Dodge Journey owners have reported 5 problems related to fail to accelerate (under the vehicle speed control 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, vehicle failed to accelerate. The speed decreased to 10 mph and vehicle went into limp mode. The electronic throttle warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the throttle and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to contact's residence. The contact called cherry hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (1708 w, NJ-70, cherry hill, NJ 08002, (856) 471-1058) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the failure stated in NHTSA campaign number: 08v247000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 98,000.
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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.
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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. While driving 30 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle stopped moving and the stability and traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to 5 corners Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (1292 washington Ave, cedarburg, WI 53012, (262) 375-3900), but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred at least three different times. The contact found NHTSA campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic), but the VIN was not included because the vehicle was manufactured in February of 2012 versus April 12, 2012 to April 14, 2015, as the recall stated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
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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.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. Also, the contact indicated that the brake pedal had to be pressed multiple times in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 13,000.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Fail To Accelerate problems | |
| Throttle Control Warning Light On problems | |
| Speed Sensor problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems | |
| Fail To Slow Down problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal Sensor problems |