TAKATA RECALL FOR A 2016 DODGE JOURNEY. MY DODGE JOURNEY IS EXPERIENCING MULTIPLY ISSUES THAT MAY BE DEEMED AS ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE FIRST ISSUE IS THE CRUISE CONTROL IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING FROM A PREVIOUS RECALL UNDER RECALL NUMBER 18U49182. WHETHER CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF OR ON THE VEHICLE STILL MAINTAINS IT'S SAME SPEED. THE SECOND ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS ALSO THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VEERS OFF…
2016 dodge Journey electrical problems
moderate 64 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
64
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND REMOTE STARTED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WE LOADED UP OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND STARTED SMELLING A STRONG PLASTIC/RUBBER BURNING SMELL THAT STINGS IN THE THROAT. THE SMELL WAS COMING OUT OF THE HEAT VENTS, COULD BE SMELLED OUTSIDE THE CAR AND UNDER THE HOOD. WE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND I LOOKED FOR THE SOURCE OF THE BURNING, BUT DIDN'T IMMEDIATELY FIND IT. AFTER SOME TIME W…
I LOOSE CONTROL OF THE WINDOWS MOST OF THE TIME. I HAD THE MAIN WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH REPLACED, AND THE PROBLEM STILL DID NOT GO AWAY, PLEASE HELP.
My vehicle has been stalling out while driving, to the point of the brakes lock up, once it’s in park you can’t get it out of park, or can’t get the vehicle to turn off while stalled out, literally have to disconnect the battery, and reconnect it to maybe get the car a fresh start to turn over and return power to systems. The check engine light pops on when stalled but not normally and is coding f…
THE DOOR LOCKS CONTINUE TO LOCK EVEN IF THE KEY FOB IS IN THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNINGS WHEN IT IS COLD. *BF*JB
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2016 dodge Journey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 64 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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