Dodge Journey tire blowout problems

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Tires · 78,988 miles · SC

Goodyear assurance all-season tire incurred a blowout while operating the vehicle. The tire was new with approximately 100 miles of use. There was no observation of material in the roadway and no object found in the tire.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 18 miles · ME

"the car loses power unexpectedly while driving at various different speeds or sometimes just won't start after driving but if u wait twenty minutes it might just decide to restart, the AC sometimes will only blow out very hot heat, the cruise control won't turn off and has accelerated from being set at 55 to 75 on its own without being able to turn off, it has went into limp mode at several different speeds and in 2018 wouldn't turn off from in the run position in a result of a completely drained battery and was told engine needed to be replaced which I had replaced, the catalytic converter completely disconnected from the front which I also had replaced, wheel bearings bad costing numerous tire changes since purchasing it in 2013 until someone finally told me in 2020 what was wrong only at the cost of several tires and a wheel alignment, the stability warning light comes on and turns off randomly but if I try to push the button it won't turn it back on or off and the throttle control light comes on and car goes into limp mode drives like this for a day then can go days or months with all warning lights turning off and car runs just fine until it decides to do anyone one of these problems! I have told the dealership that the vehicle has a malfunctioning computer since purchasing it in 2013! The vehicle is unsafe lemon! It has caused me anxiety, and repeated traumatic events of almost getting into an accident or being left stranded for hours! I go into a store and I panic never knowing if the vehicle will start or decide to act possessed!" I recently went to a dodge dealership to get the safety recalls done on the vehicle and dodge has informed me they will not do the recalls because I have replaced the engine! The safety recalls must be done and if they can't do it then they need to provide me w a new vehicle free of charge or give me the money back I paid!

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 18 miles · ME

The car loses power unexpectedly while driving at various different speeds or sometimes just won't start after driving but if u wait twenty minutes it might just decide to restart, the AC sometimes will only blow out very hot heat, the cruise control won't turn off and has accelerated from being set at 55 to 75 on its own without being able to turn off, it has went into limp mode at several different speeds and in 2018 wouldn't turn off from in the run position in a result of a completely drained battery and was told engine needed to be replaced which I had replaced, the catalytic converter completely disconnected from the front which I also had replaced, wheel bearings bad costing numerous tire changes since purchasing it in 2013 until someone finally told me in 2020 what was wrong only at the cost of several tires and a wheel alignment, the stability warning light comes on and turns off randomly but if I try to push the button it won't turn it back on or off and the throttle control light comes on and car goes into limp mode drives like this for a day then can go days or months with all warning lights turning off and car runs just fine until it decides to do anyone one of these problems! I have told the dealership that the vehicle has a malfunctioning computer since purchasing it in 2013! The vehicle is unsafe lemon! It has caused me anxiety, and repeated traumatic events of almost getting into an accident or being left stranded for hours! I go into a store and I panic never knowing if the vehicle will start or decide to act possessed!" I recently went to a dodge dealership to get the safety recalls done on the vehicle and dodge has informed me they will not do the recalls because I have replaced the engine! The safety recalls must be done and if they can't do it then they need to provide me w a new vehicle free of charge or give me the money back I paid!

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

First major problem is car starts when it feels like it, had to replace starter ($520) in the first week that I owned the vehicle after getting a jump several times I purchased I jump kit ($125)in case it wouldnt start and there were no other cars around then the jump kit wouldnt even work. So I had to have the car towed ($130) and the starter replaced. If I shut the car off and try to start it again 10 mins later it wont start but if you wait about an hour, it will start. This still happens after having the starter replaced so I have to keep the car running or risk being stranded for an hour or so. Second problem, about a month after buying the vehicle I was on the highway and was using the cruise control, was going down a hill and the rpms went all the way up into the red and high as it could then went down to zero and the engine completly stalled while on the highway. Since then I haven't used the cruise control. Thirdly, the passanger side has zero heat. The defroster, the heat vents on the dash and the heat vents at the feet all blow out cold air. Fourth problem, the horn would honk randomly, while driving or parked. 5th problem the key fob does what it wants when it wants. Came out of the mall and my alarm was going off (just the lights I had to remove the horn fuses because of the honking issue) and could not turn the alarm off or unlock the doors with the fob, had to use the actual key from inside the fob to get in the car and then start it, shut if off then I was able to shut off the alarm. 6th problem the car will randomly unlock when I'm not even holding the key fob and the front windows will roll down half way. This car has been nothing but issues since I bought it dodge needs to have a recall for this vehicle there are so many safety issues! Bought this car because I wanted a safe vehicle for my family and this car had been anything but!

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

There was a bunch of long lines on the screen and the key fob wasn't detected even though the key was in the car. This happened as the car wouldn't crank up. The car wouldn't register that it was in park. It reflected that it was in batter save mode. The A/C cuts on by itself. Even after cutting it off a few times. The issue with the A/C was happening with both front and rear units. The rear would blow out a lot of hot air and it wouldn't sync. The issue with the key fob just happened today (9/13/19)

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Wheels · 94,005 miles · MI

Mastercraft glacier grip ii tires 4 225 65 r16 installed 10/27/2016. Less than 25,000 miles on tires and 2 tires on had tread separation. Minor crack fractures that leaked air out. I had to keep putting air in tire. Once pumped up to tire specs hold air. So dealer didn't find nothing wrong till it kept happening and I made then dismount and check inside and out and all around. Found from inside micro cracks in tire tread. Per dealer manufacture defect.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 98,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at a speed of 45 MPH on a road that is rated for 55 MPH, the left driver side tire separated from the car. While trying to control the car by hitting the brakes the car speed began to increased.

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Electrical, Tires · 50,000 miles · DC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently. The contact lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a concrete barrier. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The instrument panel lights illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 10/18/16*lj the consumer stated she experienced a tire blow out, and the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. Updated 10/25/16.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Tires · 17,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey equipped with kumho solus kh16 tires, size: 225/55r19. While driving approximately 60 MPH, one of the tires deflated. The following day, the same tire exhibited a leak and was towed to the dealer for repair. The contact stated that another tire deflated. The contact had the tire repaired. The failure recurred on all four tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Wheels · 35,900 miles · WA

While accelerating onto freeway last night, rear tire blew out. Vehicle has oem kumho solus kh16 225/65r17 tires with just under 36k miles. The side wall shows a perfect separation (see attached image). Issue appears to be same as reason for recall of another kumho solus tire model. I have included a photo of the tire that blew out. Was able to safely pull to side of entrance ramp and replace tire with compact spare. There are an alarming amount of safety complaints on the federal safety agency regarding this tire...over 1/2 are for the dodge journey.