ajk42 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi All - I just joined the forum to look at the problems others might be having with their Journey. I've had mine for less than 3 weeks, and I've already had it back to the dealership once. The first problem occurred driving home from the dealership, when the RPMs would rapidly "jump" up for a second or two, then return to normal. The RPM jump felt like a sudden and rapid acceleration, which I didn't much appreciate since it was snowy and icey. I returned to the dealership and they replaced the PCM. Yesterday, as I was driving on the highway (about 45 mph due to snow), the steering wheel starting shaking horribly, shaking enough that it was shaking my arms. I slowed down, and after a minute or two the shaking stopped. This happened a couple different times during my commute.... Based on these early first two experiences, I'm not feeling too safe in my new vehicle right now. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUGS Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi All - I just joined the forum to look at the problems others might be having with their Journey. I've had mine for less than 3 weeks, and I've already had it back to the dealership once. The first problem occurred driving home from the dealership, when the RPMs would rapidly "jump" up for a second or two, then return to normal. The RPM jump felt like a sudden and rapid acceleration, which I didn't much appreciate since it was snowy and icey. I returned to the dealership and they replaced the PCM. Yesterday, as I was driving on the highway (about 45 mph due to snow), the steering wheel starting shaking horribly, shaking enough that it was shaking my arms. I slowed down, and after a minute or two the shaking stopped. This happened a couple different times during my commute.... Based on these early first two experiences, I'm not feeling too safe in my new vehicle right now. Any thoughts? It was snowing? or there was snow or slush on the road? Likely got some in the wheels and set them off balance. Happened to mine as well once, once the rims warm up form braking etc. the problem will go away. If it happens when there is no snow or hasn't snowed in a few days then I say you might have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslynn Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I drove a fair distance in the cold and snow, then ended up parking in a bit of a drift. Snow melted on to the wheel. The vehicle almost bounced out of my hands when I drove above 50mph. I took it in to the local Fountain Tire for a check. My very reliable friend put it on the hoist to show me the frozen ice on the rim. He suggested the fancy rims are shaped in such a way that snow will get in and knock the tires out of balance. I now have a long ice scraper that I use to clear away the ice when it happens. (twice now). I guess this is an unwelcome side effect of the large tires and chrome rims. But, still a very nice handling vehicle on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps18 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I drove a fair distance in the cold and snow, then ended up parking in a bit of a drift. Snow melted on to the wheel. The vehicle almost bounced out of my hands when I drove above 50mph. I took it in to the local Fountain Tire for a check. My very reliable friend put it on the hoist to show me the frozen ice on the rim. He suggested the fancy rims are shaped in such a way that snow will get in and knock the tires out of balance. I now have a long ice scraper that I use to clear away the ice when it happens. (twice now). I guess this is an unwelcome side effect of the large tires and chrome rims.But, still a very nice handling vehicle on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps18 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Had mine for a week. Seems that after sitting (parked) for a bit, and then driving speeding up to around 90km/h or 55mph that I get a sterring wheel shudder that then will go away. It has not seen the snow, just sitting in the garage causes this. Anyone else with this issue? I should mention it has the 17" wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Maybe because the tires becomes deformed due to the car weight (makes a kind of flat on the tire). When you take it for a ride, the tires take a little time to eliminate the deformation. Mabe I am wrong, it is only an assumption... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps18 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Maybe because the tires becomes deformed due to the car weight (makes a kind of flat on the tire). When you take it for a ride, the tires take a little time to eliminate the deformation. Mabe I am wrong, it is only an assumption... That is what I am hoping for given it only has 500km on it. Havent had a NEW vehicle do this before. At least for now it does go away, and is only evident if you get it in and up to highway speeds right away, rather than in town or something. I am thinkg the quality of the tires are probably pretty poor also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klcoffey24 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 My Journey had lots of problems to start. I had the power steering pump fixed, (it's happened again though, have not been back to the dealer yet). I also had them do some work with the heat shield for the exhaust. On the first visit to the dealer, instead of hearing the noises I needed them to hear, they found that the wheel was shaky. Chrysler told the dealer that due to the type of tire, and the length of time the car sat at the lot and truck, that the tires had gotten misshappen. So, I got a rotation and balance out of that. They finally found the other noises and subsequently fixed them. Like I said, I have to return it again for the power steering pump. My transmission is noisy, but I had Chrysler tech's come from Detroit to do the other fixes, and their response was that some are just noisy. Not noticeable from someone not driving the car. I don't car for it, as this is my 2nd Journey. My husband totalled my first one, two months after I leased it. Then they quit leasing, 1 day after the accident. So this one I actually own. I have had one incident with lots of snow getting packed in the wheels, and about 50 mph I swore the car would actually fall apart because of the vibrations. I took it through a car wash with a good underbody rinse, and the problem disappeared. I only had that happen once, and I live in Michigan, so I consider myself lucky. I love my Journey, and the thought of getting rid of it just kills me. I'm really hoping that I won't have any more problems like some folks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps18 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 My Journey had lots of problems to start. I had the power steering pump fixed, (it's happened again though, have not been back to the dealer yet). I also had them do some work with the heat shield for the exhaust. On the first visit to the dealer, instead of hearing the noises I needed them to hear, they found that the wheel was shaky. Chrysler told the dealer that due to the type of tire, and the length of time the car sat at the lot and truck, that the tires had gotten misshappen. So, I got a rotation and balance out of that. They finally found the other noises and subsequently fixed them. Like I said, I have to return it again for the power steering pump. My transmission is noisy, but I had Chrysler tech's come from Detroit to do the other fixes, and their response was that some are just noisy. Not noticeable from someone not driving the car. I don't car for it, as this is my 2nd Journey. My husband totalled my first one, two months after I leased it. Then they quit leasing, 1 day after the accident. So this one I actually own. I have had one incident with lots of snow getting packed in the wheels, and about 50 mph I swore the car would actually fall apart because of the vibrations. I took it through a car wash with a good underbody rinse, and the problem disappeared. I only had that happen once, and I live in Michigan, so I consider myself lucky. I love my Journey, and the thought of getting rid of it just kills me. I'm really hoping that I won't have any more problems like some folks. Good luck! Thanks for the feedback. What type of tire and tire size is on your journey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyoram Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Maybe because the tires becomes deformed due to the car weight (makes a kind of flat on the tire). When you take it for a ride, the tires take a little time to eliminate the deformation. Mabe I am wrong, it is only an assumption... Ditto. I can't quite remember which tires it happens too. But they will flatspot, giving you the steering wheel shake and then go away once the tires are round again. I recently drove mine through snow and slush and the steering wheel shook pretty good from the snow and ice build up. Eventually it went away. The funny part was my two year old son was making noises to make his voice go up and down because of how bumpy it felt in the cabin. I have the 19's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APJAY Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 I drove my Journey on a concrete road tonight and after going back onto the main road, I noticed my steering became shakey and felt quite strange has anyone else experienced this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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