Dodge Journey slipping problems

Filed Nov 16, 2025 · Transmission · ID

I was driving down the freeway and my transmission started slipping and eventually lost power, had to pull over on a 80mph freeway with my 4 kids in the car after turning on my hazard lights and wait for my husband to come get us (1 hour, due to how remote We are) he was able to limp the car home, but we couldn't even get it off of the freeway because it did not have the power to get off on an off ramp... I can't even begin to explain how scary that was to have my kids in a car on the side of the freeway while semis shook the car passing us at 70+ mph.. this is a known issue but my car does not fall under the recall and it absolutely should! The transmission oil and filter has been flushed as well as tested to make sure the solenoids are in good working order.

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · NC

The steering locked up could not turn or straighten car out. All electrical things lights air conditioning gas light just went haywire and is still not working. The shifting system I guess is what u call it started slipping out of gear like going into natural or first gear and nothing else. Several cars had to serve to keep from getting hit at 70+ miles an hour and I had no control other than to hit the break on the freeway and pray. Accordingly to the Bob site there's so many problems I know the ones I've had I just didn't know I could let any one know that mattered. I've reported it today. The first time it slipped out of gear I thought maybe it was something I may have done as far as the electric it was Little things like AC works as it pleases airbags light up tire pressure ECT the gas light no longer moves stays on E unknown to exact dates

Filed May 27, 2025 · Engine · CO

Transmission is slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear with low miles 71357 and already having. Transmission issues

Filed Oct 12, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · GA

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.

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Suspension · MN

I purchased a 2013 dodge journey approximately 8 months ago. Before I bought it I asked the salesperson if the front end was out of alignment, as it pulled to the right. He told me everything was checked, and it was in excellent condition. He told me the reason it pulled to the right is that the roads were made with a slight slant for water to run off. It continued to pull, although it was drivable. When the snow fell, Oct. 2021, and the roads were packed with snow and ice I could barely keep the vehicle on the road. It kept wanting to swerve off the road to the right. I had to drive 20 miles an hour to and from work on bad roads. There were times I had to stop as I felt little to no control. I had never had anything like this happen to me. I called Iron Trail Motors in Virginia, MN (where I purchased it) and explained what was happening. The person I spoke to said their car was slipping back and forth, also. She said she had an SUV and they aren't easy to control in the winter. I've had to replace 3 different wheel bearings in that time. I was just in the shop last week. They told me the reason the wheel bearings were going is the LR and RR upper and lower control arms were bad. Lateral links. They must have been bad when I bought the vehicle, along with many other repairs. The work they need to do is $1200 -$1700. I was informed driving with a bad control arm is dangerous. To start, a control arm is a hinged suspension link situated between the chassis and the suspension upright or hub that attaches to the wheel. If something is wrong with the control arm, the following can happen: Your steering will be unpredictable and hard to control Your vehicle may pull to one side, even when you are holding the steering wheel straight It still needs to be repaired.

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 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 Mar 7, 2021 · Fuel system, Lights · 53,000 miles · NJ

My car rolls back out of gear. Transmission dragging. Electric problem wi lights. Slipping out of gear

Filed Feb 12, 2021 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NH

Transmission is now slipping

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Transmission · TX

Car "clunks" when going from reverse to drive, sporadically. Also the transmission "slips" occasionally. I have brought it to the dealership, changed all engine mounts, november 2020. Brought it back a week later when I could get an appointment, still doing it. They claim I am not "stopping fully" before going from reverse to drive, and say they have done all they could. Spoke to friend who also owns a dodge journey. She has the same problem. I feel this is a safety issue since it is obviously damaging the transmission each time this happens, and that it is not slipping when accelerating and changing gears (auto transmission).