Problems with 2009 Dodge Journey ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My 2009 dodge journey will not start intermittently. the dealership is unable to diagnose the problem. it has happened 4 times since we bought it in august of 2012. *tr

2009 dodge journey sx. consumer writes in regards to failure of the electrical system. *smd 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

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the failure occurred several times. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the dealer stated that the part was ordered, but not received. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 27,000.

Tried to start car just clicks won't turn over. lights, radio everything turns on. this has happened several times. sometimes if you wait it will start, sometimes if you move the gear shifter around it will start. sometimes my battery light comes on then turns off after starting again. same for my other indicator lights. also my back seat doors will lock from the outside and you cant get them to unlock with the buttons or the key fob. only by climbing in the backseat to unlock them. starting problems seem worse after car sits for longer period or during colder weather. this is a very common problem with these vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceed a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer had not been notified. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

I went to start my 2009 dodge journey and it would only click when i turn the key. the lights on the dash and all accessories work but would not turn over. i've experienced this problem several times and asked the dealer have they had any issues like this and hey said no. i went to start it today and it just clicks,so i wait a couple hours like always and it starts but not now. it continues to click and won't start but after all the complaint don't wont to tow it to he dealer and pay 600 for a temporary fix. *tr

Dash goes dark, car dies with no warning. loss of steering. 1st time happened leaving parking lot onto busy roadway. cars directly behind able to swerve around me. able to start up immediately. occurs randomly without warning. dealer replaced sparkplugs 5/2013. still occurs. again randomly and very dangerous. car died while driving 8/5/2014 on dirt road at approx. 30 mph. took back to dealer they were unable to diagnose. called dodge to report problem and inquire any recall. i was told does not apply to my vin#. extremely dangerous to die without notice while driving. occurrence sometimes can be days apart or months apart. continues to happen randomly without any notice, car died while driving on highways 6/10/14 and 7/22/14. once again contacted dodge. i was told there is potential recall for ignition on dodge journey manufactured at same time as mine, but they have not expanded recall yet. took back to dealer 7/24/14-7/26/14 unable to diagnose(no time). suggested i bring back. brought back to dealer 8/11/14-8/14/14. still unable to diagnose. dodge customer service tells me if happens more often to bring back. every occurrence is potential hazard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle without warning. the failure recurred on several occasions. in addition, the radio, instrument panel lights, and air conditioner failed. the contact powered the vehicle off and back on to reset the component. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they could not find the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 60,000

Vehicle fails to start or "shuts" down while running. dealer charged me approximately $1000.00 to repair and the repair was ineffective (prior to receiving recall notice) dealer is now informing me that the repair parts detailed in the recall are in "short supply" or "backordered" and they are expecting them not to be available for one year. *tr

Tl* 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.

The 2009 dodge journey has many problems and complaints! mine is like many others first the brake system locked up and cost $300 to repair and now the care will not start or starts when it wants to. i took it to the dealer and they now say it is the key switch (electrical) and will now be a $400 bill out of my pocket. no coverage warranty is up, purchased used and was not told that their was a recall on the care when we purchased it. dodge knows this car has problems but like normal they will not recall the car and fix their problems, they will however allow the care to be on the road and service them over and over because it makes them money. the claims of dodge is false, this car is not a quality car and many owners have reported the many problems. *tr

While in the drive through car turned off and i couldn't stop and scraped the driverside fender on a yellow barrier pole. i thought it was a fluke (a wtf moment) so i never worried about it again. it still cuts off every now and again but i am usually parked or moving slowly. i did get pulled over one time when the car cut off and to stop i had to put it in park so i wouldn't run a stopsighn onto hwy 99. (he let me go) went for the recall on the ignition sat for over an hour only to be told they dont have the replacement part or know when they will have it. on many occasions i am unable to get the car to start. when this happens i have to place the car in neutral and try again. the car will start once placed in neutral. whenever there is a thunderstorm the driverside rear door will fill up with water from the outside. if i slam the door hard the water will flow out of the bottom. front brakes grind and squeek no matter if the pads are new or have been on for a while. (i tried new rotors to) wiring recall was fixed only to do the samething as before months later. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle did not start. there were no prior warnings and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected. they determined that the wing module in the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however no assistance was provied. the failure and current mileages were 99,659.

Since replacing the win in oct. 2010, fob unlock button sets off alarm instead. in the past six months the car has randomly stalled immediately upon starting. in these same six months, the car has stalled randomlly while driving-- various speeds and road conditions. it is scary to drive a car that loses all power for no apparent reason! win module was replaced 6/21/2012-- second replacement in 1-1/2 years. i wonder if ts is a problem with the overall car wiring or the win modules. *tt

Today after a short trip, the engine refused to start. it clicked, but nothing. everything else worked. doors locked and unlocked, windows opened and closed, but as for the starter, nothing. this is the 3rd time the car has refused to start first time. both other times were less than a year ago. the dealer has not yet been contacted, so i don't know what it will do. a federal complaint will be filed and a link to this site will be provided. 45 or 46 similar complaints are far too many for this not to receive serious attention. the following link shows 45 other similar complaints. http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/journey/2009/electrical/engine_wont_turn_over.shtml.m *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part needed to repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated when attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start intermittently without warning. the contact was a certified mechanic and inspected the vehicle himself and stated that it was an electrical problem due to corrosion; however, he did not know what caused the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 55,000. the current mileage was 69,000.

Suddenly the gauges all went to zero, including the gas. the headlights came on. the wipers all came o. the radio stopped working. all of the blinkers make noise. this occurs if the car is stopped or if the car is in motion. *tr

I purchased a 2009 dodge journey new in 2008. for the most part did not have any problems with the vehicle until may of 2012. beginning in may 2012, the car will intermittently not start. when attempting to start the car all i hear is a "click." my husband is a mechanic and has checked all connections, as well as replaced the relays. the dealership is unable to duplicate the problem. this has occurred at least 12 times in approx. 2 months. it is getting progressively worse with no solution available. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure recurred numerous times. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 5,600. updated. 6/9/15 *ta the consumer stated he received are recall 10 months ago. however, the parts were not available. updated 07/02/15*jb

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. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the battery, alternator and the starter failed. the battery needed to be recharged approximately three times per week. the contact stated that if the vehicle would sit an hour after the recharge and not started, the failure would recur. the battery was only six months old. the dealer was notified of the failure who advised that the power distribution center would need replacing, but the parts needed for the repair were on back order. the manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Electrical system failure due to wiring harness melting, radiator cracked because bracket for ac is connected too tight when car is manufactured, battery died prematurely because of failed wires, rotors warped causing car to shake violently when braking. all these problems and others for a car with only 60,000 miles. have spent over $2000 to date in repairs that numerous people have had related to this vehicle. based on online complaints and talking to mechanics who have worked on this car no one can believe that the correct electrical recall has taken place. there have been electrical recalls on vehicle, but not for most common failure. no one understands why brake issue has not been recalled and no one understands why the radiators keep failing without a recall. will it take a serious crash? safety of the consumer is at risk. you pay $20,000 for a car and think it will last awhile. this car has major problems that are consistent from buyer to buyer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was towed to the dealer twice for the failure. the wind module was replaced once but the failure was not corrected. the dealer recently placed the wind module wires and the engine started but the contact believed that the failure could recur. the failure mileage was 47,700 and the current mileage was 47,900.

Vehicle will not start or crank. electrical systems work when door is open, close the door nothing works. battery has plenty of juice doesn't need jumped. dash reads "badkey" for a milli second when you insert key fob. wait an hour or so and the car will start up with no problems. turn the car off and it will not start again. dealership wants to replace win module as a "starting point" since their computers can't get code from the car. *js

Was getting gas. shut the car off. went to restart and nothing. sits an hour or so then starts. no recall, im not the only one. seems like oh well. thanks for listening. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle would occasionally not start. the vehicle was taken to the delaer, where the battery was replaced. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 24,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a clicking sound whenever it was started. no warning lights illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to the starter and the temperature gauge. the vehicle was repaired under the extended warranty. the failure continued. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance, stating that the vehicle was not under warranty. the failure mileage was 35,232 and the current mileage was 39,497.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the failure recurred randomly. the contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated after inserting the key into the ignition. when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle emitted a cracking sound. the vehicle was taken to dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the failure mileage was 29,345 and the current mileage was 29,845.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. updated 4/15/15*cn

We bought this car used in 2011. we had an inspection done of the brakes by the dealership we bought from and were informed the brakes were in good shape. we have taken the vehicle to the local dodge dealership for regular preventive maintenance and they have told us the brakes are in good shape also. the last visit they told us the front brakes were completely gone. this after just 4000 miles. the electrical system is also failing. the vehicle at times just won't start or other times will shut done. we feel this vehicle is an accident waiting to happen and feel we have a lemon with no course of action and still 5years of payments.

I like so many others are having an issue with my vehicle. at times the vehicle does not want to start. i have had it towed 2 times to the dealer and of course once they get the vehicle there it starts. they then tell me that there is nothing that they can do for me. i called chrysler and they said they were unaware of the problem which seems so funny to me cause every where i read it is something about the vehicle intermittently not starting. this is my first and last chrysler product i will ever own. how many complaints do you need before they are going to do something? *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the key was difficult to be removed from the ignition. in addition, the engine stalled. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who replaced the battery and the main key but the failure recurred. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) but the part was not available for several months to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the contact was able to successfully jump-start the vehicle with the assistance from another driver. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. while examining the vehicle, the contact applied pressure to the brain box under the hood and the vehicle unexpectedly started on its own. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and a loose wire was repaired. the wire was located near the started. the failure continued. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Tl* 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.

The car was scanned several times. it has electrical defects and shows up 17 codes, must of them active. brakes lights and control panel don't works. when we open only the second row door, lights don't work, but if you open any front door then we have lights. also, we have problems with the entertainment center. it was changed by the dealer a couple of times but still showing the same problem. all the dashboard lights was changed by the dealer but until now we still having the same problem, for example, gas meter goes on and off, mph meter and tachometer goes down and up while the car is moving on the road. a couple of times we were unable to turn on the car after a lot of tries. car dealer changed battery of the car by june/2012. when this happen while driving the car i feel so insecure cause i have a 4 year old child and i afraid something bad happen to my child and me. its so weird seen all the dashboard lights going on and off while driving, its like the car turned crazy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle would resist starting attempts sporadically. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had the battery and wind module replaced but the failure persisted. the dealer advised the contact that they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.

Our electronic throttle control (etc) came on last friday evening. we cycled the key and the etc sensor shut off. however, further searches showed that this problem could be caused by cold weather. no recalls are noted on nhtsa's website. the dodge journey handbook is very vague on what action should be taken if the etc sensor appears for a short time but then disappears after key cycling is complete. *tr

Vehicle stalled while driving at 35 mph. had to put in neutral and stop in order to restart the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the engine failed to start. the contact was able to start the vehicle after multiple attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the transmission was repaired and the key fobs were replaced, but the failure persisted. in addition, the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained knee and lower back injuries that did not require medical attention. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). the contact mentioned that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Vehicle would not start. all lights worked, but nothing else. it could not be taken out of park. tow truck driver tried to jump start, but battery was good. he had to drag the fwd vehicle into a position where he could tow it from the front. dealer said cause was the win module (over $300 and it is out of warranty). there could be more issues but they will not know until part arrives. there appear to be many issues with this part on this and other dodge vehicles, but no recognition of a safety issue. *tr

At 37,600 miles the cars electronic throttle control indicator lit and the car would not start. the car was towed to the dealership and the dealership reported it was a bad starter. it was not covered under warranty and the total cost of repair was $386.00. at 41,000 miles the electronic throttle control indicator light went on again and the car was towed to the dealership again. the dealership reported it was a bad throttle body and this would need to be replaced at a cost of $613.00. as of this date the total cost of repairs for the same problem, the electronic throttle control, has been $999.00. *tr

Bought the vehicle used from a toyota dealer ,the brakes were pulsating from warped rotors ,had a brake job done and now the brakes are squealing, /and now the second thing the vehicle hesitates to start, you have to keep turning the key on and off to get it to start ,when you try to start it just clicks one time ,if were a bad connection on the batt. it would click as long as you held the key to the start position .not happy with this vehicle at all but i'm stuck with the payments so i have to live with it ... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they have yet to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was approximately 62,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated after several attempts to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the tipm and the ignition module were defective and needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for half of the repair cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.

We purchased this vehicle 2/2011 with 47,000 miles and recently in 9/2011 at our regular oil change we were told the left-front tie rod was going to need replaced. now the steering is loose, and its loud in the front end while driving over bumps. we don't feel like we should be replacing tie-rod ends this soon on this vehicle that is in excellent shape otherwise. i know there is a dodge ram recall campaign#10v65800 for the same thing. could this be something also related to the 2009 dodge journey? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, the vehicle would not start. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that they would replace the computer chip in the key. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred within several months. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000. the vin was unavailable.

2009 dodge journey sxt. in the year i have owned it, i have replaced brakes twice, as rite now i am replacing them cause they started squeaking a week ago and today they locked up. also replacing one of the calipers. any time i take a hard left turn, there is a loud grinding noise. i have replaced the tires already, and have had to replace the rear 2 again recently. any time i go to brake when going over 40 mph, the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. i have also received a recall from a local dealership for a wiring harness in drivers side. when i went in to dealership, they put it on order and said they would call when it came in, but never did. that was 6 months ago. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated the starter failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired twice and the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 24,800.