2008 DODGE JOURNEY PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Electrical issues:

  • Short in the driver's door wiring harness causing various malfunctions
    
  • Faulty TIPM causing erratic behavior of electrical components
    
  • Key stuck in ignition and vehicle not shutting off
    

• 2. Tire issues:

  • Outer side wall blowout on Goodyear Assurance tires
    
  • Valve corrosion leading to deflation
    

• 3. Recall related issues:

  • Parts not available for recall related to electrical system (NHTSA campaign number 11V139000)
    
  • Battery needed to be disconnected to stop electrical malfunctions, possibly related to recall issue (NHTSA campaign number 14V373000)
    

• 4. Ignition system issues:

  • Vehicle not starting due to wireless ignition needing to be replaced