Dodge Journey owners have reported 44 problems related to ignition switch (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.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the CO sensor, the battery, and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 63,500.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at no particular speed, the vehicle stalled with out warning. The vehicle did restart, however, the failure reoccured and the vehicle was towed a dealer. The dealer stated the ignition switch needed to be replaced at the owner expense, however they could not repair the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received NHTSA recall 14v373000 (electrical system ) which is an expansion of recall 11v-13(electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 130,000. Rg.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated on several occasions and the vehicle shook violently while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) but the part was not available for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on over three occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. In addition, the contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
2009 Dodge Journey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch issues. The consumer stated she began experiencing problems with the ignition switch in July 2013. A recall was issued. However, the parts were not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, she lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a curb and there was an explosion noise at the vehicle front end. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic where it was found that the transfer case had a hole which caused it to explode. The contact also wanted to add that the brakes and rotors had worn prematurely and the ignition switch made a clicking noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 81,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speed the vehicle engine loss power and shut off. The brakes and rotors had to be replaced every two months. The problem recurred three times a week or more. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Jb.
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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled while driving over a railroad track. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealer who advised that the ignition switch was the cause of the stalling and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the ignition switch but the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact stated that the dealer could not identify the problem and the diagnostic test did not show any failure codes. The contact believed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 12,150.
While driving at hwy. Speed 50 mph, engine just cut off, losing lights, power etc. . After months of complaints and appointments with no help, finally received a recall notice about a yr. After our first complaints. The ignition switch had to be replaced, fob was slipping out of ignition. Now brakes are on back order, resurfaced both front and rear at 9406 miles,adjusted at 12259, and awaiting parts for our third repair on the brakes front and rear at 20697. Did I mention they want a 100. Deductible to repair a defect in their brakes.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that when the key was inserted in the ignition switch, it failed to turn. The contact was able to start the engine after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to repair the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 800.