Fail To Accelerate problems of the 2016 Dodge Journey

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle would make a whining noise. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and powered of the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the failure persisted. The contact also stated that when attempting to reverse the vehicle would jerk failing to reverse. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing or repair of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Aw.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was taken to cecil atkission motors (located at 2630 e main st, uvalde, TX 78801, (830) 278-4124) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 56,237.