2009 DODGE JOURNEY Seats Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#11323017 |
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.....
#10743932 | Fire
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);...
#10395406 |
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...
#10386308 |
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...
#10373584 |
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....
#10275877 |
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
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