2016 Dodge Journey recalls (4)

Every 2016 Dodge Journey recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 18V332000

  May 17, 2018Electrical System:Wiring

  Problem

  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.

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 18V332000 →

• Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 16V907000

  Dec 16, 2016Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine

  Problem

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

  Risk

  If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

  Full recall details for 16V907000 →

• Power Train · NHTSA 16V461000

  Jun 24, 2016Power Train:Automatic Transmission

  Problem

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

  Risk

  If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

  Full recall details for 16V461000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 16V273000

  Jun 5, 2016Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, and Connections

  Problem

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

  Risk

  A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.

  Full recall details for 16V273000 →

2016 Dodge Journey complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 388 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Journey, reporting 19 crashes, 4 fires, 16 injuries. Dodge has issued at least 181 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine113
• Power Train87
• Electrical System85
• Unknown Or Other65
• Service Brakes50
• Seats36

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (44)
• Equipment (43)
• Power Train (31)
• Structure (27)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (26)
• Seats (13)

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Other Dodge Journey model years

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