Mudshack

You just made my point. Dodge/Chrysler owners just assume that is normal....replacing a transmission. My Jeep, DJ, and Ram all required me to be wrenching on them at one point or another in the course of any given year. All....my other vehicles did not! I think that I replaced contact points on a landcruiser's starter and it's radiator (because the local shop poked a hole in it). Other than that all my other vehicles went over 130,000 before having to start doing anything other than typical maintenance. Listen. I bought the DJ in a tight spot where I was low on money and needed to trade in two vehicles at the same time and the DJ was the best I could afford at the time. I guess you get what you pay for.

From my research it looks like the wire harness leading into the hatch is the problem. The wires get pinched in there. The dealership won't touch it without $$$. And I am afraid to open that pandora's box. Will probably end up splicing a whole bunch of things and then struggle to water proof it and fit it back in there. I do a lot on my vehicles, but I don't like dealing with electrical. Usually turns into me chasing things.

But why do DJ owners accept odd stuff like this as "just normal." You know that isn't normal, right? Jeep and Dodge owners do a lot of odd things and just explain it as normal. Guys...lets demand better!

Yep. I posted over there thinking it was this forum. Now I am bouncing back and forth. Sheesh. LOL

Your "no comment" has been noted. LOL

My 2015 DJ has only 90k on it. It has had the cylinder heads on 2-4-6 replaced twice, the oil filter housing replaced, and the rear wiper only works when the transmission is in reverse. But yesterday takes the cake!!! My check engine light comes on while driving. So I take it to O'Reillys to pull the codes. Upon plugging in the diagnostic tool my DJ throws a fit!! The tool says it has problems connecting. The "check AWD" light comes on, and flashes on the center gauge screen, the oil pressure shows up on the screen maxed out but won't show a PSI, the radio turns on and then off, the wipers turn on and we can not turn them off, the low fuel light turns on and the menu says check low fuel. Turn off the DJ and it won't turn back on. Try a couple of times. Finally it turns back on and everything happens again while the tool is connected. People in the parking lot were cracking up!! I shut it off and waited a few min. I started it up and drove it home. Seems to be running just fine and all the guages/temps/psi running normal. But check engine light is still on. WHAT THE HECK???

Why is it that Dodge Journey owners have to do so much to simply drive their cars? Here is a list of what I have dealt with under 90K miles on mine and some added from reading posts on here: - replace cylinder heads (TWICE!) - replace oil filter housing assembly because it is made of plastic and cracks easily - pull fuse on horn so it doesn't beep constantly - swap batteries due to unknown draining - turn off radio and the climate control so it doesn't run while parked overnight - rear wiper only works (partially) when the transmission is in reverse - the emergency brake indicator comes on while going down the highway - the airbag indicator comes on intermittantly - you can't get out of the car with the fob in your pocket with people in the car because the door chime will never stop. I own a 2015 and I will say it. These cars are jokes! And what is worse is the dealerships don't have a clue out to fix them. HOW IS THAT WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR A DECADE?? Just taking the vehicle in to figure out why it is doing stupid things the dealership charges an arm and a leg to diagnose it. Dodge, this is why I will never buy another Dodge/Chrysler product.

Already put 2 qts in. Doesn’t look low now. I will call them in the morning.

I leave for a 2800mi trip in just under 2 days. I am torn. Just a a quary from time to time and give it to them when I get back. Or give it to them now and not get it back in time for the trip.

Dealership replaced the oil pump under warranty. Seems the issue went away. But after driving it for a few days the oil level is low. Will put a quart or two in.

When we replaced the filter housing assembly the new part came with a mopar filter. And it came with new sensors. Dropped it off at the dealership last night. They called at 730am and told me they were done. Replaced the oil pump. Hope this is the end of this story.

My mechanic has talked to several Chrysler mechanics and they all point to replacing the oil pump. Called the dealership, and it sounds like I am still under my 5/100 powertrain warranty and that is "should" be covered. But rumor is that the oil pumps are backordered either 3-5 days up to 3 months. SHHHEEESH! I am scheduled to drive to Miami (over 2800mi round trip) leaving next Wednesday. Now I am getting nervous.

Online, I find this problem on pre-2015 3.6L engines. But not on a 2015.

Nobody??