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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
195 reportsClear category filter12,000 miles · Oct 8, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN PULSATING ABNORMALLY. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE RESURF…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN PULSATING ABNORMALLY. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT ROTORS WERE BEING REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000. UPDATED 2/28/11 *CN THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 04/29/11
NHTSA ODI #10359678
24,566 miles · Oct 8, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, WHICH I JUST LOVED UP UNTIL THIS SPRING! I HAD BEGUN TO HEAR ALOT OF DRAGGING NOISES IN THE TIRE AREA AND UPON TAKING IT FOR A TIRE ROTATION, I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO BRAKES. THE CAR WAS BARELY A YEAR OLD AND YES, IT DID HAVE ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. BUT, I HAD OWNED OTHER CARS IN THE PAST AND DIDN'…
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I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, WHICH I JUST LOVED UP UNTIL THIS SPRING! I HAD BEGUN TO HEAR ALOT OF DRAGGING NOISES IN THE TIRE AREA AND UPON TAKING IT FOR A TIRE ROTATION, I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO BRAKES. THE CAR WAS BARELY A YEAR OLD AND YES, IT DID HAVE ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. BUT, I HAD OWNED OTHER CARS IN THE PAST AND DIDN'T HAVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKES FOR ATLEAST 3-4 YEARS! I HAD TO REPLACE THE PADS & ROTORS AT A FEE OF $500. IT'S BEEN ABOUT 4 MONTHS LATER AND AGAIN, THE NOISES HAVE RETURNED! I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THESE ITEMS AGAIN. IT'S CRAZY! I NOW HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE CONCERNS OF WILL MY CAR STOP, WILL I CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES GO OUT NOT TO MENTION THE CONSTANT NOISE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10359607
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE A GRUMBLING NOISE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I HAD ONLY 14,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAKES AND WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT THE SAME DODGE BRAKES ONIT. WE USED BENDIX BRAKE P…
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I HAVE A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE A GRUMBLING NOISE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I HAD ONLY 14,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAKES AND WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT THE SAME DODGE BRAKES ONIT. WE USED BENDIX BRAKE PADS. I WAS OK UNTIL I HIT APPROXIMATELY 21 K MILES. THE DEALER THEN TOLD ME I NEED NEW ROTORS. I THEN TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH THE HOLED AFTERMARKET ROTORS BECAUSE THEY STAY COOL AND WILL NOT HEAT UP. WITHIN 300 MILES AFTER I REPLACED THE ROTORS AND SHOES, THE CAR STARTED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AGAIN. SHAKING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DODGE SHOULD COME OUT AND RECALL THE BRAKES ON THIS CROSSOVER. MY DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY USE CAR BRAKES ON THIS TRUCK AND THEY SHOULD HAVE EQUIPPED IT WITH TRUCK BRAKES BECAUSE IT IS TOO HEAVY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH THE EXPECTATION EVERYONE HAS FROM A NEW CAR AND I AM VERY UPSET WITH DODGE. THEY NEVER COVERED ANY OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM UNDER WARRANTY AND I AM POURING ALL THIS MONEY ON THIS CAR THAT I DO NOT TRUST. DODGE SHOULD BE SUED FOR THIS CAR !!!!!*TR
NHTSA ODI #10358945
25,040 miles · Oct 2, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED THREE TIMES ON OUR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CALIPERS NEVER SEEM TO DISENGAGE AFTER BRAKING CAUSING CONSTANT WEAR ON THE BRAKES. WE HAVE DISCUSSED THIS WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. THE FIRST REPAIR HAD TO BE DONE SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF …
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WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED THREE TIMES ON OUR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CALIPERS NEVER SEEM TO DISENGAGE AFTER BRAKING CAUSING CONSTANT WEAR ON THE BRAKES. WE HAVE DISCUSSED THIS WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. THE FIRST REPAIR HAD TO BE DONE SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE BRAKE CHECK LOCATION THAT WE ARE USING STATES THAT THE ISSUE IS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND POSSIBLY AN ISSUE WITH THE PARTS. I SEE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON BLOGS REGARDING EARLY BRAKE REPAIR NEEDED ON DODGE JOURNEYS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10358858
13,000 miles · Oct 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 13000 MILES AND THE REAR ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED AT 17000 MILES. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS DETERIORATED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED, BUT WHEN THE REAR ROTORS W…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 13000 MILES AND THE REAR ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED AT 17000 MILES. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS DETERIORATED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED, BUT WHEN THE REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A COMMON OCCURRENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19000.
NHTSA ODI #10358745
21,629 miles · Oct 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH SHE HEARD A RUBBING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE REACHED HER DESTINATION SHE REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH SHE HEARD A RUBBING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE REACHED HER DESTINATION SHE REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 21,629.
NHTSA ODI #10358586
21,056 miles · Sep 27, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE HAS POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT AT 21,000 MILES. DEALER REPLACED PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. BRAKES HAVE DELAY BEFORE SLOWING THE VEHICLE (PRE AND POST REPAIR) AND THE VEHICLE REQUIRES A LARGE DISTANCE TO STOP (GREATER THAN OUR PREVIOUS SUVS INCLUDING CHRYSLER PACIFIC, DODGE DURANGO, JEEP GRAND…
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VEHICLE HAS POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT AT 21,000 MILES. DEALER REPLACED PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. BRAKES HAVE DELAY BEFORE SLOWING THE VEHICLE (PRE AND POST REPAIR) AND THE VEHICLE REQUIRES A LARGE DISTANCE TO STOP (GREATER THAN OUR PREVIOUS SUVS INCLUDING CHRYSLER PACIFIC, DODGE DURANGO, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, AND JEEP LIBERTY). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357953
14,000 miles · Sep 27, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY FOR AN OIL CHANGE WHEN THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT OF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY FOR AN OIL CHANGE WHEN THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT OF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.
NHTSA ODI #10357804
21,300 miles · Sep 24, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY . I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A OIL CHANGE SERVICE WHEN THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WORN OUT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS AT THIS MOMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 21,300. ALSO, THE FR…
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I OWN A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY . I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A OIL CHANGE SERVICE WHEN THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WORN OUT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS AT THIS MOMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 21,300. ALSO, THE FRONT END MAKES LOUD NOISES WHEN I BACK UP AND/OR TURNING TO THE RIGHT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357322
31,000 miles · Sep 21, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAD NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION), THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT MY CALIPERS WERE "STICKY" AND THAT I SHOULD SOON HAVE THE BRAKES DONE. THEN I STARTED TO HEAR A SQUEALING NOISE A WEEK OR SO AGO. TWO NIGHTS AGO I STOPPED AT THE MAILBOX AND …
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I HAD NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION), THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT MY CALIPERS WERE "STICKY" AND THAT I SHOULD SOON HAVE THE BRAKES DONE. THEN I STARTED TO HEAR A SQUEALING NOISE A WEEK OR SO AGO. TWO NIGHTS AGO I STOPPED AT THE MAILBOX AND GOT OUT TO GET THE MAIL AND MY REAR BRAKES WERE GLOWING RED, SPARKING AND SPITTING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE VERY NEXT DAY TO GET THE BRAKES CHANGED. TURNS OUT I NEED A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. NEW PADS, ROTORS, CALIPERS IN THE REAR, AND ONLY 10% REMAINING IN THE FRONT, FOR WHICH I IMMINENTLY NEED PADS AND ROTORS. DODGE HAS GOT ISSUES WITH THEIR BRAKES THAT MAKE THEM VERY UNSAFE -- AND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE THE OLD SHODDY PARTS WITH THE SAME QUALITY PRODUCT. THE SAME THING IS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE BRAKING SYSTEMS IN THE FIRST YEAR, IN ALL MY 30 PLUS YEARS OF OWNING A VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10356860
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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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