general problems of the 2016 Dodge Journey

Six problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2016 Dodge Journey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the 2016 Journey.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2025

I bought the car in 2019 . Since purchasing it has had electrical issues. The ac blew hot air, the rear windows did not work, the center console usb plug caught fire, the lights on dash flicker. Dome light comes on by itself. Now the head lights flicker and go out. I have had it checked , and on computers nothing comes up. I cannot even use cruise control because it speeds up on its own to high speeds. I contacted the dealership, I was told I was making it up, I took it in and was told they could not find anything. I have taken video, and even have numerous witnesses to this. This is just one of many issues. Three nights ago on my way home from the store all my lights went out on the highway. It was pitch black. I was lucky no one was around me and I was able to get off the near by exit without crashing. There is no recalls on my car but on the 2016 Dodge Journey this is mentioned by numerous customers. I even contacted Dodge Chrysler and was told they have no records of any issues with my year make or model.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2021

Either sitting or driving, the cars lights come on and it loses power and stops. Sometimes when I try to start it, it won't start and I just got a new battery! there are several people having this problem. I just got my Journey 2 months ago, it was used, and I never could have imagined the problem I having with it! this is my only transportation, and I need it for work! someone said it is the tipm, others have said it's the battery, etc. . . This happens either while I'm driving or sitting idle!.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2019

Inside middle dome light stays on on some occasions turns itself on even after car is locked. Another issue that just started while driving the car or prearranged much just being on is the rear wiper comes on by itself and stays runnin till it wants to stop and when it dose turn itself off the wiper blade stays in the middle position instead of going down all the way.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2018

5-10-18 had to bring my vehicle in for a new tire and prior to the tire, the abs light would intermittently pop on and off. This would happen mostly after I started the vehicle and after backing up and traveling a few feet, it would sound and feel like it would catch and grind, then release after traveling about a mile, it would go off. When I brought it in to get the tire replaced, I asked them to look at it, they said the abs light was coming on because the battery was faulty and they replaced the battery. (I think maybe they just reset something) I asked them to give me an itemized list of parts changed for the work, and I never received it. I only received the invoice for the tire. Now. . . . Rear ended in Dec 27, 2018 - between the accident and time it took holidays/insurance to get me an appointment with dealer, the abs light started to pop on again and the radio screen grayed out and came back on(so far that has only happened once). My husband let them know to check that as well because there was impact damage on the left front bumper and dealer only repaired the damages reported by adjuster and didn't address the abs/radio issue. So. . . . . Now what? feel like they just put a band aid on it until the warranty ran out and then again after damage sustained in an accident that was not my fault.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2017

Brakes started to squeak and grind. The front was replaced after 3 visits to the dealership. The truck is delayed when accelerating and slips when accelerating in drive. This issue has not been fixed for the propulsion. This happens in motion on city streets and highway. The lights flicker when in park.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2016

Headlights keep flickering while driving and park on high beams and low beams.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2016 Dodge Journey

Exterior Lighting problems
6
Headlights problems
2
Tail Light Switch problems
1


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