Ignition problems of the 2009 Dodge Journey

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The driver restarted the vehicle and continued to drive; however, the failure recurred. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the starter and installed a new battery however, the failure recurred. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the ignition switch and the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. It took the contact five attempts to start the vehicle. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral and remove and re-insert the key in the ignition in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition module, occupant restraint control module, and ignition key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,220.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. After the vehicle was repaired per a recall regarding the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and the computer software was updated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch may need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 134,031.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced ignition failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2009 Dodge Journey sx. Consumer writes in regards to failure of the electrical system. The consumer stated the 2009 models should be included in the recall. The consumer stated she experienced the same electrical as stated in recall # 11v139000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The dealer stated that the ignition was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Engine fails to start. When I turn on the key nothing happens. After several turn of the keys finally there is ignition. Last night as my wife was driving home the car dies out and she lost hydralics, so the brakes didn't work and she is lucky that she did not crash and kill herself or someone else. I have had the car in for calliper and brake replacement for both the front 22,000 miles and rear 28,000. The ignition starting problem 3 times.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact turned the ignition key and there was a delayed response. The engine started after three attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice but the contact was uncertain of the cause of failure and the specific repairs performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition, preventing the vehicle from being started. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed on several occasions and taken to a dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the computer was reprogrammed but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that there was a clicking sound when attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed to start without a key being placed in the ignition. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact bumped the key fob and the vehicle automatically turned off. The power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The dealer stated that the key fob was very sensitive. They kept the vehicle overnight and found no failures. The contact believes that this is a safety hazard. The failure and current mileages were 36,000.