general problems of the 2010 Dodge Journey

2010 Dodge Journey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire issues. The consumer stated he hit a pothole, and a short distance later, a message on the dashboard, read the tire was under inflated. Within minutes, he had to pull over, because the passenger rear tire was flat. The consumer discovered not only did he hit a pothole, but there was piece of metal that made it impossible to plug the tire.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey equipped with kumho tires, size 225/55/r19. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would veered to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that it was a wear and tear issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The dot was unavailable. The mannufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 40,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Purchased new Dodge Journey 2010 in April 2011. Basic type tires needed to be replaced by September 2011 due to wear. Attempted to replace with snow tires, needed for safe winter driving in rural area with heavy snowfall. Only tires that fit wheels were on national back order. Used size/brand recommended by dealership that almost fit in October 2011. Since then, I have had to have all four brake rotors machined, front brake pads replaced for third time now, not covered by warranty. Car pulsates/steering wheel vibrates violently when braking starting at about 40 mph. Pulsation/vibration does not completely go away even immediately after brakes worked on/pads replaced. I have the tires rotated every 6 months, this does not help decrease pulsation. As of July 2013, no winter tires can be found that fit the car exactly per the dealership. Car slows down too much when coasting. Gas mileage averages 17 mpg, current mileage is approx 43000. I have frequent problems with the locks and alarm when temperatures drop below 40 f, which is from October to may. Car does not always lock or unlock using either key fob or by pressing button in car, must press it multiple times. Car alarm does not work consistently. If car is locked with the fob, the car does not always lock but is sometimes "armed" and the alarm frequently goes off when the door is opened. Must place key fob in ignition and turn car on to stop alarm. Driver side door frequently would not unlock during winter, lock mechanism could be heard attempting to turn, lock next to window appeared to be jumping slightly. Door had to be unlocked from inside after entering car through other doors. Dealership stated they could not get problems to replicate (with locks, alarm).