Problems with 2010 Dodge Journey EXTERIOR LIGHTING

It started with a window not going up, then the electrical wires to the front left headliggt burned out and melted the bulb connector. bulb connector was replaced and it happened again. keyless entry fobs stopped working, batteries were changed and fobs were tested but they still don't work. alarm goes off at random times and takes us starting and moving the car 50 feet to turn it off. the other night the car horn went off in the middle of the night randomly, about 12 times. now the hornnis going off as we drive for no reason. this car ckearly has electrical issues. electrical parts keep burning out causing me to change them for reinspection time by the state.

Horn randomly honks (while in motion and while parked turned off), doors lock/unlock randomly (while parked) and the headlights and flashers go on and off (while parked). i pulled the fuse from the horn so that it doesn't honk while driving down the road or being parked in my garage overnight. recently i have replaced the alternator and battery and the vehicle will not start in the morning after sitting all night long. i drive the vehicle to work park it and when i get ready to leave the office for the day the vehicle is dead once again. something is draining the battery...we have nothing plugged into any outlets or cigarette lighters inside the vehicle. even double checked that all interior lights are off.

While driving my son to school everything shuts off in car while driving from the lights interior and exterior, wipers, windows can not go up or down, unable to alert anyone in traffic that i was coming to a stop. this occurred while it was still dark outside. has happened multiple times now no one knows what is going on after taking into shop i was given this site to report it due to several others claiming same issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. the contact stated that the low beams failed to function as well as the high beams. the contact had to apply the running lights due to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was not able to be driven. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was not available. *tt *tr

Roughly 3 weeks ago, i was driving home from work and my headlights would not come on. when i made it home, i tried turning the lights off and on. they would pop on for a few seconds and then go right back out. after a day or two, ,y son came over and changed the bulbs for the headlights. they worked for about 3 weeks. last night the same thing happened again. no head lights. if you leave the lights in the on position, they will flash on and off at various times. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle in addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal hit the floorboard when it was depressed. in addition, the headlights intermittently intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 02/16/17*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. while driving 40 mph, the head lamps flickered and failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. after starting the vehicle, the headlights suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to livonia chrysler jeep (30777 plymouth rd, livonia, mi) where it was diagnosed that the integrated power module was faulty and needed to be replaced. the module was replaced and the failure was remedied. the contact also indicated that the vehicle would suddenly shut off while being operated. the failure occurred on several occasions. the cause of the failure was not determined. the same dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 72,000. *tt*jb

Driving down the interstate, all of a sudden my heating/cooling would shut off along with my radio. then it would come on. it did this several times. shortly after that, my turn signals no longer worked and it caused me to almost get in an accident. i was driving approximately 65-70 mph. it continued to do this even after stopping. a week later, as i got up to go to work in the morning, it wouldn't start. it would just click when attempting. it wasn't sending the signal to the starter to get it going. i was stranded. i feel like my vehicle is possessed and it's really scary. *tr

Horn activates on its own and intermittently. this occurs while driving and while stationary and off. turn signal - when right signal is engaged the interior dome light turns on. this occurs only while driving. air bag dash warning light stays lit on dash and makes a "bing" sound this occurs only while driving. it turns on and off only while driving. window switch - driver side window switch functions intermittently. this occurs while in motion and stationary.

The alarm system goes off by itself. the lights flash and the horn blows while the car is off. it can be at different times of the day.

Headlight on passenger side does not work on high or low beams. it started not coming on the next morning after they where working fine 6 hours earlier and i've had everything checked and can't seem to find nothing wrong except them not working. i even replace the bulbs and they still didn't work and nothing was wrong with the old bulbs though the mechanic did not find nothing wrong i think it's the plug-in that you plug the light into.

My lights are very dim on the inside of the car and my fob just stop working i have went to the dealership to replace the batteries however it still does not work. my driver side passenger door is no longer hooked up to the fob or the door unlock/lock button) you do it manually

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. the contact stated that on several occasions, the turn signals failed to operate as intended. in addition, the windshield wipers activated independently. the contact also stated that the headlights remained on continuously after the vehicle was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact stated that the dealer reset the totally integrated power module, however the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

I have been having trouble with my brakes which has been replaced but still grinding noise and squeaky and rotors has been turned. the vehicle has cut off many times, sitting at the traffic light and as getting ready to go and as coming to a stop. it has also cut off as turning and once i realized it i had to try to restart it. it has at times door not unlock and not lock. as putting on brake to come to a stop it shakes. the lights are getting worse they are flickering on and off. outside light goes out and whole dash goes off while driving. i have to keep flicking the lights as i'm driving so they can come back on. the vehicle has many times not start up and just click when trying to start it.

Made a left hand turn and suddenly the air conditioner, radio, lights, windows stopped working. drove to a lot and pulled over and everything came back on. then move the steering wheel and everything shut off again. turned the car off and everything came back and has worked fine so far. however, the car wouldn't start earlier when turned on. had to start the car 3 times before it came on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed without warning. the contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure recurred shortly afterwards. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wires for the tag lights were melted. in addition, the contact mentioned that the side mirrors, doors, and all the lights were turning on and off independently and burning fumes was emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

The interior lights stays on for a long period of time when i start and after shutting down the suv. the interior lights go out about 15 minutes or so after turning the suv off. once i start the suv and drive, the interior light remains on in the front & upper rear overhead. the electronic key is now locking my doors just from touching the top of the key. there are times, i'm not hitting the button to lock, but just from touching the top of the key with my finger, the doors will automatically lock.scary!!! the steering wheel shakes visibly when braking. updated 8/28/15*cn updated 10/26/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. while driving at 45 mph, the high beam head lamps illuminated independently. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, the vehicle failed to unlock and the anti theft alarm activated independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); 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 86,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Taking car to look at, ck engine light on. had problems with it cutting off on e'way ramp. took off all keys. mechanic told me car was built with a defect motor. nothing he could do. taking to another mechanic and esp bas light and traction light comes on. *tr

Driving on highway at 5:30 am with headlights on. bright lights (high beams) came on by themselves. would not turn off. then would flicker off and on. head lights stay on. this has happened numerous times since, performance dodge (dealership where purchased brand new) said they had never heard of that. checked for codes, found none. bright beams have come on in daylight with no headlights on. this is the same car i complained about not starting. still have that issue, last time was in feb 2015. performance dodge ( where i purchased car brand new) told me to call a tow truck for a jump start. i told them this was the same problem over and over and they were aware of it, it wasn't a power issue. this last time in feb. 2015, the tow driver said that it wasn't a power issue. he had his partner turn the ignition while he barely touched a wire bundle under the hood. car started right up. dodge still said no codes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. while the vehicle was parked, the interior lighting and instrument panel illuminated, and the horn and headlights spontaneously sounded and illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Driving at 15 mph all of a sudden panel lights turned off, speed and rpm indicators turned off, air conditioner off, power windows would not work. turn signals, headlamps and brake lamps did not work. engine was still on so i pulled to the side and restarted the car a few times until all power was restored. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. the contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate independently whenever the vehicle was in operation. the contact disabled the fuse in order for the wipers to become inoperative. in addition, both turn signals and high beam headlights failed to function. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 89,528. updated 01/11/2017*ct *tr

Since december while driving the vehicle all of a sudden the radio, blinkers and front/back and head lights turn off. i literally have to pull the vehicle over and turn the car off and re-start the engine till it happens again and have to do the samething. i took it to the dealership where we just purchased the vehicle two weeks prior and they stated it was only a fuse. it constantly still happens which is a serious safety issue especially with children in the vehicle. it also takes sometimes 3-5 tries to start the car. *tr

The car lights do not work turned on manually or automatic. when it first started it was very intermittent, currently it's almost daily. i have had it to 2 different dealerships (before and after warranty). both times i have been told they cannot find anything wrong and i need to bring it in when it happens. my response "you are not open when it happens, it's dark". i have also had it to my mechanic multiple times and got bless his sole he found the problem this past weekend. i did not have it fixed he said it will probably be somewhere need 1200.00. he also told me that this is a major defect and should be fixed via a recall. i did look that up and there are multiple complaints but no recall. my son currently drives the car and is away at college which poses all sorts of issues. we have a short term solution we figured out that if you unplug the battery and plug it back in the lights reset, not very convenient. my mechanic also suggested rewiring the high beams to the regular lights but then you wouldn't have high beams.

The braking system makes a loud crunching noise and gets mushy when you're on a slippery surface making it hard to stop.

While driving i randomly lose all interior power - windows, wipers, radio, ac, signals. engine continues to run and steer fine. shutting off ignition and restarting corrects problem. it happens with no warning and no apparent cause. ac blower burned out about a year ago; dealer said it was due to a short and they fixed the short for free, but that didn't solve the power loss problem. i've found that pushing the ignition fob slightly in - or pulling slightly out - when it happens can resolve the problem without having to restart the vehicle but i worry that this problem will burn out the ac blower again. this loss of interior power happens on average once every 4 to 6 weeks; it's a safety issue since i the wipers or defog may stop working when it's raining. i don't know if it affects airbag performance and i'd rather not find out that hard way. *tr

Brakes were vibrating and didn't sound right dealer replaced due to recall but had to still pay 100 dollars. also on 9/11/11 replace turn signal on drivers side when went out it took out brake lights too they repaired that and now only 6months later passenger side turn signal doing same thing they replaced light bulb drove it home was fine an hour later started happening again takes out brake lights. also when took in for turn signal had to have back brakes repaired felt same vibration and noise. also had to pay 100 dollars out of pocket and car only has 21,000 miles. *tr

My husband and i purchased a 2010 dodge journey se vin#[xxx] in year 2010 in canada, in 2013 we imported it into us and we are living in michigan. during the five-year ownership, this vehicle has been causing safety problem many times, the issue is sudden lost of electric power for turning signal, wiper motor power, radio and all dashboard light, except the engine running. the first time of such incident happened within 1 year of ownership while we were at turning signal, the vehicle lost turning signal caused confusion to the vehicle behind and almost caused an accident, and since then every few months or so this incident happens, the dealer did multiple repair to it, but never really solved the problem. many times the dealers could not replicate the issue we report. i recently experienced twice of such incidents, one was during raining day and the wiper lost power i could not see ahead and had to stop on road, the most resent was yesterday i lost ventilation to the window and could not see through the window due to moisture on window. i video taped these two incidents and would like to forward to you if i can find a way to attach to this complain letter. this is very serious safety issue can cause fatal accidents, we need your help to force manufacture to admit the issue and address the issue immediately before fatal accident happens. thank you! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr