2009 DODGE JOURNEY Seats Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2009 DODGE JOURNEY
6 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
CAR WON'T START, FOB KEY DOES NOT WORK, DASHBOARD SHOWS HAZARD LIGHTS ON NO OTHER ICON SHOWN . TURN KEY, HAZARD LIGHTS BEGIN TO BLINK...NO ENGINE START.TOOK KEY OUT, LIGHTS STOP BLINKING....LOCKED DOOR (MANUALLY) AND LIGHTS STILL ON. TRIED 3 TIMES,WITH SAME RESULT.....
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, TRANSFER CASE, AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR CAUGHT FIRE, THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND THE BRAKE CALIPER WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT THE DEALER FOR THE TRANSFER CASE MALFUNCTION. UPON INSPECTION FOR THE SEAT SENSOR FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A RUBBER BOOT WAS NOT INSTALLED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE INSULATION IGNITING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND PLACED ELECTRICAL TAPE AT THE END OF THE WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE TIRE SENSOR ALSO MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TIRE CONSTANTLY GOING FLAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM);...
04/10/11 NHTSA HEADQUARTERS 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE WEST BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20590 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. I AM WRITING YOU IN REFERENCE OF THE PURCHASED OF MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE, A 2009-DODGE JOURNEY SE ON JUNE 08, 2008. THIS CAR BEGINNING TO HAVE PROBLEMS AFTER IT 6,000 MILES HAVING A NUMEROUS REPAIRS SINCE THEM. I SUBMITTED THE CAR TO THE LEMON LAW BEFORE THE WARRANTY TIME EXPIRED. CHRYSLER GROUP DENIED IT ARGUING THAT MY CAR IS RUNNING UNDER THE COMPANY EXPECTATION. CURRENTLY THE CAR STILL HAS SUSPENSION PROBLEM AND NOISES(SUCH AS BRAKE NOISES, TURN WHEEL NOISES AND OTHER). THE CAR BOUNCING AFTER 50 MP MILES AND EVERY TIME THAT BUMPS ON THE STREET OR ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE MAKES STRONGLY BOUNCES. THE COMPANY STATES THE BOUNCING AND THE NOISES ARE PART OF THE CARS MANUFACTURED. IN ADDITION TO ALL THE REPORTED REPAIRS, THE SEATS GET EASILY STAIN...
I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY IN AUGUST OF 2008. I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH ROTOR AND BRAKE WEAR. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ALL 4 BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITH THE FRONT BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST OF WHICH OCCURRED JUST PAST 12,000 MILES. THIS IS WHEN BRAKE AND ROTOR WEAR WARRANTY ENDS. I HAVE ALSO HAD SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING SENSOR MODULE, RESULTING IN STABILITY CONTROL AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ONE. I ALSO HAVE POWER PORTS IN THE VEHICLE THAT DO NOT WORK AS WELL AS A LIFT GATE THAT DOES NOT LOCK. I CURRENTLY HAVE 48,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND NOW HAVE ISSUES WITH LEAKING. I AM UNSURE HOW WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAINAGE SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARDS ARE WET AS WELL AS THE BUILT IN COOLER BEHIND THE...
AT 2000 MILES ON MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW STICKING, AND BRAKES SQUEAKING. ALSO CAR NOT SHIFTING WHEN TAKING OFF AND WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN AND TRY TO SPEED BACK UP. I TOOK IT IN. THEY TOLD ME MAYBE SAP IN WINDOW AND BRAKES FINE. THREE DAYS LATER WINDOW ACTING UP AGAIN. TOOK IT IN. SAME REASON. CLEANED AND GREASED. THIS IS THE EIGHT TIME I'VE TAKEN IT IN. THEY HAVE REPLACED MOTORS, SWITCHES, TRACKS, SEALS AND NOW WONT ROLL UP OR DOWN . THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE THE START. AT 21000 MILES THE DEALER TELLS ME I NEED NEW PAD AND ROTORS. TAKE IT TO BRAKE SHOP AND THEY TELL ME ALL I NEED IS PAD. BRAKES WORKING FINE RIGHT NOW BUT STILL SQUEAK EVERY NOW AND THEN. THEY HAVE REPLACED ELECTRICAL HARNESSES THAT MAY CATCH ON FIRE....
METAL RAILS FOR THE 2ND ROW SEATS ARE SHARP ON THE ENDS. MY CHILD HAS BUMPED HER FOOT ON THIS NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS CUT OPEN HER TOE ON THIS RAIL. *TR
Other 2009 DODGE JOURNEY Problem Areas
Electrical System
742 complaints
Air Bags
265 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
187 complaints
Engine
149 complaints
Service Brakes
106 complaints
Power Train
87 complaints
Unknown Or Other
84 complaints
Steering
71 complaints
Tires
33 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
33 complaints
Wheels
30 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
19 complaints
Visibilitywiper
19 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
13 complaints
Exterior Lighting
12 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
12 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Structure
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
9 complaints
Seat Belts
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
9 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Tiresvalve
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
5 complaints
Service Brakes Air
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint