![]() Sadly, it doesn’t seem like this issue, and the many others out there are going to be resolved. The vehicle has been back at the dealership more than I have driven it since purchasing it on June 29 th.” No answers have been found and Chrysler is not replacing the vehicle. This has happened 5 times now, it is back at for the 4 th time. “The vehicle’s Check Engine, the ESC, and the Electronic Throttle Control warning lights would all come on and the vehicle would bog down and not be able to go above 40 mph. Problems with the EngineĪgain, the Journey isn’t going to win any awards for the most powerful engine or quickest acceleration time, but the engine should still be durable enough to work. Whether the car is having trouble determining if the key is in the ignition or it’s dropping phone calls, customers aren’t happy with the small price paid to drive the Journey. Service Bulletin #08-083-19 talks about concerns that require software updates, including trouble with the hands-free system. There are other electrical system problems outlined in communications. The vehicle was stationary at the time, I had to cut the vehicle off then it wouldn’t start back until some time had passed. Then, the warning signals start the blare. “You can be driving and what shows up in the dashboard is that your key is not in the vehicle when the key is in the vehicle. Here is an NHTSA comment worth looking at. Problems with the Electrical SystemĪgain, the Journey isn’t hailed as a luxury vehicle, but it should contain enough capability to run everyday systems, yet it doesn’t. It might have muscle (which is also questionable), but it can’t possibly take it on the run. In the meantime, the Journey is creating a bucking bronco feel for drivers across the nation. Even Service Bulletin #9004182 talks about harsh shifting but claims that the system just has to learn the customer’s driving style. ![]() Probably will never buy another Chrysler Vehicle ever again after this experience and I’ve only had this car for less than a month.”ĭodge isn’t hiding transmission issues. I’m literally in and out of the car just because it doesn’t satisfy my interior needs at all. I almost feel like I’m riding in a ‘hoopty’ it gets me from point a to point b. Car has a hard time picking up speed, some electrical issues with the dashboard, car is also very ‘jerky’ seems to be some issues maybe with the transmission feels as if it is pulling and I’m getting rear ended at the same time, no automatic start, it has a manual lift hatch which I hate. “I absolutely hate this vehicle! It’s very basic, and boring the interior design sucks. If the Journey has plenty of muscle, it needs to have a reliable powertrain to transmit that power.
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