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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,976 miles

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2010 Dodge Journey electrical problems

electrical problem

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2010 Dodge Journey Owner Comments (Page 4 of 29)

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problem #508

Feb 032020

Journey

  • 174,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving down the road and all of a sudden the driver airbag light came on, it would then shut off and then ding and turn back on, it did this for several miles before it just stayed on. Another incident that has happened several times is that all the dash indicator lights come on while I'm driving, it puts my car in limp mode, I then have to pull over, shut the car off and then restart it for it to be ok again. This is a real safety concern as well, I could crash and get in a serious accident and I typically have my young kids with me. I searched my VIN to see if the recalls have been done and from what I can see they have, so I don't know if this is a reoccurring electrical issue or if this is something new.

- Talent, OR, USA

problem #507

Aug 152019

Journey 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the horn independently actuated without warning. The horn eventually ceased to blow. The failure recurred intermittently. The horn was disconnected for several months however, when it was reconnected the failure returned. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #506

Jan 172019

Journey

  • miles
I have taken it gotten it fix so many times the light will stay off for a week then the check engine lights keep coming on saying the same thing over and over. Then it will add more things that is wrong. It will cut off while driving all the lights come on. I won't get on freeway scared it will just cut off

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #505

Dec 262019

Journey

  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When U turn key in ignition it doesn't always start you have to keep trying, ,,it will go days without starting then start for several days have had to tow unit twice windows come down by themselves when vehicle not running when U go to put it in drive it won't move out of park unless you turn off engine and restart vehicle horn goes off whenever it wants too car doesn't always unlock when you use remote or relock itself

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #504

Dec 242019

Journey

  • 1,300 miles
Horn blew intermittently at first when shutting doors, and occasionally for no reason. Windows would go down part way when doors were shut. Ignition would sometimes just click click when key is turned, wipers would move when not engaged to be on. Battery would go complexly dead for no reason and then be ok for a month or two and then do it again. Had to disconnect the horn a few years ago as it would not stop going off. Has been in to kayer Chrysler, Dodge service several times and they could not find issue. They just called and said they founsd. Short in the main electrical component and it will cost $1100plus for part and up to $200 to install. We have had these issues since we bought it. Oh yeh heat and air on passenger side quit working a few winters ago, and the doors fill with water in every rain storm. Park on a hill after a rain and doors will drain for hours. We have friends that have bought Journeys and say they have no problems really. Can't believe there S not a recall for such a mess. Oh yes and occasionally it will not shift all gears and I need to pull ver on highway, turn off ignition and restart and it usually works. Wish I weren't retired on limited income, I would get rid of it before I get killed. Iyt only has 1000,000 miles. Hopefully it matures soon,1

- Watertown, WI, USA

problem #503

Feb 012019

Journey

  • 120,000 miles
First major problem is car starts when it feels like it, had to replace starter ($520) in the first week that I owned the vehicle after getting a jump several times I purchased I jump kit ($125)in case it wouldnt start and there were no other cars around then the jump kit wouldnt even work. So I had to have the car towed ($130) and the starter replaced. If I shut the car off and try to start it again 10 mins later it wont start but if you wait about an hour, it will start. This still happens after having the starter replaced so I have to keep the car running or risk being stranded for an hour or so. Second problem, about a month after buying the vehicle I was on the highway and was using the cruise control, was going down a hill and the rpms went all the way up into the red and high as it could then went down to zero and the engine completly stalled while on the highway. Since then I haven't used the cruise control. Thirdly, the passanger side has zero heat. The defroster, the heat vents on the dash and the heat vents at the feet all blow out cold air. Fourth problem, the horn would honk randomly, while driving or parked. 5th problem the key fob does what it wants when it wants. Came out of the mall and my alarm was going off (just the lights I had to remove the horn fuses because of the honking issue) and could not turn the alarm off or unlock the doors with the fob, had to use the actual key from inside the fob to get in the car and then start it, shut if off then I was able to shut off the alarm. 6th problem the car will randomly unlock when I'm not even holding the key fob and the front windows will roll down half way. This car has been nothing but issues since I bought it Dodge needs to have a recall for this vehicle there are so many safety issues! bought this car because I wanted a safe vehicle for my family and this car had been anything but!

- Phoenix, NY, USA

problem #502

Oct 012019

Journey

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car randomly will not crank wait a while then finally starts seems to happen more if the car has been off for a short period vs a longer period. I have replaced neutral safety switch, ground cable, tipm, ECM, key fob still no crank randomly

- Marion, IA, USA

problem #501

Nov 062019

Journey

  • 102,000 miles
My 1010 Dodge Journey horn intermittently honks non-stop. No pattern to the honking. Does it when engine is off, on, or when driving. Chrysler/Dodge dealership had car from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Removed steering wheel, rerouted wome wires. Envoice said said 'referred to star case S150800292. Checked key fobs, one tested good, the other was intermittent at times'. they found no problem. Said for he to advise them if it happens again. Paid $116.13 for diagnosis, but found no problem as to why horn would honk randomly. Drove home, parked car in garage, no honking. Next morning went into garage & horn started blasting on & off intermittently. Had to pull left & right horn relays (once again) from fuse box. Still no answers, still no horn. With road rage the way it is today, I find this to be a major safety issue, that should have been addressed years ago. I've found many frustrated 2010 Dodge Journey owners on a Dodge forum, with same problem, and no answers. Paying a lot of money to Dodge dealers, with no results or answers.

- Greenville, MI, USA

problem #500

Aug 012019

Journey

  • 150,000 miles
Electrical issues: First occurrence: Alarm system kept going off even when the key was in ignition, only way to solve issue was to unhook horn. Second occurrence: Passenger side window will not roll down with power buttons on passenger side, however will roll down from driver side. Although every once in a while it will out of the blue work. Third occurrence: Without pressing on the key fob if anything rubs up against the key fob it unlocks car just lightly brushing skin against it but pressing the unlock will not unlock it. Fourth occurrence windows are rolling down on their own. At least once a day I will look outside and the windows are rolled down half way and its been 22 degree temps outside so I know for a fact they are not being rolled down intentionally, ive witnessed on one occasion them actually rolling down on their own.

- Potosi, MO, USA

problem #499

Oct 102019

Journey

  • 90,000 miles
While driving, all electrical goes out or flickers. The car will sometimes lose power on acceleration above 20mph regardless if turning, on highway or neighborhood roads. This has happen a few times since last month and thought it was my battery. I exchanged the battery and the issue wasnt resolved.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #498

Oct 212019

Journey

  • 127,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When trying to start vehicle I just get a click sound near the dash and no start. All light come on but no start. This has been and ongoing issue for two months and would selectively start when it wanted. Now it will not start at all. This has caused my battery to drain. Battery, alternator and starter all test fine. Research points towards the win module but my VIN was not issued in the previous recall.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #497

Oct 202019

Journey

  • 135,772 miles
Car will start and turn off multiple times. While driving down the road car will turn off of keys are moving too much. If you move the keys car will sometimes turn back on, otherwise you have to restart the car.

- Chillicothe, IL, USA

problem #496

Apr 012015

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. In 2015, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact managed to pull into a fuel station where the vehicle restarted after a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact called an unknown dealer in san juan capistrano, ca and was informed that there was no recall. The failure recurred in 2016 and the vehicle shut off while pulling into the driveway. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. In 2017, the vehicle took several attempts to start. The failure recurred in 2018 and the remote start key did not work. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in tucson, Arizona where the remote start key was replaced. Most recently, after pumping fuel at the fuel station, the vehicle did not start. The contact waited a few minutes and the vehicle restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Vail, AZ, USA

problem #495

Jun 122019

Journey

  • 105,000 miles
The vehicle turns off while driving even on the highway. Very dangerous other vehicles have a recall on this issue just not my VIN. The engine has had a knock on it even after being serviced.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

problem #494

Sep 292019

Journey

  • 133,000 miles
I noticed a clicking noise around the ignition switch, when the car is idling in park. I took my car in to the local Dodge dealer to be looked at. I was told the win module was going out and needed to be replaced. I know there is a recall on this, but my vehicle's VIN did not show a recall notice for this particular problem.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #493

Sep 232019

Journey

  • 115,000 miles
The 2010 Dodge Journey will randomly start honking, even when driving or sitting in traffic. It may be a long honk or several short beeps. After parking it will not start, there is power going to the vehicle, it just won't start. Have had battery changed, starter checked and alternator checked...all in good condition. It seems to have the mechanics stumped as to what to do in order to correct these problems. It has been ongoing for some time now, and after researching other 2010 Dodge Journey problems, it seems that this issue with honking and not starting is a huge issue. There are videos all over youtube and comments in car forums talking about the same problems and Dodge mechanics have no clue as to what to do, while the Dodge company simply does not care that these cars not as reliable as they should be.

- Hustonville, KY, USA

problem #492

Sep 162019

Journey

  • 94,387 miles
The vehicle shut off at intersection and would not turn back on tried to jump start it no noise when turning the key

- Columbia City, IN, USA

problem #491

Aug 162019

Journey

  • 150,000 miles
When U turn key in ignition it doesn't always start you have to keep trying, ,, windows come down by themselves when vehicle not running when U go to put it in drive it won't move out of park unless you turn off engine and restart vehicle horn goes off whenever it wants too car doesn't always unlock when you use remote or relock itself all these things happen when not in motion this all happens at different times in the last few months we have paid to get it reprogrammed.

- Palmerton, PA, USA

problem #490

Sep 022019

Journey

  • 121,000 miles
As I was driving I tired to turn the wheel to go around a small curve on a city street and it wouldn't turn. I could feel the car staring to die. As I put the car in park to turn the ignition off the break pedal would not work. I was able to turn the car off and restart without any issues. Later my horn started honking on its own. And continues to honk randomly. Also the alarm randomly went off once yesterday. Today it has randomly honked all afternoon.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #489

Aug 012019

Journey

  • 1 miles
Car will not start at times. Cant put it in gear at times. Eap light comes on without any issues. Seems all electrically issues must repair brake and turn signal lights every other month

- Palmerton, PA, USA

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