DODGE JOURNEY 2018

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297 Complaints 9 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

9 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 22V723000 SAFETY RECALL
83.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2022
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potential Risk:
A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DODGE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: Z99
Notice Date: Feb 16, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V524000 SAFETY RECALL
12.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DODGE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: U87
Notice Date: Oct 2, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V523000 SAFETY RECALL
154.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Potential Risk:
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DODGE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: U86
Notice Date: Aug 29, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V398000 SAFETY RECALL
1.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Potential Risk:
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DODGE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: U56
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V396000 SAFETY RECALL
1.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Potential Risk:
If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DODGE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: U58
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V332000 SAFETY RECALL
4.8M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Potential Risk:
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DODGE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Notice Date: Jun 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018

Consumer Complaints

297 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11298590 Other
Jan 11, 2020
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

FROM DAY 1: CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY; DOESN'T GO AS IT SHOULD WHEN ONE PULLS INTO TRAFFIC. VERY SCARY! THE 'EXTRA GEARS' ONLY MAKE THE MOTOR SOUND LIKE IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE, & DOESN'T MAKE CAR MOVE ANY FASTER/EASIER. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER WITH A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD; IT'S NOT THE DRIVER! SECOND ISSUE: THE HOOD KEEPS POPPING UP, AND I FEAR IT WILL EVENTUALLY FLY ALL THE WAY UP. THESE ISSUES ARE LIFE THREATENING. 3RD ISSUE: IT CERTAINLY DOESN'T GET THE GAS MILEAGE THAT IT SHOULD, GETTING 16-18. PLEASE HELP! AS A CANCER PATIENT, I DEPEND ON THIS CAR TO GET TO MANY DR VISITS. THANK YOU.

Corrective Action:

FROM DAY 1: CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY; DOESN'T GO AS IT SHOULD WHEN ONE PULLS INTO TRAFFIC. VERY SCARY! THE 'EXTRA GEARS' ONLY MAKE THE MOTOR SOUND LIKE IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE, & DOESN'T MAKE CAR MOVE ANY FASTER/EASIER. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER WITH A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD; IT'S NOT THE DRIVER! SECOND ISSUE: THE HOOD KEEPS POPPING UP, AND I FEAR IT WILL EVENTUALLY FLY ALL THE WAY UP. THESE ISSUES ARE LIFE THREATENING. 3RD ISSUE: IT CERTAINLY DOESN'T GET THE GAS MILEAGE THAT IT SHOULD, GETTING 16-18. PLEASE HELP! AS A CANCER PATIENT, I DEPEND ON THIS CAR TO GET TO MANY DR VISITS. THANK YOU.

Additional Notes:

FROM DAY 1: CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY; DOESN'T GO AS IT SHOULD WHEN ONE PULLS INTO TRAFFIC. VERY SCARY! THE 'EXTRA GEARS' ONLY MAKE THE MOTOR SOUND LIKE IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE, & DOESN'T MAKE CAR MOVE ANY FASTER/EASIER. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER WITH A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD; IT'S NOT THE DRIVER! SECOND ISSUE: THE HOOD KEEPS POPPING UP, AND I FEAR IT WILL EVENTUALLY FLY ALL THE WAY UP. THESE ISSUES ARE LIFE THREATENING. 3RD ISSUE: IT CERTAINLY DOESN'T GET THE GAS MILEAGE THAT IT SHOULD, GETTING 16-18. PLEASE HELP! AS A CANCER PATIENT, I DEPEND ON THIS CAR TO GET TO MANY DR VISITS. THANK YOU.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11298590
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11281174 Other
Nov 19, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR PANEL AND KEY FOB FAILED TO OPERATE, AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT DROVE TO FRANKLIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1124 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 266-0145) WHERE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR PANEL AND KEY FOB FAILED TO OPERATE, AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT DROVE TO FRANKLIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1124 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 266-0145) WHERE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR PANEL AND KEY FOB FAILED TO OPERATE, AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT DROVE TO FRANKLIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1124 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 266-0145) WHERE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11281174
Notice Date: Nov 19, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11281174 Other
Nov 19, 2019
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR PANEL AND KEY FOB FAILED TO OPERATE, AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT DROVE TO FRANKLIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1124 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 266-0145) WHERE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR PANEL AND KEY FOB FAILED TO OPERATE, AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT DROVE TO FRANKLIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1124 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 266-0145) WHERE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR PANEL AND KEY FOB FAILED TO OPERATE, AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT DROVE TO FRANKLIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1124 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 266-0145) WHERE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11281174
Notice Date: Nov 19, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11280862 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Nov 18, 2019
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT OF DEC. 2018 ON THE 1-10 GOING WEST BOUND. AN UNDERAGE, UNLICENSED DRIVER HIT ME GOING 60-70MPH WHEN WE WERE DOING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. (I WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME SAME WITH ALL THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME. SHE NEVER TRIED TO STOP SINCE SHE WAS DISTRACTED AND HIT ME TWICE. THE 2ND TIME SHE PANICKED WHEN SHE HIT ME SO HARD HER CAR FLEW BACK AND SHE HIT THE GAS AGAIN INSTEAD OF THE BREAK. THE FIRST TIME SHE HIT ME NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY HEAD HIT THE WHEEL REALLY HARD, 2ND TIME MY SEATBELT LOCKED (FIRST TIME IT DIDN'T) AND I HAD A BRUISE ACROSS MY CHEST FROM IT.*DT*JB

Corrective Action:

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT OF DEC. 2018 ON THE 1-10 GOING WEST BOUND. AN UNDERAGE, UNLICENSED DRIVER HIT ME GOING 60-70MPH WHEN WE WERE DOING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. (I WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME SAME WITH ALL THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME. SHE NEVER TRIED TO STOP SINCE SHE WAS DISTRACTED AND HIT ME TWICE. THE 2ND TIME SHE PANICKED WHEN SHE HIT ME SO HARD HER CAR FLEW BACK AND SHE HIT THE GAS AGAIN INSTEAD OF THE BREAK. THE FIRST TIME SHE HIT ME NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY HEAD HIT THE WHEEL REALLY HARD, 2ND TIME MY SEATBELT LOCKED (FIRST TIME IT DIDN'T) AND I HAD A BRUISE ACROSS MY CHEST FROM IT.*DT*JB

Additional Notes:

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT OF DEC. 2018 ON THE 1-10 GOING WEST BOUND. AN UNDERAGE, UNLICENSED DRIVER HIT ME GOING 60-70MPH WHEN WE WERE DOING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. (I WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME SAME WITH ALL THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME. SHE NEVER TRIED TO STOP SINCE SHE WAS DISTRACTED AND HIT ME TWICE. THE 2ND TIME SHE PANICKED WHEN SHE HIT ME SO HARD HER CAR FLEW BACK AND SHE HIT THE GAS AGAIN INSTEAD OF THE BREAK. THE FIRST TIME SHE HIT ME NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY HEAD HIT THE WHEEL REALLY HARD, 2ND TIME MY SEATBELT LOCKED (FIRST TIME IT DIDN'T) AND I HAD A BRUISE ACROSS MY CHEST FROM IT.*DT*JB

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11280862
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11278648 Other
Nov 7, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING MID DAY, 35 MPH ON MAJOR CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AS I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE CAR TO THE CURB EVEN THOUGH THE POWER STEERING HAD SHUT DOWN. WITH THE CAR STOPPED I COULD SEE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND THE IT WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". AFTER MY NERVES CALMED I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE ON. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR THAT I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1,700 MILES DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS WITH OUT A PROBLEM. HOWEVER AN HOUR BEFORE I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. HAD IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING THERE I AM SURE THE ACCIDENT WOULD OF SHUT THAT INTERSTATE FOR HOURS.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING MID DAY, 35 MPH ON MAJOR CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AS I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE CAR TO THE CURB EVEN THOUGH THE POWER STEERING HAD SHUT DOWN. WITH THE CAR STOPPED I COULD SEE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND THE IT WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". AFTER MY NERVES CALMED I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE ON. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR THAT I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1,700 MILES DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS WITH OUT A PROBLEM. HOWEVER AN HOUR BEFORE I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. HAD IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING THERE I AM SURE THE ACCIDENT WOULD OF SHUT THAT INTERSTATE FOR HOURS.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING MID DAY, 35 MPH ON MAJOR CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AS I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE CAR TO THE CURB EVEN THOUGH THE POWER STEERING HAD SHUT DOWN. WITH THE CAR STOPPED I COULD SEE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND THE IT WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". AFTER MY NERVES CALMED I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE ON. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR THAT I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1,700 MILES DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS WITH OUT A PROBLEM. HOWEVER AN HOUR BEFORE I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. HAD IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING THERE I AM SURE THE ACCIDENT WOULD OF SHUT THAT INTERSTATE FOR HOURS.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11278648
Notice Date: Nov 7, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11278648 Other
Nov 7, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING MID DAY, 35 MPH ON MAJOR CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AS I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE CAR TO THE CURB EVEN THOUGH THE POWER STEERING HAD SHUT DOWN. WITH THE CAR STOPPED I COULD SEE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND THE IT WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". AFTER MY NERVES CALMED I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE ON. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR THAT I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1,700 MILES DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS WITH OUT A PROBLEM. HOWEVER AN HOUR BEFORE I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. HAD IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING THERE I AM SURE THE ACCIDENT WOULD OF SHUT THAT INTERSTATE FOR HOURS.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING MID DAY, 35 MPH ON MAJOR CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AS I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE CAR TO THE CURB EVEN THOUGH THE POWER STEERING HAD SHUT DOWN. WITH THE CAR STOPPED I COULD SEE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND THE IT WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". AFTER MY NERVES CALMED I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE ON. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR THAT I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1,700 MILES DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS WITH OUT A PROBLEM. HOWEVER AN HOUR BEFORE I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. HAD IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING THERE I AM SURE THE ACCIDENT WOULD OF SHUT THAT INTERSTATE FOR HOURS.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING MID DAY, 35 MPH ON MAJOR CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AS I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE CAR TO THE CURB EVEN THOUGH THE POWER STEERING HAD SHUT DOWN. WITH THE CAR STOPPED I COULD SEE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND THE IT WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". AFTER MY NERVES CALMED I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE ON. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR THAT I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1,700 MILES DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS WITH OUT A PROBLEM. HOWEVER AN HOUR BEFORE I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. HAD IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING THERE I AM SURE THE ACCIDENT WOULD OF SHUT THAT INTERSTATE FOR HOURS.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11278648
Notice Date: Nov 7, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11278692 Other
Nov 7, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK'S COUNTRY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (503-746-9621, LOCATED AT 767 SW BASELINE ST, HILLSBORO, OR 97123) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS NOT PROBLEMATIC AND WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH MORE LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK'S COUNTRY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (503-746-9621, LOCATED AT 767 SW BASELINE ST, HILLSBORO, OR 97123) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS NOT PROBLEMATIC AND WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH MORE LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK'S COUNTRY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (503-746-9621, LOCATED AT 767 SW BASELINE ST, HILLSBORO, OR 97123) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS NOT PROBLEMATIC AND WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH MORE LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11278692
Notice Date: Nov 7, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11267835 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Oct 11, 2019
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I WAS IN A WRECK ON OCT 2 2019 WHERE THE FOUNT END OF MY CAR WAS RIPPED OFF AND AND SEVERELY DAMAGED MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING ME TO HIT MY DOOR AND WINDOW AS WELL AS SLAMMING ME INTO MY DASH CAUSING INJURIES THIS WRECK HAPPENED AS I WAS CROSSING A INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN ANOTHER CAR HIT ME GOING VERY FAST WITH EXTREME FORCE

Corrective Action:

I WAS IN A WRECK ON OCT 2 2019 WHERE THE FOUNT END OF MY CAR WAS RIPPED OFF AND AND SEVERELY DAMAGED MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING ME TO HIT MY DOOR AND WINDOW AS WELL AS SLAMMING ME INTO MY DASH CAUSING INJURIES THIS WRECK HAPPENED AS I WAS CROSSING A INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN ANOTHER CAR HIT ME GOING VERY FAST WITH EXTREME FORCE

Additional Notes:

I WAS IN A WRECK ON OCT 2 2019 WHERE THE FOUNT END OF MY CAR WAS RIPPED OFF AND AND SEVERELY DAMAGED MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING ME TO HIT MY DOOR AND WINDOW AS WELL AS SLAMMING ME INTO MY DASH CAUSING INJURIES THIS WRECK HAPPENED AS I WAS CROSSING A INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN ANOTHER CAR HIT ME GOING VERY FAST WITH EXTREME FORCE

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11267835
Notice Date: Oct 11, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11257414 Other
Sep 23, 2019
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Corrective Action:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Additional Notes:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11257414
Notice Date: Sep 23, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11257414 Other
Sep 23, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Corrective Action:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Additional Notes:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11257414
Notice Date: Sep 23, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11257414 Other
Sep 23, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Corrective Action:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Additional Notes:

I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY DODGE IN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT BRAND NEW. I HAD STEERING ISSUES, BRAKE ISSUES, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. NOW THE CAR WILL "STALL" AT TIMES WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE YET .

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11257414
Notice Date: Sep 23, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11254182 Other
Sep 9, 2019
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING UNRAVELED FROM INSIDE THE HOUSING WHERE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DULUTH (LOCATED AT 2473 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678) 369-6704) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT SEEMED DELIBERATELY CUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,502.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING UNRAVELED FROM INSIDE THE HOUSING WHERE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DULUTH (LOCATED AT 2473 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678) 369-6704) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT SEEMED DELIBERATELY CUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,502.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING UNRAVELED FROM INSIDE THE HOUSING WHERE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DULUTH (LOCATED AT 2473 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678) 369-6704) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT SEEMED DELIBERATELY CUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,502.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11254182
Notice Date: Sep 9, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11253037 Other
Sep 3, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT STAY LOCK DOORS WILL UNLOCK WHEN WET WHEN YOU WASH CAR YOU GET WATER ON DOORS CAR LOCK AND UNLOCK UNCONTROLLABLY AND IN CAR WASH AND WHEN IT RAINS DOORS UNLOCK THEM SELF'S , DEALER CAN NOT FIX PROBLEM WENT THERE 6 TIMES.

Corrective Action:

DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT STAY LOCK DOORS WILL UNLOCK WHEN WET WHEN YOU WASH CAR YOU GET WATER ON DOORS CAR LOCK AND UNLOCK UNCONTROLLABLY AND IN CAR WASH AND WHEN IT RAINS DOORS UNLOCK THEM SELF'S , DEALER CAN NOT FIX PROBLEM WENT THERE 6 TIMES.

Additional Notes:

DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT STAY LOCK DOORS WILL UNLOCK WHEN WET WHEN YOU WASH CAR YOU GET WATER ON DOORS CAR LOCK AND UNLOCK UNCONTROLLABLY AND IN CAR WASH AND WHEN IT RAINS DOORS UNLOCK THEM SELF'S , DEALER CAN NOT FIX PROBLEM WENT THERE 6 TIMES.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11253037
Notice Date: Sep 3, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11252358 Other
Aug 30, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THE CAR HAS BARELY ANY POWER. THE TACKOMETER REVS UPTO THE RED ZONE WHEN GOING UPHILL AND THEN STILL STRUGGLES TO KEEP SPEED. WHEN DRIVING ON THE STREET MY CAR REVS UP TO TO THE 6 ON THE TACKOMETER BEFORE CHANGING GEARS. SOMETIME I HAVE TO LET GO OF GAS TO GET IT TO DROP TO CHANGE GEARS.

Corrective Action:

THE CAR HAS BARELY ANY POWER. THE TACKOMETER REVS UPTO THE RED ZONE WHEN GOING UPHILL AND THEN STILL STRUGGLES TO KEEP SPEED. WHEN DRIVING ON THE STREET MY CAR REVS UP TO TO THE 6 ON THE TACKOMETER BEFORE CHANGING GEARS. SOMETIME I HAVE TO LET GO OF GAS TO GET IT TO DROP TO CHANGE GEARS.

Additional Notes:

THE CAR HAS BARELY ANY POWER. THE TACKOMETER REVS UPTO THE RED ZONE WHEN GOING UPHILL AND THEN STILL STRUGGLES TO KEEP SPEED. WHEN DRIVING ON THE STREET MY CAR REVS UP TO TO THE 6 ON THE TACKOMETER BEFORE CHANGING GEARS. SOMETIME I HAVE TO LET GO OF GAS TO GET IT TO DROP TO CHANGE GEARS.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11252358
Notice Date: Aug 30, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11252356 Other
Aug 30, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS STRUGGLING FOR POWER. I EXITED. AT THE STOPLIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND PUTTERING. `WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO THE CAR PUTTERED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO, BUT THEN DID. SO I DROVE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NEXT EXIT. MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A FUEL INJECTOR HAD EXPLODED AND WAS SPEWING RAW GAS. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP AWAITING PARTS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT EASILY SLIPS INT REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS!

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS STRUGGLING FOR POWER. I EXITED. AT THE STOPLIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND PUTTERING. `WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO THE CAR PUTTERED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO, BUT THEN DID. SO I DROVE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NEXT EXIT. MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A FUEL INJECTOR HAD EXPLODED AND WAS SPEWING RAW GAS. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP AWAITING PARTS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT EASILY SLIPS INT REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS!

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS STRUGGLING FOR POWER. I EXITED. AT THE STOPLIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND PUTTERING. `WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO THE CAR PUTTERED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO, BUT THEN DID. SO I DROVE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NEXT EXIT. MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A FUEL INJECTOR HAD EXPLODED AND WAS SPEWING RAW GAS. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP AWAITING PARTS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT EASILY SLIPS INT REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS!

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11252356
Notice Date: Aug 30, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11252356 Other
Aug 30, 2019
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS STRUGGLING FOR POWER. I EXITED. AT THE STOPLIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND PUTTERING. `WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO THE CAR PUTTERED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO, BUT THEN DID. SO I DROVE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NEXT EXIT. MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A FUEL INJECTOR HAD EXPLODED AND WAS SPEWING RAW GAS. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP AWAITING PARTS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT EASILY SLIPS INT REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS!

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS STRUGGLING FOR POWER. I EXITED. AT THE STOPLIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND PUTTERING. `WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO THE CAR PUTTERED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO, BUT THEN DID. SO I DROVE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NEXT EXIT. MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A FUEL INJECTOR HAD EXPLODED AND WAS SPEWING RAW GAS. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP AWAITING PARTS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT EASILY SLIPS INT REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS!

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS STRUGGLING FOR POWER. I EXITED. AT THE STOPLIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND PUTTERING. `WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO THE CAR PUTTERED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO, BUT THEN DID. SO I DROVE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NEXT EXIT. MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A FUEL INJECTOR HAD EXPLODED AND WAS SPEWING RAW GAS. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP AWAITING PARTS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT EASILY SLIPS INT REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS!

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11252356
Notice Date: Aug 30, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11252357 Other
Aug 30, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I WAS AT THE STOP SIGN AT THE TOP OF MY HILL. I ACCELERATED AND MY PURSE FELL FORWARD AND KNOCKED MY SHIFTER INTO REVERSE AT 5 MPH. I WAS ON A PUBLIC ROAD. ANOTHER TIME, MY DAUGHTER REACHED FOR THE PLUG TO PLUG IN HER CHARGER AND ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE FROM DRIVE. WE WERE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT.

Corrective Action:

I WAS AT THE STOP SIGN AT THE TOP OF MY HILL. I ACCELERATED AND MY PURSE FELL FORWARD AND KNOCKED MY SHIFTER INTO REVERSE AT 5 MPH. I WAS ON A PUBLIC ROAD. ANOTHER TIME, MY DAUGHTER REACHED FOR THE PLUG TO PLUG IN HER CHARGER AND ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE FROM DRIVE. WE WERE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT.

Additional Notes:

I WAS AT THE STOP SIGN AT THE TOP OF MY HILL. I ACCELERATED AND MY PURSE FELL FORWARD AND KNOCKED MY SHIFTER INTO REVERSE AT 5 MPH. I WAS ON A PUBLIC ROAD. ANOTHER TIME, MY DAUGHTER REACHED FOR THE PLUG TO PLUG IN HER CHARGER AND ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE FROM DRIVE. WE WERE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11252357
Notice Date: Aug 30, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11252451 Other
Aug 30, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE OR WOULD OPERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD SOMETIMES ILLUMINATE ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND THEN TURN OFF. THE CONTACT DROVE TO JT'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (4838 SUNSET BLVD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, 803-220-3725) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE OR WOULD OPERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD SOMETIMES ILLUMINATE ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND THEN TURN OFF. THE CONTACT DROVE TO JT'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (4838 SUNSET BLVD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, 803-220-3725) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE OR WOULD OPERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD SOMETIMES ILLUMINATE ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND THEN TURN OFF. THE CONTACT DROVE TO JT'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (4838 SUNSET BLVD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, 803-220-3725) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11252451
Notice Date: Aug 30, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11246228 Other
Aug 24, 2019
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

WHEN TO USE SECOND ROW CENTER SEATBELT FOR CHILD RESTRAINT ON CAR SEAT. NOTICED THE MECHANICAL LOCK FROM EXTENSION OF THE BELT DID NOT LOCK AND IF WERE TO GET IN WRECK WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS THE SAFETY DEVICE SHOULD. DID A QUESTIONING OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNERS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. SECOND PROBLEM IS MOTOR MOUNTS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON ANY INCLINE SURFACE EVEN SLIGHT INCLINE OF JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR AND BACK TO PARK. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ALSO QUESTIONED HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES AND NEGATIVE FIXES OR RESOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS REPAIR PERSONNEL. THIS IS FROM PARK TO MOTION AND VICE VERSA.

Corrective Action:

WHEN TO USE SECOND ROW CENTER SEATBELT FOR CHILD RESTRAINT ON CAR SEAT. NOTICED THE MECHANICAL LOCK FROM EXTENSION OF THE BELT DID NOT LOCK AND IF WERE TO GET IN WRECK WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS THE SAFETY DEVICE SHOULD. DID A QUESTIONING OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNERS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. SECOND PROBLEM IS MOTOR MOUNTS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON ANY INCLINE SURFACE EVEN SLIGHT INCLINE OF JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR AND BACK TO PARK. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ALSO QUESTIONED HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES AND NEGATIVE FIXES OR RESOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS REPAIR PERSONNEL. THIS IS FROM PARK TO MOTION AND VICE VERSA.

Additional Notes:

WHEN TO USE SECOND ROW CENTER SEATBELT FOR CHILD RESTRAINT ON CAR SEAT. NOTICED THE MECHANICAL LOCK FROM EXTENSION OF THE BELT DID NOT LOCK AND IF WERE TO GET IN WRECK WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS THE SAFETY DEVICE SHOULD. DID A QUESTIONING OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNERS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. SECOND PROBLEM IS MOTOR MOUNTS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON ANY INCLINE SURFACE EVEN SLIGHT INCLINE OF JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR AND BACK TO PARK. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ALSO QUESTIONED HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES AND NEGATIVE FIXES OR RESOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS REPAIR PERSONNEL. THIS IS FROM PARK TO MOTION AND VICE VERSA.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11246228
Notice Date: Aug 24, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11246228 Other
Aug 24, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WHEN TO USE SECOND ROW CENTER SEATBELT FOR CHILD RESTRAINT ON CAR SEAT. NOTICED THE MECHANICAL LOCK FROM EXTENSION OF THE BELT DID NOT LOCK AND IF WERE TO GET IN WRECK WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS THE SAFETY DEVICE SHOULD. DID A QUESTIONING OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNERS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. SECOND PROBLEM IS MOTOR MOUNTS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON ANY INCLINE SURFACE EVEN SLIGHT INCLINE OF JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR AND BACK TO PARK. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ALSO QUESTIONED HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES AND NEGATIVE FIXES OR RESOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS REPAIR PERSONNEL. THIS IS FROM PARK TO MOTION AND VICE VERSA.

Corrective Action:

WHEN TO USE SECOND ROW CENTER SEATBELT FOR CHILD RESTRAINT ON CAR SEAT. NOTICED THE MECHANICAL LOCK FROM EXTENSION OF THE BELT DID NOT LOCK AND IF WERE TO GET IN WRECK WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS THE SAFETY DEVICE SHOULD. DID A QUESTIONING OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNERS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. SECOND PROBLEM IS MOTOR MOUNTS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON ANY INCLINE SURFACE EVEN SLIGHT INCLINE OF JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR AND BACK TO PARK. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ALSO QUESTIONED HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES AND NEGATIVE FIXES OR RESOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS REPAIR PERSONNEL. THIS IS FROM PARK TO MOTION AND VICE VERSA.

Additional Notes:

WHEN TO USE SECOND ROW CENTER SEATBELT FOR CHILD RESTRAINT ON CAR SEAT. NOTICED THE MECHANICAL LOCK FROM EXTENSION OF THE BELT DID NOT LOCK AND IF WERE TO GET IN WRECK WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS THE SAFETY DEVICE SHOULD. DID A QUESTIONING OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNERS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. SECOND PROBLEM IS MOTOR MOUNTS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON ANY INCLINE SURFACE EVEN SLIGHT INCLINE OF JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR AND BACK TO PARK. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ALSO QUESTIONED HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES AND NEGATIVE FIXES OR RESOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS REPAIR PERSONNEL. THIS IS FROM PARK TO MOTION AND VICE VERSA.

Manufacturer: DODGE
Mfg Campaign: 11246228
Notice Date: Aug 24, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2019

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