Fail To Accelerate problems of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Two problems related to fail to accelerate have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the 2009 Journey.

1 Fail To Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, vehicle failed to accelerate. The speed decreased to 10 mph and vehicle went into limp mode. The electronic throttle warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the throttle and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to contact's residence. The contact called cherry hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (1708 w, NJ-70, cherry hill, NJ 08002, (856) 471-1058) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the failure stated in NHTSA campaign number: 08v247000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 98,000.

2 Fail To Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2013

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. Also, the contact indicated that the brake pedal had to be pressed multiple times in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 13,000.


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