Starter problems of the 2010 Dodge Journey - part 2

Since purchasing this vehicle just a few months ago we have experienced numerous incidents where it wouldn't crank on the first try but always on the second try. This time we were out to dinner and it wouldn't crank after numerous tries so we tried jumping it off but all the electrical was working so it wasn't the battery, after waiting about 30 minutes we tried it and it cranked so we assumed it was the starter. However after researching the problem online I glad I didn't go putting a starter and battery on it as it appears to be a ramp-id problem that the dealers aren't acknowledging and can leave families stranded with no idea what to do. There are Chrysler mechanics on these forum sites that admit they know about the problem and say there should be a recall issued with the amount of complaints but Chrysler won't do it.

Intermittent starting problems, nothing when you turn the key; battery and starter good. If you leave key in the start positon and walk away car will end up starting on its own. Have gotten stuck 3 times with the car, do not turn it off when I go to the store. At first it happened once after owning it for a year, then 2 months later now almost 3 times a week. Dodge has no answers why should I pay to have it looked at when there are many ciomplaints on the web about this exact issue. What is being done?.

On March 18, 2007 while being driven on a secondary road, our 2010 Dodge Journey, class 1b3h80100, began having some sort of electrical problem, dashboard warning lights came on, interior light started going off and on, and then the vehicle cut off entirely. In addition, the brakes don't seem to be functioning correctly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer with 3 separate recall/warranty notices found which appear to cover brakes, dashboard lights and most importantly, the starter issue. The dealer stated they were aware of only 1 recall. They indicated that since it was near closing time, they could not address the issues until Monday. My daughter and her 2 infants use this car. When I purchased it, the dealer mentioned it had been 'returned' and had very low mileage. When asked why it was returned, they stated that the previous owner bought many vehicles from them, and just needed something different. The potential danger of an accident resulting from the vehicle shutting off while in motion needs to be addressed so that no one is seriously injured. Thank you.

Does not start all the time they replaced starter shows low tires , on ice . Tailgate open door open 3 sets of tires and brakes under 100,00 miles they can never find anything wrong they parts at it I'm paying the $100. Every time . Dodge keeps saying they will help , talk is cheap !! you think they would try to find out whats wrong instead of throwing parts at it !have the Journey at lease 50 times it never has been fixed . I have the lemon of lemons , at the point never to buy a Dodge , Jeep or chysler ever again !!!!.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey . The contact stated while driving 60 mph, when the vehicle stalled and he was then able to coast onto the emergency lane. The contact tried to start the vehicle multiple times when blue smoke was underneath the hood. It was difficult for the contact to get out of the vehicle since the electronic locks failed to open the doors. The contact was only able to get out of the vehicle by engaging the Smart key. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the starter was melting and the vehicle was out of gas . The failure occurred two additional times at a low mileage prior this incident. The starter was previously repaired. The failure mileage was 5000. The current mileage was 1012.