeLand Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for federal safety Emissions Recall Z98, which required updating the software calibration on the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The vehicle was scanned by the dealer at check-in (116,561 miles) and had zero transmission faults. The technician updated the PCM, and the dealer put 2 miles on the vehicle during service. Within 4 minutes of leaving the property, while accelerating to 50 MPH on a public roadway, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic loss of power and total transmission failure. The vehicle dropped completely out of gear, would roll backward while shifted into Drive, and completely refused to engage Reverse. If the vehicle was key-cycled off and on, it would move only one foot before the computer panicked, dropping it back into an immediate neutral state and free-revving the engine. The failed recall modification rendered the vehicle an immediate highway safety hazard. The dealership is actively refusing to honor the recall warranty or inspect the failed safety component. Stellantis corporate case number is 97915298.

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH on two occasions, the vehicle lost power, and the brake pedal and the steering wheel became stiff. There were no warning lights illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off because the contact was nervous to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 27, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CO

The vehicle shuts off while driving. It has occurred 6 times over the course of a year. It results in a total loss of power, steering, brakes creating a very unsafe scenario. It has happened 5 times while doing above 35 mph and in one case above 50 mph and resulting in one missed stop sign. This creates a tremendous level of anxiety. I have taken it in on four occasions to reputable repair facilities Christian brothers automotive for repair three times soon to be four times and CarMax once. Three times I was turned away with no help only inspection fees. The fourth time Christian brothers replaced cam shaft sensors only to have another incident while driving 40mph down the road. Thankfully I was able to stop safely and now I have another appointment scheduled for service. I feel like there is a safety miss on this vehicle.

Filed Feb 7, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

The car lost power and wouldn't speed up. Could have been rear ended. We had the abs light come on,the traction control light on, the air bag light on and a few more I didn't recognize they came on and went out so fast. Had to pull over and restart the car.

Filed Aug 29, 2023 · Electrical · FL

Alternator/Battery issue Alternator replaced 3 times Not charging causing battery today Electrical issue cannot be diagnosed Vehicle shut off while going 65 on highway. Loss of power steering/braking function. Car accelerated by itself. This has happened three times and been replaced three times.

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · TX

Vehicle randomly started jerking and losing power as I drove home on the highway. Got it checked and said it was cam shaft position sensor bank 1. Got both sensors changed and did a relearn. After 24 hours it did it again. Dont know if it is wiring or computer problem...still giving same code when checked.

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Engine · 58,382 miles · GA

Engine light appeared on the dash and I immediately noticed that the car was hesitating and felt as it was losing power while accelerating. I then took it into an auto repair shop and was informed that my catalytic converter needed to be replaced and was over $800 in repairs. While researching online, I came across a recall for the same exact issue on the 2011-2016 series of the dodge journeys. I feel as if the 2017 series should be included as well.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Driver assistance · 48,000 miles · TN

While I was driving on a highway, the check engine light and traction control/stability light came on. You could feel the car loosen up, and the engine sound like it was misfiring or skipping. The car did not lose power, and ran fine the next time I drove it. However, it has happened a few more times. I have an appointment with the dealership, so we will see what they say. I did see that the 2012-2015 models underwent a recall for something similar. Maybe it is that same issue on this model. Also, a few months back I was driving when the bolts holding the serpentine belt (don't know the exact name of the system) broke off. The car overheated and completely shut down. They used short 8mm bolts to hold up the system and they failed. Dealership or chrysler would not cover costs of around $175 to fix, with no assurance that a longer 8mm bolt would hold up long term. The car has less then 50k miles on it.

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Engine · 32,543 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 dodge journey. While driving 80 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and almost crashed in the middle of rush hour traffic. The vehicle came to a stop and lost power twelve times. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to walker jones jeep, dodge, ram (2730 memorial dr, waycross, ga 31503, (912) 584-1166) where the vehicle was diagnosed, but the codes could not be read. The vehicle was repaired over three times, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 32,543.

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Engine · 10,000 miles · WA

While driving on a highway the speed of traffic was increasing but after stepping on the accelerator several times I discovered the vehicle was not responding. The engine had died with no warning lights displayed. I lost power steering and power brakes. Once I got the vehicle stopped I put it in park, stepped on the brake and pushed the ignition button and the vehicle started. The vehicle is about six months old with around 10,000 miles. The next morning we took it straight to the dealership but because there were no warning lights or codes displayed they said there was nothing they could do.