Dodge Journey sudden acceleration problems

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Transmission · 128,761 miles · SC

The contact's wife owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The vehicle lost power while depressing the accelerator pedal in the middle of an intersection and narrowly avoided being struck by an 18-wheeler. The check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact and his wife manually pushed the vehicle out of the intersection. Once out of the intersection, the contact attempted to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to engage while shifted in drive(D) or reverse(R). Due to the failure, the contact had a friend tow the vehicle back to the residence. The contact’s wife informed him that a week prior to the failure, the vehicle surged forward upon depression of the accelerator pedal after coming to a complete stop. The contact stated that there was an abnormal, burning odor coming from the vehicle after the failure. The contact and his wife suffered mental anguish due to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 128,761.

Filed Sep 21, 2024 · Acceleration, Lights · KY

My headlights become unseeable at times, its difficult to see the road. My cruise control has got stuck and at one point accelerated on its own, and my 3rd row seats have no seat belt buckles. No one has confirmed my vehicle. There has been some recalls.

Filed Apr 26, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Today while driving on the highway at about 60mph my vehicle lost power causing the car to surge forward. I was unable to steer or brake for several seconds. The gauges completely dropped. It was as if someone had shut the vehicle completely off. The vehicle then restarted on its own. I was nearly rear ended by a semi and am terrified of driving this vehicle anywhere. I did a google search and came across numerous complaints of this happening. No warning lights prior to it happening or afterwards. We have had no issues with this vehicle until this point. It has approximately 90k miles on it.

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 Sep 2, 2022 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and lost motive power. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. While coming to a stop the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward. The vehicle was turned off and restarted but failed to exceed 30 MPH while driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing on and off. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of transmission failure with the vehicle and referred her to the local dealer for assistance. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · OK

Automatic gear fails causing delays on shifting and unintended acceleration.

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. The contact stated that their vehicle was repaired under two recalls regarding the ABS system. The contact stated that after having the repairs completed that while driving approximately 5 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that when they pressed the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed to move causing the vehicle to fail to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle then turned to the right and crashed into the curb on the side of the road causing the vehicle to come to a stop.no air bags deployed. The front-end of the vehicle was damaged. The contact had no injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact stated they had their spouse come to slowly drive the vehicle home at approximately 5 MPH, then had they had the vehicle towed to the dealer (address: 1880 highway 290 wbrenham, tx 77833-5216; phone: 979‑291‑2785) who stated that the speed control sensor failed and needed to be replaced as well as other repairs, which, were unknown. The vehicle's ABS system was still failing. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 148,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. After the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it surged forward. The contact was almost pinned to a fence in her yard. There were no injuries. The contact had just shifted the vehicle into park and exited while the vehicle was still running. The contact had to circle back around to the driver's side, enter the vehicle, depress the brake pedal, and press the push button ignition. The vehicle finally stopped. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 44,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge journey. While in reverse, the vehicle would not immediately stop when prompted. Also, while switching the transmission to the drive position, a loud noise was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to cape coral chrysler (2200 ne pine island, cape coral, fl) where the motor mount was replaced, but the failures continued. In addition, while driving and slowing down to approach a stop light, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the driver sustained neck and back injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 64687641. The dealer was not notified of the crash. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2019 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · NY · crash

2010 dodge journey - on july 8, 2019 my wife stopped at a local station for gas but when she pulled out of the station she lost all dashboard lights. The radio was playing but the controls were not working to turn the radio down or off. She decided that since the vehicle seemed to be running okay she would continue to her next stop. When she arrived at her next stop she pulled into a parking spot. All dash lights etc were still off. While depressing the brake and attempting to place the car in park the RPM's increased dramatically and she lunged forward and crashed into the building. The air bag did not deploy and the headlights were not damaged. However give the damaged cased by the fallen debris and some under carriage damage the car was determined a total loss. Since there were no recalls for the sudden acceleration problem there seem to be no interest on the part of the chrysler dealer or my insurance agent to investigate the crash any further.