Driveshaft Problems of Dodge Journey

Dodge Journey owners have reported 10 problems related to driveshaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the Journey.

1 Driveshaft problem of the 2017 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 02/24/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driveshaft detached from the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

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2 Driveshaft problem of the 2015 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 03/29/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact pulled over and noticed that the driveshaft had detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there were bolts missing from the driveshaft. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

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3 Driveshaft problem of the 2018 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 07/08/2020

The Dodge Journey has faulty motor and transmission mounts causing my drive shaft to prematurely wear out only after 40 something thousand miles causing the vehicle to jerk when shifting, I currently have my vehicle in the shop getting these items replaced.

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4 Driveshaft problem of the 2014 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 03/24/2019

On 03/24/19 we were making a left hand turn when the whole car shudder and a loud sound was made. We got out to investigate and burning oil could be smelled. The vehicle was brought to firestone auto carecenter. The but it up on the lift. The transmission housing snapped at the bolts and drive shaft snapped. The vehicle only has 60,000 miles on it. The drive train warranty expired January 2019. The vehicle was purchased certified used.

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5 Driveshaft problem of the 2016 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 01/06/2019

Vehicle while drive fine for many miles usually after driving on the highway but when I need to make a turn it becomes difficult for the vehicle to accelerate and will suddenly jerk forward or pop. My car was recently serviced due to the drive shaft cracking in an abnormal way according to mechanics which costed $4200 I expected the issue to be solved after the repair but it seems to have gotten worse there was a humming sound now while turning I'm afraid the problem may be manufacturer related since it's happening again after the repair.

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6 Driveshaft problem of the 2017 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 06/10/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, reduced speed approaching a red light, the vehicle started to hesitate. The vehicle was driven approximately four miles and when approaching another red light, the vehicle started to hesitated again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer telegraph chrisler/Dodge/Jeep/ram 12000 telegraph road, taylor michigan 48180, they determined that freon was not adden to the engine at the assembly line. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was also taken ( back in April of 2018 ) to another dealer dick scott Dodge/Jeep/ram 684 w anne arbor road Plymouth michigan 48170, for a transmission leakage and missing gaskets in the drive shaft. The vehicle was rep[aired then. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. Bp.

7 Driveshaft problem of the 2015 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

My Dodge Journey has less than 70,000 miles on it. At this point the entire rear drive shaft and all motor and transmission mounts have been replaced. They were all severely damaged. Tires show significant wear even though vehicle is within alignment standards. The far left vent (driver's side) blows cool air, but the other three front vents are blowing heat. There is a severe, loud roaring sound that has yet to be diagnosed. This is a ridiculous amount of problems in such a short time of vehicle usage.

8 Driveshaft problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 06/10/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact noticed that there was a progressing abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who replaced the engine mounts and the failure recurred. The drivers side window randomly went up and down with no warning and the contact constantly had to make an adjustment. The other power windows with up and down manually but not from the power control panel on the drivers side door. The contact stated that while traveling the noise occured again, near the front of the vehicle and then there was a sudden loss of power upon pressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle was not able to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to another repair shop for inspection and diagnosis and the mechanic indicated that the housing was cracked, the drive shaft going into the transmission hub was misaligned and needed to be replaced as well as the transmission. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags and electrical system) and was waiting on the part for months to receive the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Dyd.

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9 Driveshaft problem of the 2010 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 01/04/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was present underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who diagnosed that the bolts holding up the driveshaft to the power train had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available.

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10 Driveshaft problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 09/08/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while traveling at approximately 40 mph, there was a strong vibration and the vehicle was driving roughly. The contact discovered smoke under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the transfer case and/or the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,912.



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