general problems of the 2015 Dodge Journey - part 1

I was driving down the freeway and my transmission started slipping and eventually lost power, had to pull over on a 80mph freeway with my 4 kids in the car after turning on my hazard lights and wait for my husband to come get us (1 hour, due to how remote we are) he was able to limp the car home, but we couldn't even get it off of the freeway because it did not have the power to get off on an off ramp. . . I can't even begin to explain how scary that was to have my kids in a car on the side of the freeway while semis shook the car passing us at 70+ mph. . This is a known issue but my car does not fall under the recall and it absolutely should! the transmission oil and filter has been flushed as well as tested to make sure the solenoids are in good working order.

The contact's fiancée owns a 2015 Journey Dodge. The contact stated while his fiancée was driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle was jerking. The driver pulled to the side of the road, called and notified the contact of the failure. The contact advised the driver to continue driving slowly. The driver was able to slowly drive to the residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the transmission fluid was flushed and replaced, and a filter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 92,076.

Vehicle has oil cooler leak which plastic oil filter casing and oil cooler adapter cracked and leaked. Oil pooled up on top of engine casing channel below intake plenum and dripped down to electrical connectors that go into transmission. Engine oil heated and smoked because of heated motor and smoke goes into vehicle cabin causing oil smoke film inside with occupants. Oil mist is in the inside windshield and outside windshield along with wipers. There is a recall for this year Journey 2015 this year engine 3. 6 vet and transmission combination fwd 6spd ;however, the VIN number is not applying to correct the oil cooler and filter replacement under a recall. There is an upgraded part made that does not fail s44 recall; however I had to pay full price for the repair at a dealership and they replaced with the upgraded recalled part. The recall for this repair is s 44 why was not my VIN and vehicle covered under this recall number? please include my VIN number in this recall as well since everything is the same for s44.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate or shift into gear. During the failure, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Previously, after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn, and fluid was present underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the local deale,r who diagnosed that the power steering fluid hose had failed, causing power steering fluid to leak from the vehicle. The power steering fluid hose was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Vehicle has p0740 code of which is a recall on the transmission pump. The recall is s 44 however my VIN does not apply even though it’s the same make,model,year, engine and drivetrain as the recall. Please include my VIN number in the recall because the vehicle stalls/ hesitate when the gas pedal is applied and the transmission is trying to downshift when speeding up to change lanes. The situation is dangerous because the driver can lose control of the vehicle when planning to execute and not get a response from the vehicle when accelerating or changing lanes. The problem is more of a 2 to 3 second hiccup and the vehicle seems confused. Include this vehicle and my VIN number in the s 44 recall of which my dealership has stated it should’ve been included with the rest of the 2015 and 2016 caravan, Dodge Journey recalls. Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler town & country, Dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 ram promaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong exhaust odor coming from the vehicle. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitating and experiencing a loss of motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic convertor had failed and needed to be repaired. While having the vehicle inspected, the vehicle received another diagnostic test and the contact was informed of the failure related to customer satisfaction campaign number: u67 with NHTSA campaign number: 10230438 (engine and engine cooling, unknown or other, power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 209,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse at low speeds in a parking area, the vehicle lost significant motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 72,000.

The check engine light stays on and code po740 torque converter clutch circuit open, and the stated fix is replace converter solenoid and trans fluid and filter. Also recommends do not drive. I am qualified to make repairs and did so, cleared codes drove approx. 100 miles light returned on solid. I did research and found a recall id 16v461000 that may not have traveled through the recall system yet. I spoke to a Dodge service advisor and was told that is was common and they have replaced several transmission so far this year. Part are scarce to get and approx. $7k repair. And no recall was issued for the problem. It is my understanding that the car can loose power and no longer move as the problem progresses in traffic and on highway, poss causing an accident. All related parts that fluid travels musts be replaced including trans. Oil cooler due to contamination.

When putting the vehicle into park it either shifts rite into park, shows -- on the dash, says r and it's in p for example my husband drove my car put it in the park or so he thought turned the car off and came in the house we all left a little while later I get in my car and it won't start and I look at my dash and it says vehicle not in park and it was clearly in park, went to a friend's house put it in park put my foot off the brake and it started rolling backwards look up at my dash and it's in reverse even though it is in park had to put it in neutral put my emergency brake on and turn it off use the little lever inside the center console to manually shift it into gear.

P0868 low pressure. Current recall needs expanded years. 2014 manufactured date is effected as well. Many things already replaced leading back to faulty pump. Viscous coupler also malfunctions in these at low milage. Flex plate fractures.

The acceleration stopped, the lightening light, traction light and skid light all came on and would not accelerate. Car was on but no gas pedal in the middle of the highway. Oil was changed a week before and no leaks on ground but oil is low. It is very dangerous as it has done this several times over the last month and has caused me to almost be in several wrecks because speed drops and cars almost rear end me. Have replaced the crankshaft position sensor twice no in a month.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that the rpm’s increased; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted and while coming to a stop at a red light, the vehicle was stalling. The contact pulled over and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed there was no recall associated with the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

My car has completely locked up going down the road as in I had gas to go but no power steering nothing overn2nd gear all safety lights came on no brakes and after I got it stopped and turned off it wouldn't turn back on. Now I have an issue with it stalling out after coming off an exit or just to a normal stop sign with no warning it jolts kinda shutters and shuts off acts as if it doesn't want to down shift or stop.

When driving you can hear transmission whining van shift ok but constantly whining put in neutral and it stops. Will take it in for diagnose. Thanks.

Electronic throttle control is malfunctioning need to get replaced I was driving on a highway and lost acceleration this is very dangerous as I have young kids who are in the car with me. I've seen online where other people who own the same vehicle is having the same problem this should be recalled nationwide.

Driving back home on Dec-08-2021; about 2 miles from home I started hearing gear whine noise, only got louder. Pulled over about half mile from home, walked around the car to see if something was stuck underbody. After that, the vehicle would not engage gear when I put it in d or r. I had to press gas hard for the gear to engage, but the car unpredictably engage and would lurch forward and lose gear again. Kept doing that for until I got home. Checked underneath, oil was leaking from the trans pan. The gear would only engage when the gas is pressed hard, but the car would jump as soon as the gear engages.

The problem component is the transmission fluid pump. The issue first started while driving. The transmission started making a grinding noise. The fault code for this was p0868. Our vehicle was towed to a Dodge dealership for inspection and repairs. Estimated cost is $1576. 84. I have researched this issue and feel this should be considered a recall. Owners should be covered for these repairs.

The differential and the viscous coupler is what I'm having to replace now cause it is bad. The car is not that old and I'm going to have to spend around $3,500 to fix both of these parts. We could have been killed if we were driving the car, it would have locked up and caused an accident. Yes, the dealer said that it could lock up on us and damage other parts causing an accident. No, it hasn't been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No, there were not signs and warnings lamps prior to the failure. We took it to the dealer on November 18th and have yet to get it back. We called Chrysler and opened a case. They told us that the only thing they could do is to expedite the part and the dealer has the other one. Chrysler is expediting the differential, the dealer was to get the part on December 9th. The part still isn't here. I have called Chrysler several times and nothing is being done. Today I called and Chrysler is blaming the dealer for telling them they got the part when they didn't get it. Then, Chrysler was trying to blame the shipping carrier with is ups. I think these parts the differential and the viscous coupler should be recall before someone get killed. Chrysler has known about these parts since 2013 and they haven't done anything about it.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking and failed to properly accelerate before the vehicle stalled. While operating the vehicle the traction control, abs, and several unknown warning lights became illuminated. Additionally, the "service park assist" message was displayed. In addition, the battery was often drained and needed to be recharged. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power train was faulty and advised that the vehicle needed to be taken to the local dealer. No service was performed. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who replaced the alternator, serpentine belt, brake sensor, and several unknown parts but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the battery was replaced several times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was overheating. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the thermostat was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the transmission slipped, almost causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact engaged the emergency parking brake and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the thermostat housing and sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the engine oil and the radiator hose were replaced; however the vehicle stalled while driving and failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the motor and oil pan gasket were replaced; however the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering significantly while driving and stalled. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

When I purchased the car many problems did occur: car does has a) gas problem ( like air inside. . . Car stop working etc. . . ) b) car has new battery ( in my 1st year) but it does not start c) car computer was wipe it out( virus ??) d) and the major: car has hydrolic problem ( transmission, power train and gas issue).

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an undetermined speeds the vehicle loss power. The instrument cluster warning indicators were illuminated. The steering wheel locked and the brake pedal was hard to depress. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

I had two separate incidences. The first one occurred at approximately 96,000 miles. I went to start my car and it wouldn’t start. To my knowledge nothing was left on inside to kill the battery. I got a jump start and when I started driving my car would get stuck in 2nd gear. It would sound like it was going fast but was barely driving. I took it to the dealership where they tested it and said it ran fine, no error codes or lights appeared. After that it drove fine until approximately 105,000. I was driving on the highway at about 75 miles per hour. All of a sudden the car stopped accelerating and I had to quickly pull off the side of the highway. I turned the car off and back on and it started driving just fine. I am scared to death of driving it now.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Transmission is consistently slipping on the upshift from 2nd to 3rd gear, there is no warning light coming on.

My 2015 Dodge Journey has a ticking noise when I start my vehicle. And now the check engine light is on. When the truck is in park or stopped it feels like it is fluttering or putting along . The ticking noise you hear once the vehicle is started and it continues the entire time while driving .

The contact's wife owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective internal pump within the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to rocky top Chrysler Jeep Dodge (3315 winfield dunn pkwy, kodak, TN 37764) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

The car slips or jerks when it shifts into gear, usually when going from first to second. It is an automatic and this happens while it is in motion. There have been multiple mechanics look at and the transmission was rebuilt twice but the problem still persists.

My Journey only has 59000k miles and it started with a" knock" noise when I start about a month ago. Mechanic tells me the "lifters" are bad and they would need to open up the part of the engine where the lifters are located, I understand there are two different locations for the lifters, the front is pretty easy to change but the second location not so much. All will cost me about $1500. 00 to repair. Is there a recall?.

Have had the SUV 4 months now and it had died out and random times while driving . It's at the dealership now and being told nothing is wrong with it . Only has 82000 miles on it.

The car shut off anywhere and all the time has almost been killed because of this issue.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while traveling at 70 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact took the vehicle to lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of twin falls 1310 pole line rd e, twin falls, id 83301 where initially the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; once the failure occurred again, the contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Jo.

Head on collision at a traffic light. I was making a left turn it was raining and the other car was going straight . He took the light on red and we both hit head on . I hit my head on the steering wheel and side window . Air bag did not deploy hit my head pretty bad and my back and neck were in pain had to take off work and lost my only car and job . Went to therapy for a while my concern was why didn't the air bags deploy . The other cars air bags deployed. I had an eye witness and police report but I still loss the battle . Still paying for a car that doesn't work. Pls if u can help me resolve this it will be a big help. I still fill pain in my neck from the accident. I don't want to take legal actions I just want what is right . Thank you.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made an abnormal grinding sound. The contact also stated that the steering wheel was misaligned and would not return to center. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where no brake failure was found, and the steering wheel was aligned; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle lurched and jumped. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal continuously until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the traction control and the abs warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start when the weather was cold. The contact stated that the failure persisted upon attempting to jumpstart the vehicle and replacing the battery. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle when the weather was warm. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failures to NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) and 16v273000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was unavailable.