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Problems with 2009 Dodge Journey ENGINE

On average, the 2009 Dodge Journey starts to “feel” problems with the ENGINE and its various aspects after 81 897 miles.

Recently reported ENGINE problems on 2009 Dodge Journey

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving the entire board flashed and then vehicle engine seized and the vehicle stopped. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the rod and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle had been serviced earlier by the dealer ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram of bowie 2406 crain hwy, bowie, md 20716 (855) 822-3228. the contact suspected the dealer did subpar work that caused the engine to shut down and needed replacement the contact did not get her vehicle back until the end of november 2019, the vehicle issue of stopping occurred in 12/2019. the manufacturer gave the contact a case number but had not called back with an update. the contact was referred to the ftc and her state's attorney general's office the failure mileage was 61,226.

There was a recall on the airbags & airbag module.. they supposedly replaced.. the electrical wire is now messed up bc the airbag light keeps coming on & off, the drivers side front door control lock to lock the car will not work, now engine light comes on & off and the transmission was replaced, all new components, driving the car on jan 4th 2020 & the engine just stops on me at traffic light.. this car has had nothing but problems after problems from the 1st day i bought it from the sales agent that lied to me about everything.. there are recalls on my car that still never got replaced.. i am the new owner of this 2009 dodge journey sxt on (2/16/2018).. i was told i'm the 2nd owner, i am the 4th owner and was lied about if this car was in a accident.. it was in a accident to do with the transmission stopping and the ppl that had this car b4 me the report says it was side swiped passenger side on (10/18/2017).. found out more about the car i bought was in a major flood so someone didn't tell the truth & i was sold a car that has water damage & they covered it up and i been complaining since i bought this car... something isn't right with this car & i got ripped off, this car the transmission stopped on me and i almost got in a bad car accident.. i've had a mechanic at a dodge dealership tell me & my dad i was sold a car that has water damage etc... i am having problems with the airbag light on & off and this was a recall and should be redone, the engine light is faulty and the steering wheel and electrical still, along with the fob ignition switch..

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle could not shift out of park and the engine failed to start occasionally. the contact had to place the vehicle into neutral or make multiple attempts to restart the engine. in addition, the eps and abs warning indicators illuminated. the contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle to turn off the indicators and get the vehicle to operate normally. the vehicle was driven to atlanta west dodge jeep (1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (770) 942-1102) where it was diagnosed that a brake sensor needed to be installed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. the dealer installed a new starter, transmission sensors, and pcm module, but the failures recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. the failure mileage was 94,000.

My car fails to stay started when sticking the key in the ignition.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact experienced a failure with the power train control module (pcm) for years. currently, the pcm malfunctioned and the rpms revved to 40 mph without acceleration. the contact had to pull over to the side of the road and turn off the engine. the contact waited before restarting the vehicle. when the vehicle was restarted and reached approximately 40 mph, the rpms would rev up again. the dealer (smolich motors, 1865 ne hwy 20, bend, or 97701, (541) 389-1177) stated that the cooler line was leaking and the transmission pad needed to be resealed. an independent mechanic repaired the vehicle, but the failures continued. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Takata recall i purchased this car & was told only needed to replace back tires.. i told the sakes guy i do not want to put any money in any cars, i told him i own a 2004 dodge intreprid se i bought brand new on 7/27/2004, last yr in end of sept it started to nickel & dime me. this car i bought from this guy said nothing wrong , i said this car looks like it's neen in a car accident, he said nothing wrong, said i will be 2nd owner & a clear title... wrong, i bought this car from a car lot on 2/16/2018, on 2/17/2018 had to buy 3 tires & found out the tie rod & ball joint were hanging by a thread, mechanic said the sales guy would have seen all this when he told me they moved the good tires to the front & put bad tires to back, i had to get new brakes front & back/ new battery, the airbags were missing & i almost got hit bc the transmission stalled on me, the history that i found out with this 2009 dodge journey sxt was already in a accident on 10/18/2017 bc the transmission stalled, i had to ha to put lots of $$$ into this vehicle that i did not want to do, to top that off, i had to call canada & they said they didn't have me as the new owner, i found out the cash i paid the guy had to pay off a leon that was on this car, then after he paid it, i received in the mail leon was paid off in full,the company that had a lein didn't know i bought this car & i had to call canada to give them updated info that i bought the car if &4,263 cash bc guy wouldn't take a check or money order/ nor cashiers check, the lemon law lawyer i called on 2/17/2018 i wouldn't be able to stop payment bc the sales guy lied to me & sold me a bad car, the car is in the repair shop since sept 12,2018bc of the transmission, manufacturing issue that i do not have anything to do with, my sister opened a gofundme me page to raise $$. i believe dodge should pay for this transmission..

For the millenth time since purchasing this car in 2014 it failed to start again!!! i have had ever mechanic under the sun check electrical connections, batteries, starters, alternators, fuses etc. they find nothing wrong but the car continues to simpley not start. i've read a lot of people have the same problem with this car. did anyone ever figure out why and what dodge is doing about it? sometimes it happens when my car is parked angled. sometimes on flat pavement. i got stuck with my newborn daughter shortly after i purchased the car and went back to depaula dealer i purchased it from in albany ny and they apologized and said they checked everything and nothing is wrong with the car. i'm scared to be stuck with my kids somewhere and honestly tired of sending it to the mechanic only to hear they can't find anything wrong. any ideas or directions to give the mechanic would be great. does dodge actually have the answer and just don't want to issue a recall. i don't care if i have to pay to get it fixed. i just want to know what needs to be fixed!!! thank you

Car experiences intermittent ignition failure. while stationary with key in ignition, it will click but not start. we have replaced the battery, alternator, and starter but it continues to have issues starting over the past 3 months. sometimes it will start fine, but other times it takes several tries over a period of 30 minutes. the mechanics cannot find the solution to this problem even when able to duplicate the issue.

Just replaced battery. was working and starting fine after replacing for a few weeks. went to work yesterday morning and left for lunch with no issues. went to start car to return to work after lunch and wouldn't turn over at all. i would turn the key and get one click but not turning over. my radio, lights and windows all work when key is in the on position. charged the battery for nearly 40 minutes and still no start only a click. have also had on-going issues with wiring harnesses throughout vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed at the scene by an independent mechanic who informed the contact of a camshaft position sensor circuit bank one failure. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the local dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Everytime i brake my vehicle it jerks. ive replaced my brakes and this issue still happens. also a few times ive had my vehicle turn off with all lights on while i was at a stop light and a couple days ago it wouldnt start after two attempts to start then on the third attempt it started.

After buying the car from the dealer we drove home and stopped to get gas. the car would not start. finally after locking and unlocking the doors it started. since then every day i drive it i continually have issues with it starting. once while driving down the road it shut off and stopped. almost caused an accident. now i can not even get it started. i have a baby and rhought this would be a perfect vechile. i can nit trust it for the safety of my child and myself. i can not be stranded in the arkansas heat with a vechile that repeatedly has issues with starting or keep running while driving. i have had it checked and no one xan find an issue with the car. very concerned with safety of car. very disappointed.

This(2009 dodge journey sxt),it has many safety issues, i told the sales guy i do not want to put any money into a vehicle, bought it on 2/16/2018, got new rear tires on 2/17/2018, i was told car needs a ball joint/tie rod asap, now i was mad, i got hold of a lemon law lawyer to get my money back, he can't help me bc the car is a 2009, he gave me info to call & found out the car was in a car accident on 10/8/2017 passenger side, found out the car had safety issues that needed to be done, so car went into shop on 2/26/2018 & i got it back on 3/27/2018. i had to get a new battery/new brakes front/back/rotors/ball joint/ nut/snap ring/then car just quit on me while driving, freaked me out, then i had to have the starter replaced, on 8/26/2018, now car went back in shop on 9/12/2018 bc the transmission stalled on me & i almost got reared end, the meter machine says it needs the transmission control module needed to be reset, wrong, the problem is the transmission & been hearing all kinds of nasty things to do with the chyrsler dodge ignition/ transmission / starter, this car has cost me so much money that i was lied too.. safety issue is transmission i was told by 2 mechanics the transmission needs to be replaced bc the gear broke, nothing i did, transmission needs to be rebuilt or new one put in, i paid $4,263 plus now for everything else i was not planning on doing.. i been hearing bad stories about this car transmission/starter/ignition/electrical.. plz help me out here, i almost got killed bc car stopped on me while driving.. . i bought this car on 2/16/2018 , milage was (124,627) & it's been in the repair shop more than me driving, it's back in on 9/12/2018,, plz help, i have all my receipts, i believe dodge/chyrsler should compensate something bc this transmission should have just quit on me driving & told gear broke, not my fault,help plz

Not right,, transmission stopped on me driving, k & m dodge mechanic says it's not my fault that the transmission just stopped on me while driving, he said the 2 gear isn't there, this is 2 times now i almost got killed, to top that off i purchased this mused vehicle on 2/16/2018 & paid cash of $4,263.00 i asked if this car had any problems bc i do not want to put any money into it.. he told me & my parents only needed rear tires, i asked if it's neen in a car accident, he said no.. he said i will be the 2nd owner,, something isn't right, so i took it in on 2/17/2018 to get 2 new rear tires & omg, are you kidding me,, this car didn't have any airbags, electrical system was messed up, had to have a oil change on 2/22/2018, then it went in repair shop on 2/26/2018 for recall on airbags, then got it back on 3/26/2018, just for it to go back in on 4/1/2018 for a ball joint/tie rods/rotors/brakes front & back/ wheel alignment/new battery you got to be kidding me,, i am pissed as heck, found out i'm the 4th/5th owner,, it was in s car accident passenger side in oct 2017 car stalled on ppl, minor frame work, car is missing lots of parts, then i had to buy another tire front passenger side, key fob doesn't want to start car,,then i almost got hit driving bc ignition stopped on me driving,, then had starter replaced new on 8/26/2018 to top that off on aug 28 car stalls again, friend comes over with meter to check out car statistics & says car needs the transmission control modular reset so i can drive, so then try to drive car on sept 5th, won't move, so i have to get rides, then on sept 12th start up, try to drive it & the car stops, tried to drive it back to k & m dodge on sept 12th 2018,, it's been there since that day bc not drivable, needs a new transmission, i can't afford bc i am on disibility (social security disabilty), i called a lawyer on 2/17/2018

For the 2nd time since i purchased this car 2 years ago, i have lost power steering and had to pay to replace it. this car has been a lemon since i purchased it. first the head gasket blew, then i had to replace the radiator, then the ignition switch, now power steering twice. this car is nothing but a money pit. i tell everyone i know to stay away from dodge

Sometimes while driving, my vehicle just shuts off for no reason. it shuts off while the vehicle is in motion. also sometimes when i turn the heater off the vehicle shuts off. it has happened once while in motion and once while stationary.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving, the instrument panel lighting illuminated and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. the failure almost caused a crash. the vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics and dealers. the contact researched and found other vehicle's experiencing the same failure. the vehicle was taken to ganley chrysler dodge jeep ram (310 broadway ave, bedford, oh 44146, (440) 232-2121) where it was determined that the electrical and computer systems failed. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a second opinion, but they did not have the equipment to clearly diagnose the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that they would document the contact's file; however, the vehicle was no longer under warranty and there were no current recalls. the contact stated that the failures occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased in 2015. the contact was informed to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was unknown.

Car cuts off while in motion. this is an issue that many owners have had. dealerships say it was "released too early and it has a lot of bugs in the system" i have had my kids in the car every time this has happened!!! was almost in a wreck this time at my daughter's school. also, car will not start sometimes unless i put it in gear and "trick" it. i have replaced the starter numerous times thinking that was it....has cut off when on the highway, residential street, parking lots, in motion and stationary...happens often.

Car has had to have brakes multiple times for excess wear and problems with caliper, engine runs rough and hesitates to accelerate at speeds over 45 miles per hr, checkengine comes on and flashes and the goes solid, codes show up as po202 with definition of cylinder 2 injector electrical circuit unit had a fault lodged or was disconnected for predetermined time. this car is costing me an arm and leg

Recall the starters! i am sick of bwing syranded because our car won't start!!!! this is an issues for thousands of people!

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while attempting to crank the vehicle, the starter made a clicking noise and the vehicle failed to start. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after 4-5 hours. the contact also noticed a burning odor while driving on multiple occasions; however, there was no smoke or fire. the fire department was never called. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and independent mechanic, both of whom were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

The engine stalls when driving down the street and / or highway. there have been several complaints online but no one seems to know how to fix it. also, intermittent no start when trying to start the car. no crank. 2009 dodge journey

My dodge journey sxt 2009 has 121500 miles on it and the starter has failed.

Vehicle intermittently won't start at any given time when turning the ignition on it will just click. it may start up after 10 min 2hrs maybe not until the next day. my wife and i have been going through this since we brought this 2009 dodge journey new. we took it back to the dealer troy motor mall they could not pinpoint the problem and they charged us. same problem later nothing changed. did not start recently first week in october aaa tow truck came and the driver heard the clicking sound and indicated that it was the starter. i took the car in for repair that next week and had the starter replaced and in a few days it was not starting again. i went to the dodge dealer today and i explained to them what i had been going through all of this time and he still indicated that it would be a $100.00 to diagnose the problem. i looked up this issue on carcomplaints.com and a person with the same issue indicated that their mechanic found it to be a faulty range sensor attached to the transmission complaint #143 under 2009 dodge journey won't turn over, engine won't start. there were quite a few other complaints concerning this same issue that's why it's hard for me to understand why there is no recall concerning this matter. when ever i get it fixed i'd like to be reimbursed by chrysler dodge.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and jerked before shutting off. after restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 135,000.

My 2009 dodge journey sxt will completely shut off while driving, not stopped but right in the middle of driving. this has happen 2 times sense getting it back from the dealer in january from taking it in for the recall for this very problem. this is very dangerous and now i am being told to bring it back to the dealership for a diagnostic test to see if it related to the recall and if not related then i will have to pay for the diagnosis lol yea right!! i have never heard of a car dying while driving it. if i am told i have to pay as mich as one penny the only thing i will be paying for is a lawyer.

While driving at a speed of 45 mph on a road that is rated for 55 mph, the left driver side tire separated from the car. while trying to control the car by hitting the brakes the car speed began to increased.

My engine light came on about a year ago. the light came on while i was driving on a city street. i have taken it to 3 mechanics, replaced the exhaust manifold 2 times and the light keeps coming back on. there's a recall on vehicles for 2011, but not for 2009. per alex at the dodge dealership, they don't know what's wrong.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the key was placed in the ignition and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine timing switch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a few days later. the vehicle was not repaired again. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

When driving, engine light consistently came on. had vehicle repeatedly checked. it was determined manifolds were sticking. had manifold module replaced. this solved the problem for approximately 3 months. manifolds were again checked to ensure they were operating properly. they were and still are. however, engine light remains on indicating otherwise. mechanic said it is a common "fluke" in the chrysler vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system), the vehicle failed to start after numerous attempts. the contact stated that the engine stalled twice without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 143,389.

The failure that occurred on feb 12,2016. put the life of my child and myself in eminent danger. while traveling 70 mph in the high speed lane, with moderate traffic on the highway, the car sudden shut off. the dashboard went black, the engine stalled and the car became almost impossible to drive. not one indicator light on the inside or the outside of the vehicle worked, i reached for hazard lights that did not respond, the gas pedal was unresponsive. the steering was slow and hard to use- power steering was not available. brakes seemed slow to respond. i know for certain had i collided with any item the airbags would absolutely without a doubt not deployed. the car had simply decided to "shut off", i put the car in neutral hoping to continue rolling forward down the highway with traffic. i was able to muscle the car to safety on the side of the road. i placed the car in park , and turned the ignition to the off position. after several minutes of calming myself and my daughter down i restarted the car. it started, however now every light that can illuminate on the dash, the wipers, day time running lights, radio, and door chimes in a 30-40 second repeating pattern. the dashboard indicates that the car is in park, reverse, neutral, and all forms of drive at the same time. the speedometer, rpm gauge, gas gauge , oil pressure and temperature gauge bounce from the minimum to the maximum during the cycle. the car has clearly had a extensive electrical failure- the "main computer" - as i dont know the exact component that has failed is no longer able to determine whats going on. having this terrifying failure with my daughter in the car caused me to google the problem, im not the only owner this is a reoccurring situation for many owners. im just so thankful to have walked away unharmed

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled and the engine light illuminated. the contact had to make several attempts to start the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired according to an unknown recall, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the engine and pcm. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 146,557.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake. in addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,400. parts distribution disconnect.

There is a electrical malfunction in this vehicle fuses go out every couple of months, dual control heat right side does not heat, also when driving burning smell coming out of heat went, had several parts replaced. i contacted manufacturer regarding the issues, their reply was " we are sorry that you have issues but we cannot help you", purchased after market warranty and they refuse to cover the heat issue.

For several years, the vehicle has been stalling intermittently; at traffic lights, when slowing to use an exit ramp, when trying to pull over for an ambulance, etc... . also it intermittently increases to a high rpm for about 10 seconds or so, then returns to normal. this can occur at a constant speed on a level road. dealer can not find the issue since no 'trouble' light is on. i see what seems to be a similar issue on an internet search, but have not found any cause. after several trips and several hundred dollars paid to chrysler dealers, nothing has been found and nothing has been suggested. the stalling in traffic is very troublesome as it may cause injury to my family. for this reason, the recommendation to drive it till something breaks is not acceptable as it may be the occupants that 'break'! the last time it happened for me (both the stalling and the revving) is reported below.

The wireless ignition node cuts off the engine while driving and this has happened on several occasions for the past year 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. upon starting the vehicle, it stalled. the vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000. ma 10/19/15 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. upon starting, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to start on the fourth attempt. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

We are very concerned, my wife nothing in the car with the child every day, and the dodge homestead in florida does not answer, not forbik you run the air bag, or, nor the electrical system, you will block placed, god forbid pass an accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: (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 issue. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

I went to start my vehicle and it failed to start again, the starter kept trying to start by clicking the battery terminal then began smoking and cause the casing to melt, 3rd battery in 3 years. updated 09/15/15*lj the consumer stated the key fob fell out of the ignition, while driving, and the vehicle stalled. updated 09/16/15

Having unexplained starting issues with my dodge journey -- i am being told that i need a new tipm to make my car work. however, there are no parts available at any dodge/chrysler dealership.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. the gear had to be in neutral in order for the vehicle to start. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant reservoir was cracked and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 88,693.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 dodge journey. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled, rolled over multiple times, and crashed into another vehicle. in addition, a smoke odor emitted from the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained back and leg injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed away from the crash scene. the vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed destroyed. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and 16v047000 (air bags). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

I own the vehicle in question and have on several ocasions contacted the dealership neilson dodge in east hanover, nj where i purchased the vehicle from to fix the systems involvled in this recall, but to no avail. they have told me they do not have the parts to complete the repairs. my car has failed to start several different times and has shut off while i was driving once. there have also been a few times when the vehicle has started, but no electrical systems have worked execpt for the engine. i drive 60 miles to work per day on roads with speeds of 45-50 mph which creates a dangerous situation if the electrical system were to shut down. i am at a loss as to how to proceed and how that nhtsa can be of assistance to me.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. while parked, the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 the vehicle 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 unknown.

I am not able to open any doors except the driver door. the trunk will not open and dodge did not build a manual key entry for this model. also i have a starting problem the car stalls and won't start unless i put it in neutral or jiggle the gear up into drive and back into park. the car turns very slowly when making left hand turns and the engine revs up sometimes when it's trying to pick speed back up after a turn. the dealer told us it was the battery and we had them install a new one but the issue is still there. i've read several complaints about the same issue. customers getting their batter, starters all the recalls updated because they were told those were the issues but was not as their issue still existed as do mine. i don't want to spend a fortune at the dealer until they find what the problem is. the manufacturer should know what the problem is from all the complaints being the same. i emailed them for suggestions of what they think it may be and they just said take it to the dealership.

Periodically car will not start. turn the ignition key and would click. would try several times. after waiting for sometimes an hour or more, car would start. thought related to ignition recall. finally had ignition replaced. within next day, didn't start again. took to dodge dealer. they replaced ignition again. still periodically not starting. turn key and it will click but not start. after several trys, it will start. also, airbag warning light came on. took back to dealer. dodge dealer had for a week. finally said its a faulty tipm. saw there is a class action suit and several complaints.

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