Ignition Switch problems of the 2009 Dodge Journey

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While the vehicle was parked, the contact removed the key from the ignition switch, but the engine did not shut off. The contact had to remove a fuse from the fuse box in order to shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

For the 2nd time since I purchased this car 2 years ago, I have lost power steering and had to pay to replace it. This car has been a lemon since I purchased it. First the head gasket blew, then I had to replace the radiator, then the ignition switch, now power steering twice. This car is nothing but a money pit. I tell everyone I know to stay away from Dodge.

Vehicle lost all electrical power while driving, engine died, with associated loss of steering power, braking power, etc. After stopping, placing transmission in park, removing key ("fobik"), and replacing it back to turn the ignition switch, electrical power returned and engine started. I had just exited the street into a parking lot (loss of power occurred as I completed returning the steering wheel to center after turning from street) and stalled blocking traffic through the lot until I restarted the engine.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v373000 (electrical system:ignition switch). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shut off. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the ignition switch, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was notified that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Mf.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated the vehicle is having problems with the vehicle not starting. The contact stated that the vehicle takes numerous attempts to start and sometime the transmission needs to be pulled in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they diagnosed the issue falling under a recall. The vehicle was repaired however the problem recurred. The vehicle was brought to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the failure as the ignition switch sensor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 95,000. Kh.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving over a bump in the road, the ignition key fob came out of the ignition switch causing the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) was received in may of 2005. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving approximately 20 mph on a local road, the vehicle began to lose power. The contact swerved to the side of the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The dealer confirmed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Vehicle was taken to dealer on 6/15/2015 for ignition switch recall. After recall repair was done, the vehicle starts sometimes. It have been taken back to dealer, and they could find nothing wrong with it. Before the ignition switch was replaced, there was no problem starting it.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving at 60 mph, the engine stalled and all the electrical functions failed. The vehicle was unable to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were on back order and are unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had experienced a intermittently the key will either fail to turn or gets stuck in the ignition switch. After turing the key off and on several failed attempts, the key will eventually release from the ignition switch. The failure mileage was 120,000. In addition, the crusie control will fail in engade when activated while driving at various speeds. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware the failure. The vehicle was not formaly diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000. Az.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle and the braking system malfunctioned. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While parked, the vehicle stalled sporadically. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000(electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 83,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the CO sensor, the battery, and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 63,500.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at no particular speed, the vehicle stalled with out warning. The vehicle did restart, however, the failure reoccured and the vehicle was towed a dealer. The dealer stated the ignition switch needed to be replaced at the owner expense, however they could not repair the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received NHTSA recall 14v373000 (electrical system ) which is an expansion of recall 11v-13(electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 130,000. Rg.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated on several occasions and the vehicle shook violently while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) but the part was not available for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on over three occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. In addition, the contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

2009 Dodge Journey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch issues. The consumer stated she began experiencing problems with the ignition switch in July 2013. A recall was issued. However, the parts were not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, she lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a curb and there was an explosion noise at the vehicle front end. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic where it was found that the transfer case had a hole which caused it to explode. The contact also wanted to add that the brakes and rotors had worn prematurely and the ignition switch made a clicking noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 81,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that when the key was inserted in the ignition switch, it failed to turn. The contact was able to start the engine after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to repair the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 800.