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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
195 reportsClear category filter21,000 miles · Jul 20, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND HEARD A SQUEAKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND HEARD A SQUEAKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 21000.
NHTSA ODI #10344174
17,000 miles · Jul 16, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE SPECS WERE 4 MILLIMETERS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE WAS EXTREMELY EARLY FOR THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE SPECS WERE 4 MILLIMETERS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE WAS EXTREMELY EARLY FOR THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. JS
NHTSA ODI #10343655
4,143 miles · Jul 16, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND BRAKE PADS FOUR TIMES. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO REPLACED, BUT …
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TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, AND BRAKE PADS FOUR TIMES. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,143 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,175. LI
NHTSA ODI #10343626
30,000 miles · Jul 14, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT BRAKES ARE FAULTY. HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THESE BRAKES. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO RECALL!!! HAD TO HAVE NEW BRAKES @30,000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10343369
19,000 miles · Jul 13, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 DODGE JOURNEY- NOISE WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKES. ROUTER AND BRAKE PAD ARE WORN AT ONLY 27,000 MILES. NOISE STARTED AT UNDER 20,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN LOUDER AND ROUTER IS IN WORSE CONDITION. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ISSUE WITH THE ROUTER OR BRAKES. THERE IS A VISIBLE GROOVE IN THE ROUTER AND THE SOUND …
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2009 DODGE JOURNEY- NOISE WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKES. ROUTER AND BRAKE PAD ARE WORN AT ONLY 27,000 MILES. NOISE STARTED AT UNDER 20,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN LOUDER AND ROUTER IS IN WORSE CONDITION. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ISSUE WITH THE ROUTER OR BRAKES. THERE IS A VISIBLE GROOVE IN THE ROUTER AND THE SOUND OF METAL ON METAL WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. MAJOR PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKES AND ROUTERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10342873
12,000 miles · Jul 13, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN MECHANICSVILLE VA IN 2008. THE VEHICLES FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE FRONT ROTORS TWICE IN 55,000 MILES. THE REAR BRAKES ALSO NEEDED REPLACEMENT ONCE. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THE BRAKES BECOME WARN, EXCEPT FOR METAL-ON-METAL SOUNDS WHEN THE HARDWARE FOR THE PADS MAKE CON…
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I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN MECHANICSVILLE VA IN 2008. THE VEHICLES FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE FRONT ROTORS TWICE IN 55,000 MILES. THE REAR BRAKES ALSO NEEDED REPLACEMENT ONCE. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THE BRAKES BECOME WARN, EXCEPT FOR METAL-ON-METAL SOUNDS WHEN THE HARDWARE FOR THE PADS MAKE CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE QUICK LOSS OF BRAKING SURFACE AND ROTOR WEAR IS EFFECTING BRAKING RESPONSE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I CONTACTED DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND A DEALERSHIP, AND BOTH STATED THAT IT WAS DRIVING HABITS THAT WERE CAUSING EARLY WEAR ON THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. HOWEVER, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS SO EARLY AND OFTEN ON ANY VEHICLE I'VE OWNED BEFORE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10342865
15,700 miles · Jul 7, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND MY CURRENT MILEAGE IS ONLY 15,700! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10341922
11,000 miles · Jul 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I BOUGHT MY CAR MAY 2008. THE FIRST TIME IT WENT INTO THE SHOP WAS IN JAN 2009 AND MY CAR HAD ABOUT 11,700 MILES WITH SQUEALING NOISE. (MY HUSBAND IS MILITARY AND WE HAD TO MOVE ACROSS COUNTRY, THAT'S WHY WE HAVE THAT MANY MILES ON IT BY JAN). AT THAT TIME WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY MONEY TO LOOK CLOSER INTO IT. WE TOOK INTO A DEA…
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I BOUGHT MY CAR MAY 2008. THE FIRST TIME IT WENT INTO THE SHOP WAS IN JAN 2009 AND MY CAR HAD ABOUT 11,700 MILES WITH SQUEALING NOISE. (MY HUSBAND IS MILITARY AND WE HAD TO MOVE ACROSS COUNTRY, THAT'S WHY WE HAVE THAT MANY MILES ON IT BY JAN). AT THAT TIME WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY MONEY TO LOOK CLOSER INTO IT. WE TOOK INTO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD $600 WOULD FIX IT. APRIL 2009 MY HUSBAND CHANGED OUT THE BRAKES OF THE CAR AND TOOK IT TO THE BASE HOBBY SHOP TO GET IT ROTATED. SEPTEMBER 2009 SQUEALING NOISES STARTED AGAIN. DEC 2010 WE TOOK TO A FIRESTONE AND THEY TOLD US OUR BRAKES NEEDED TO HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHANGED OUT AGAIN. WE WERE SHOCKED. WAITING FOR INCOME TAX TO COME BACK. FEB 2010 WE HAD THE WHOLE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. COST $400. APRIL 2010 SQUEALING NOSES CAME BACK. APRIL THE ROTORS WERE RESURFACED! JUNE WE STARED HAVING SQUEALING NOISES AGAIN. TOOK IT INTO FIRESTONE SINCE WE COULD THE BRAKES DONE THERE. THE MANAGER WAS SO SHOCKED AT HOW OUR BRAKES WERE ALREADY HE CALLED MY HUSBAND IN TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE BACK BRAKES!!! THE BACK BRAKES NOW!!! HE TOLD US THE CALIPER WAS TORN AND THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT THIS TIME HE TOLD US THAT HE THOUGHT WE REALLY NEEDED TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP. TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP THAT SAME DAY AND TOLD THE SERVICE ADVISER EVERYTHING. THE SIDE, THE BRAKE AND ECT. BY 10AM HE CALLED US TELLING US THAT ALL THE BRAKES WERE 90%!!! I DON;T THINK SO., I TOLD HIM TO CALL MY HUSBAND AT THAT TIME BECAUSE MY HUSBAND SAW WHAT THEY SAY ISN'T THERE! SO MY HUSBAND GOT OUT OF WORK EARLY WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE ADVISER WANTED TO HAND BACK THE CAR AND MY HUSBAND SAID NO I WANT TO SHOW YOU. ADVISER SAID IT WILL BE A MINUTE AS WE ARE BUSY. 1 HOUR LATER HE CALLS MY HUSBAND. OKAY MY HUSBAND SHOWED HIM!!! POINTED AT IT AND SHOWED HIM! THE ADVISER WAS SHOCKED AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY BUT I'LL COME SEE YOU IN A MINUTE IN THE WAITING ROOM. (CAN'T FIT ALL OF IT). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10340990
20,800 miles · Jul 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN APRIL 2009. IT IS NOW JULY 2010 AND 20,000 MILES LATER I ALREADY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL!! AFTER CALLING CHRYSLER BECAUSE THIS IS WAY TOO EARLY TO BE REPLACING THEM THEY SIMPLY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WAS NOT…
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I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN APRIL 2009. IT IS NOW JULY 2010 AND 20,000 MILES LATER I ALREADY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL!! AFTER CALLING CHRYSLER BECAUSE THIS IS WAY TOO EARLY TO BE REPLACING THEM THEY SIMPLY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE ON BLOGS AND ON HERE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10340965
12,800 miles · Jun 29, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP E-MAIL TO PHONE CALL. MY COMP# IS 274123. MY LAST NAME IS SPELLED WRONG AND THERE ARE A FEW DISCREPANCIES. ALSO WANTED TO GIVE AN UPDATE. I OWN AN 09 DODGE JOURNEY IN WHICH I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 12,800 MILES, JUST AFTER WARRANTY, REPLACED BY MIDAS IN DEC.09. AT 19,800 I FELT MY STEERING …
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THIS IS A FOLLOW UP E-MAIL TO PHONE CALL. MY COMP# IS 274123. MY LAST NAME IS SPELLED WRONG AND THERE ARE A FEW DISCREPANCIES. ALSO WANTED TO GIVE AN UPDATE. I OWN AN 09 DODGE JOURNEY IN WHICH I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 12,800 MILES, JUST AFTER WARRANTY, REPLACED BY MIDAS IN DEC.09. AT 19,800 I FELT MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. UPON INSPECTION I REALIZED MY REAR BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS WERE SHOT. BEING SUSPICIOUS OF THIS PREMATURE BRAKE ISSUES I GOOGLED "09 DODGE JOURNEY BRAKE PROBLEMS" AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF THE SAME EXACT COMPLAINT! PREMATURE BRAKE FAILURE. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO NEEDED THEIR PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED FROM 5K-22K SOMETIMES EVEN MORE THAN ONCE! AT THE AVERAGE EXPENSE OF $360.00. I ALSO NOTED THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS FROM CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN OWNERS. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER I WAS TOLD BY THEIR SERVICE CLERK THAT THE CERAMIC PADS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED AT THE MANUFACTURER ARE WEARING PREMATURELY AND THAT THEY ARE BEING REPLACED BY A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PAD WITH "EXTENDED LIFE". IN MOST CASES THEY ARE BEING REPLACE IN "GOOD WILL"(FREE OF CHARGE). A SERVICE TECH ALSO CONFIRMED THIS BUT TOLD ME HE COULD NOT PROMISE THAT THIS SERVICE WOULD BE FREE UNTIL FURTHER INSPECTION. WHEN WE DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT THE DEALER OUR MAIN COMPLAINT WAS THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS. WE ASKED (IN WRITING )THAT THEY BE REPLACED IN "GOOD WILL" AND THAT THEY ALSO INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKES AN ROTORS BECAUSE THEY WERE REPLACED AT 12,800 WITH THE SAME CERAMIC PADS THAT ARE CAUSING ALL THE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER CALLED AND SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FRONT PADS AND CUT THE ROTORS FREE OF CHARGE BUT WOULD NOT REPLACE THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS. THE TECH SAID THEY WERE ALREADY DOING ENOUGH "GOOD WILL"REPAIRS ON THE CAR AND THAT IF WE WANTED THE REAR BRAKES REPAIRED IT WOULD COST US $370. I CALLED CHRYSLER DIRECTLY AND GOT THE SAME RESPONSE. IT'S AMAZING! THE FRONT PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY 7K. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10340674
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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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