2016 DODGE JOURNEY Exterior Lighting Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2016 DODGE JOURNEY
9 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 DODGE JOURNEY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Exterior Lighting Complaints
I bought the car in 2019 . Since purchasing it has had electrical issues. The AC blew hot air, the rear windows did not work, the center console usb plug caught fire, the lights on dash flicker. Dome light comes on by itself. Now the head lights flicker and go out. I have had it checked , and on computers nothing comes up.I cannot even use cruise control because it speeds up on its own to high speeds. I contacted the dealership, I was told I was making it up, I took it in and was told they could not find anything. I have taken video, and even have numerous witnesses to this. This is just one of many issues.Three nights ago on my way home from the store all my lights went out on the highway. It was pitch black. I was lucky no one was around me and...
Headlights keep flickering while driving and park on high beams and low beams
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER AND TURN OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER RYAN MOTORS DODGE CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 1212 2ND ST W, WILLISTON, ND 58801 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
EITHER SITTING OR DRIVING, THE CARS LIGHTS COME ON AND IT LOSES POWER AND STOPS. SOMETIMES WHEN I TRY TO START IT, IT WON'T START AND I JUST GOT A NEW BATTERY! THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I JUST GOT MY JOURNEY 2 MONTHS AGO, IT WAS USED, AND I NEVER COULD HAVE IMAGINED THE PROBLEM I HAVING WITH IT! THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION, AND I NEED IT FOR WORK! SOMEONE SAID IT IS THE TIPM, OTHERS HAVE SAID IT'S THE BATTERY, ETC... THIS HAPPENS EITHER WHILE I'M DRIVING OR SITTING IDLE!
THE ISSUES STARTED AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL COMPUTER FLASH WAS DONE, ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I NOTICED THAT MY REAR WIPER WOULD ONLY TURN ON WHEN THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE. IF I WOULD PUT THE REAR WIPER SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. SO IN ORDER TO STOP THE REAR WIPER FROM MOVING WHILE IN REVERSE, I HAVE TO LEAVE THE SWITCH ON THE ON POSITION, MY REAR WIPER ALSO MOVES WHEN I UNLOCK MY CAR.. FOLLOWING THAT MY REVERSE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. THEN MY LEFT TAIL GATE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON BUT IT DOES COME ON WHEN I UNLOCKED THE CAR. WHEN I OPEN THE REAR HATCH DOOR NONE OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TURN ON. SO I AM FORCED TO OPEN ANOTHER DOOR IF I WANT THE LIGHTS TO TURN ON. ALSO WHEN I GO...
5-10-18 HAD TO BRING MY VEHICLE IN FOR A NEW TIRE AND PRIOR TO THE TIRE, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY POP ON AND OFF. THIS WOULD HAPPEN MOSTLY AFTER I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER BACKING UP AND TRAVELING A FEW FEET, IT WOULD SOUND AND FEEL LIKE IT WOULD CATCH AND GRIND, THEN RELEASE AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT A MILE, IT WOULD GO OFF. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN TO GET THE TIRE REPLACED, I ASKED THEM TO LOOK AT IT, THEY SAID THE ABS LIGHT WAS COMING ON BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS FAULTY AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. (I THINK MAYBE THEY JUST RESET SOMETHING) I ASKED THEM TO GIVE ME AN ITEMIZED LIST OF PARTS CHANGED FOR THE WORK, AND I NEVER RECEIVED IT. I ONLY RECEIVED THE INVOICE FOR THE TIRE. NOW.... REAR ENDED IN DEC 27, 2018 - BETWEEN THE ACCIDENT AND TIME IT TOOK...
INSIDE MIDDLE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON ON SOME OCCASIONS TURNS ITSELF ON EVEN AFTER CAR IS LOCKED. ANOTHER ISSUE THAT JUST STARTED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR OR PREARRANGED MUCH JUST BEING ON IS THE REAR WIPER COMES ON BY ITSELF AND STAYS RUNNIN TILL IT WANTS TO STOP AND WHEN IT DOSE TURN ITSELF OFF THE WIPER BLADE STAYS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION INSTEAD OF GOING DOWN ALL THE WAY.
BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAK AND GRIND. THE FRONT WAS REPLACED AFTER 3 VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TRUCK IS DELAYED WHEN ACCELERATING AND SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING IN DRIVE. THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED FOR THE PROPULSION. THIS HAPPENS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY. THE LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN IN PARK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY SEAL, AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 600.
Other 2016 DODGE JOURNEY Problem Areas
Engine
112 complaints
Power Train
83 complaints
Electrical System
80 complaints
Unknown Or Other
64 complaints
Service Brakes
47 complaints
Seats
33 complaints
Steering
33 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
31 complaints
Air Bags
26 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
18 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint