Ray Morrow Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm really enjoying my new Crossroads, but one thing has popped up. If I'm going up a hill, slight upward slope and have to stop at the intersection, my Crossroad will roll backward unless I keep my foot on break. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Is it normal to sit at a stop sign on a hill without your foot on the brake? No, it is not... All cars will roll back to some degree on a hill. The DJ idles very low, presumably for fuel efficiency, hence it may roll back more than a vehicle with a higher idle. I bet you don't notice it at all with a cold engine (and thus higher idle). dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Yes it's normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Oh Lord, not again..... http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/6129-journey-rolls-on-hills-when-in-drive/?hl=%2Bstop+%2Blight#entry40830 Completely normal. Keep your foot on the brake. DTSGUY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I never noticed this because I always keep my foot on the brake. My DJ does not have a Subaru Hill-holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 On 12/5/2014 at 6:11 PM, jkeaton said: Oh Lord, not again..... http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/6129-journey-rolls-on-hills-when-in-drive/?hl=%2Bstop+%2Blight#entry40830 Completely normal. Keep your foot on the brake. Now you know why they're developing cars that drive themselves! As the Scarecrow said " If I only had a brain". jkeaton, Journey_SeXT and dhh3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milous Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 On 12/5/2014 at 2:27 PM, Lobitz68 said: All cars will roll back to some degree on a hill.Unless they have Hill Start Assist, which a ton of Chrysler and other brand vehicles have. You'll probably see it on the 2016 Journey. Journey_SeXT and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 On 12/5/2014 at 8:57 PM, rolly said: Now you know why they're developing cars that drive themselves! As the Scarecrow said " If I only had a brain". LMAO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 On 12/7/2014 at 6:19 AM, Milous said: Unless they have Hill Start Assist, which a ton of Chrysler and other brand vehicles have. You'll probably see it on the 2016 Journey. True... Of course, I will still use my brake because that is how I was taught to drive and it makes sense. jkeaton and Journey_SeXT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 On 12/5/2014 at 2:23 PM, Ray Morrow said: I'm really enjoying my new Crossroads, but one thing has popped up. If I'm going up a hill, slight upward slope and have to stop at the intersection, my Crossroad will roll backward unless I keep my foot on break. Is this normal? Sorry Ray, it's not a Mercedes, it's just a Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 On 1/8/2015 at 1:51 AM, Marius said: Sorry Ray, it's not a Mercedes, it's just a Dodge. I'll say that is a foul on this site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Do they both do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 On 1/8/2015 at 2:40 AM, Journey_SeXT said: I'll say that is a foul on this site! You'll have to forgive him... He is a bit upset at the moment. My old man works at Mercedes and they have plenty of issues as well. But, until you have troubles with a brand you tend to be blindly loyal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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