Ignition Problems of Dodge Journey

Dodge Journey owners have reported 16 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system 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 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 05/01/2021

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The driver restarted the vehicle and continued to drive; however, the failure recurred. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the starter and installed a new battery however, the failure recurred. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the ignition switch and the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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2 Ignition problem of the 2010 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the push to start ignition switch failed to start the vehicle and an abnormal clicking noise was present. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 97,500.

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3 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. It took the contact five attempts to start the vehicle. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral and remove and re-insert the key in the ignition in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition module, occupant restraint control module, and ignition key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,220.

4 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 08/17/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. After the vehicle was repaired per a recall regarding the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and the computer software was updated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch may need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 134,031.

5 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced ignition failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

6 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 11/01/2012

2009 Dodge Journey sx. Consumer writes in regards to failure of the electrical system. The consumer stated the 2009 models should be included in the recall. The consumer stated she experienced the same electrical as stated in recall # 11v139000.

7 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 08/07/2012

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The dealer stated that the ignition was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

8 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 05/13/2012

Engine fails to start. When I turn on the key nothing happens. After several turn of the keys finally there is ignition. Last night as my wife was driving home the car dies out and she lost hydralics, so the brakes didn't work and she is lucky that she did not crash and kill herself or someone else. I have had the car in for calliper and brake replacement for both the front 22,000 miles and rear 28,000. The ignition starting problem 3 times.

9 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 02/01/2012

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact turned the ignition key and there was a delayed response. The engine started after three attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice but the contact was uncertain of the cause of failure and the specific repairs performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

10 Ignition problem of the 2010 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 09/30/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the security alarm system failed to disengage upon entering the vehicle. The ignition would not start and all locked doors failed to unlock. The driver side door was manually unlocked. The failure recurred twice. On the first occurrence, the dealer was unable to detect a trouble code. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time where both key fobs were reprogrammed. In addition to the repair, the wcm and tipm were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. Manufacturer was made aware of this problem after talking to NHTSA. Updated 11/01/2011.

11 Ignition problem of the 2010 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey awd. The contact stated that while driving apparoximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. A few weeks later, the contact received a recall notice in regards to NHTSA campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition). An authorized dealer was notified and stated that the parts were not available, and they were unsure as to when they would become available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 36,000.

12 Ignition problem of the 2010 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 04/15/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The contact was able to drive to the side of the road in order to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact about NHTSA recall 11v139000: electrical system:ignition but the recall had not been released at the time. The dealer stated they were unable to find the problem that caused the vehicle to shut off. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the vehicle could shut off at any time. The failure mileage was 26,555.

13 Ignition problem of the 2010 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 12/23/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while having the vehicle in the drive position, she noticed that the ignition would turn off and on. The vehicle was taken into a dealer who advised her that there was a faulty switch in the ignition, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance, but they are aware that the failure exist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 400.

14 Ignition problem of the 2010 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 06/17/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the engine would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure would recur at least twice a week. The contact also stated that when the vehicle stalled, the engine would restart independently. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system: ignition) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 11,451.

15 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 07/01/2009

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition, preventing the vehicle from being started. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed on several occasions and taken to a dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the computer was reprogrammed but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that there was a clicking sound when attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

16 Ignition problem of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Failure Date: 04/19/2009

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed to start without a key being placed in the ignition. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact bumped the key fob and the vehicle automatically turned off. The power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The dealer stated that the key fob was very sensitive. They kept the vehicle overnight and found no failures. The contact believes that this is a safety hazard. The failure and current mileages were 36,000.



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