Dodge Journey owners have reported 3 problems related to water pump (under the engine and engine cooling 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.
This vehicle has had multiple issues. Starter sounds like it's sticking at start of engine this has always been a problem since we got the vehicle. In 2018 I had to replace the battery and the alternator because the car would shut off while driving, at one point with my 5yr old daughter exiting the freeway(a very scary and extremely unsafe experience) replaced water pump and top front hose after I found puddle of fluid from coolant tank. Other work done ,replaced cv joints, loud clicking when sharp turns were made and shocks and struts replaced. Then all of a sudden the car shuts off while driving as it did before alternator was fixed. Now I'm experiencing more electrical issues lights turning on and off on their own, ac will blow air some times and other times no air at all. The traction light comes on and car will not go over 20-30 mph. Gas will not rev up. Going to get car towed to the mechanic today to diagnose . Seems to be a lot of people experiencing similar issues with this vehicle model. Something needs to be done, will be calling Chrysler and Dodge dealership.
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My car would not shift into second or third gear - I had to park car, shut off and restart. Did same thing couple days later and my engine light came on. Had my mechanic check the code and it is something to do with the transmission. The car just hit 90,000 miles. I have already had the water pump replaced, front and back brakes, pads, rotors and calipers replaced. This car is a piece of garbage.
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I have been having trouble with 2009 Dodge Journey sxt overheating. Been to Dodge dealer 4 times. The first 2 times, they could find nothing wrong with it. 3rd time they said it was a pinhole in the water pump. So timing belt and water pump and battery were replaced. It has now overheated for a 4th time after spending $1000 and been stranded twice with young children in another state.