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Service Brakes, Electric complaints
12 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 26, 2011
Service Brakes, Electric
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TWICE AND THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS ONCE. THE LAST REPLACEMENT FOR THE FRONT BRAKES WAS ON JULY 26TH 2010 AND I WAS INFORMED TODAY THAT THEY NEED REPLACED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY 11,000 MILES. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR LIKE THE PAINT …
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I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TWICE AND THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS ONCE. THE LAST REPLACEMENT FOR THE FRONT BRAKES WAS ON JULY 26TH 2010 AND I WAS INFORMED TODAY THAT THEY NEED REPLACED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY 11,000 MILES. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR LIKE THE PAINT PEELING OFF, THE TIRES WARNING BADLY AND NOW THEY ALL 4 NEED REPLACED EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THEM BALANCED AND ROTATED REGULARLY. HOWEVER, I FEEL THE BRAKE PROBLEM IS NOT JUST MY PROBLEM, BUT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OTHER DRIVERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10415259
24,000 miles · Jun 23, 2011
Service Brakes, ElectricTires
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW. IN 2 YEARS I HAVE GONE THROUGH MULTIPLE BRAKE PADS AND THE CAR HAS ALMOST NO MILEAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10408716
25,000 miles · May 5, 2011
Service Brakes, Electric
ALL FOUR BRAKES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY HAVE FAILED AFTER ONLY 25,000 MILES. BRAKE PARTS HAVE BROKEN AND THE FRONT TWO BRAKES ARE CONSIDERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE BACK BRAKES ARE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE FIXED. DONAVAN DODGE IN SIERRA VISTA ARIZONA HAS REPAIRED…
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ALL FOUR BRAKES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY HAVE FAILED AFTER ONLY 25,000 MILES. BRAKE PARTS HAVE BROKEN AND THE FRONT TWO BRAKES ARE CONSIDERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE BACK BRAKES ARE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE FIXED. DONAVAN DODGE IN SIERRA VISTA ARIZONA HAS REPAIRED THE BRAKES BUT THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT TAKING ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BACK BRAKES. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE PLACED ME AND ANY PASSENGERS IN DANGER. I REQUESTED THE BROKEN PARTS FOR THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT THAT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY HAVE TO SEND THE ONES UNDER WARRANTY BACK TO THE DODGE CORPORATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10399230
14,000 miles · Mar 3, 2011
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Seats
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN AUGUST OF 2008. I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH ROTOR AND BRAKE WEAR. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ALL 4 BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITH THE FRONT BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST OF WHICH OCCURRED JUST PAST 12,000 MILES. THIS IS WHEN BRAKE AND ROTOR WEAR WARRANTY ENDS. I HA…
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I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN AUGUST OF 2008. I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH ROTOR AND BRAKE WEAR. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ALL 4 BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITH THE FRONT BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST OF WHICH OCCURRED JUST PAST 12,000 MILES. THIS IS WHEN BRAKE AND ROTOR WEAR WARRANTY ENDS. I HAVE ALSO HAD SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING SENSOR MODULE, RESULTING IN STABILITY CONTROL AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ONE. I ALSO HAVE POWER PORTS IN THE VEHICLE THAT DO NOT WORK AS WELL AS A LIFT GATE THAT DOES NOT LOCK. I CURRENTLY HAVE 48,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND NOW HAVE ISSUES WITH LEAKING. I AM UNSURE HOW WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAINAGE SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARDS ARE WET AS WELL AS THE BUILT IN COOLER BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT BEING COMPLETELY FILLED WITH WATER WITHIN SEVERAL DAYS OF EMPTYING. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT IS NOT RAINING OR WET OUTSIDE. I NOW HAVE MOLD ISSUES IN THE VEHICLE. MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN HAVE SIGNIFICANT ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULTING IN AIR BAG FAILURE ARE DEFIANTLY SCARY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10386308
24,000 miles · Oct 12, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
WE PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON IT. WE WERE RECENTLY TOLD THAT IT NEEDED NEW BRAKES. THERE WAS SQUEAKING AND THEN GRINDING WITHIN A MATTER OF DAYS. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE ALSO CLOSE TO GOING BAD. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR THAT THE BRAKES LASTED SO LITTLE A LENGTH OF TIM…
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WE PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON IT. WE WERE RECENTLY TOLD THAT IT NEEDED NEW BRAKES. THERE WAS SQUEAKING AND THEN GRINDING WITHIN A MATTER OF DAYS. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE ALSO CLOSE TO GOING BAD. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR THAT THE BRAKES LASTED SO LITTLE A LENGTH OF TIME! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10360086
11,930 miles · Sep 25, 2010
Service Brakes, ElectricUnknown Or Other
I PURCHASED MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN JUNE 2009. THE BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE A GRUMBLING NOISE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I HAD ONLY 11950 MILES ON THE CAR. IT WAS 3/2010. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAKES AND WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IT WAS STILL UNDER THE 12K WARRANTY, SO THEY DID IT F…
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I PURCHASED MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN JUNE 2009. THE BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE A GRUMBLING NOISE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I HAD ONLY 11950 MILES ON THE CAR. IT WAS 3/2010. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAKES AND WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IT WAS STILL UNDER THE 12K WARRANTY, SO THEY DID IT FREE OF CHARGE. I TOOK IT HOME AND IT WAS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I TOOK IT BACK THE NEXT DAY AND ASKED THEM TO PLEASE HAVE THE TECHNICIAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS WRONG. I WAS 3 MILES AWAY FROM THE 12K MILE WARRANTY EXPIRING. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS. NOW IT IS 9/20/10, AND THE VEHICLE IS AT 21100K. IT STARTED TO MAKE THE SAME GRUMBLING NOISE AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 ROTORS. THREE DAYS LATER I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE WHEN I GO OVER 60 MPH IT STARTS TO VIBRATE AND FEELS LIKE I HAVE A FLAT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AD THEY ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRES. WHEN I GOT ON THE INTERSTATE, IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I EMAILED CHRYSLER 2 TIMES AND HAVE SPOKEN TO THEM TWICE. I NO LONGER TRUST THIS CAR. I AM AFRAID EVERYTIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE IT, I AM PUTTING MY LIFE IN JEOPARDY. I KNOW I WILL HAVE TO CONTINUE REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357648
40,000 miles · Aug 12, 2010
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Electric
BRAKES DO NOT LAST. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 40,000 MILES, ONLY 500 AFTER WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. WHEN BRAKING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THE ENTIRE CAR SHAKES AND STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES VIOLENTLY. WE HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION, THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THE CAR WILL RANDOML…
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BRAKES DO NOT LAST. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 40,000 MILES, ONLY 500 AFTER WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. WHEN BRAKING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THE ENTIRE CAR SHAKES AND STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES VIOLENTLY. WE HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION, THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY NOT CRANK. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED TWICE. AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR IT WILL CRANK WITH NO PROBLEM. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERNAL SECURITY DEVICE THAT RECOGNIZES THE KEY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10349114
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
THE BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 3 TIMES. EVERY 10,000-12,000 MILES THEY WEAR COMPLETELY OUT AND MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I BOUGHT IT IN 2008 RIGHT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR AND DID NOT EXPECT TO HAVE SUCH AN ISSUE WITH ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN THAT I TRA…
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THE BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 3 TIMES. EVERY 10,000-12,000 MILES THEY WEAR COMPLETELY OUT AND MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I BOUGHT IT IN 2008 RIGHT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR AND DID NOT EXPECT TO HAVE SUCH AN ISSUE WITH ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN THAT I TRANSPORT DAILY AND I AM THANKFUL THAT I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS RELUCTANTLY REPLACED THE BRAKES TWICE FREE OF CHARGE, BUT SEEM UNWILLING TO DO IT AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE BRAKES SINCE THIS IS NOT DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I NEED A SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL IN WITH MY CHILDREN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10341660
28,500 miles · Jun 29, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
I WAS DRIVING IN JANUARY 2010 AND CRUNCHING SOUND AND SHAKING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED IN MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, TOOK IT IN THEY INFORMED ME I NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS AT 25K MILES. GOT NEW PADS FOR $300 KEPT DRIVING, NOW VEHICLE SHAKES HARD TO STOP AND CRUNCHING SOUND AGAIN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP (STOPPING CAN BE DIFFICULT) NOW JUNE--…
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I WAS DRIVING IN JANUARY 2010 AND CRUNCHING SOUND AND SHAKING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED IN MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, TOOK IT IN THEY INFORMED ME I NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS AT 25K MILES. GOT NEW PADS FOR $300 KEPT DRIVING, NOW VEHICLE SHAKES HARD TO STOP AND CRUNCHING SOUND AGAIN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP (STOPPING CAN BE DIFFICULT) NOW JUNE-- TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN AND AGAIN THEY STATED FRONT PADS ARE 11/32 (IN 4 MONTHS?) AND REAR PADS ARE 1/32 ALMOST METAL TO METAL. CAR'S BRAKES APPEAR TO BE WAY TOO SMALL FOR VEHICLE SIZE AND IT APPEARS THE PADS WEAR VERY QUICKLY (CAN FIND TONS OF SAME COMPLAINTS IN VARIOUS REVIEW SITES) DODGE ALWAYS BLAMES THE DRIVERS FOR "RIDING THEIR BRAKES" BUT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF US. THEY ESTIMATE BRAKE PADS LAST 14-16K MILES!!!! BUT I CAN TELL EVEN THE FRONT ONE BEING BELOW HALF ARE NOW EFFECTING THE VEHICLES STOPPING ABILITY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEY NEED BIGGER BRAKES FOR THE VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT ONE DAY IT WILL JUST FAIL AS THE BRAKE PADS WEAR SO QUICKLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10340612
24,000 miles · Jun 24, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
BAD BRAKE SYSTEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10339929
Official recalls
8May 6, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Jan 29, 2016
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
Jun 26, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
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Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Dec 24, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2008. THE WIRES WITHIN THE FRONT DOOR WIRE HARNESSES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK, WHICH CAN INTERRUPT THE CIRCUITS FOR THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR(S), RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION AND LOSS OF SIDE CRASH SENSING CAPABILITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, REDUCING THE PROTECTION INTENDED FOR THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR WIRING HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Apr 9, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Air Bags:frontal
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Air Bags
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical System:wiring
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Mar 12, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 16,852 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET. AN UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET OPTION MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT BLOW, THE CONNECTOR COULD OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND STOW THE 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR AND PULL THE 25 AMP FUSE TO REMOVE POWER FROM THIS UNUSED CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 9, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 3, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,692 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L ENGINE. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE. IF THE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED AND A TIE WRAP INSTALLED TO SECURE THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, A TIE WRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
4EA24003 · Vehicle Entrapment
Opened Aug 1, 2024 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved parties to confirm or refute the defect allegation. ODI has determined that additional reports of vehicle entrapment exist for other model year Dodge Journey vehicles. ODI continues to explore the cause of the thermal event and its potential effect on the actuation of the door locks. ODI also continues to explore other potential causes for door lock malfunction. ODI has determined that an upgrade to an Engineering Analysis (EA) is necessary to continue the review of the investigative material and to assess the risk to motor vehicle safety . To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
PE23008 · Vehicle Entrapment
Opened May 1, 2023 · Closed Aug 15, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch; Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock; Latches/locks/linkages:electronic Lock/latch Actuator
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During this investigation, ODI collected information and evidence related to the defect allegation and incident, from the manufacturer and involved parties. The information and evidence collected in this initial phase was insufficient to make a defect determination. ODI has upgraded this investigation to an Engineering Analysis (EA24003) to develop a more comprehensive understanding of whether a potential safety defect exists. To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During this investigation, ODI collected information and evidence related to the defect allegation and incident, from the manufacturer and involved parties. The information and evidence collected in this initial phase was insufficient to make a defect determination. ODI has upgraded this investigation to an Engineering Analysis (EA24003) to develop a more comprehensive understanding of whether a potential safety defect exists. To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During this investigation, ODI collected information and evidence related to the defect allegation and incident, from the manufacturer and involved parties. The information and evidence collected in this initial phase was insufficient to make a defect determination. ODI has upgraded this investigation to an Engineering Analysis (EA24003) to develop a more comprehensive understanding of whether a potential safety defect exists. To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Latches/locks/linkages:electronic Lock/latch Actuator
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During this investigation, ODI collected information and evidence related to the defect allegation and incident, from the manufacturer and involved parties. The information and evidence collected in this initial phase was insufficient to make a defect determination. ODI has upgraded this investigation to an Engineering Analysis (EA24003) to develop a more comprehensive understanding of whether a potential safety defect exists. To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
RQ14002 · Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Mar 2, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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Air Bags
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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