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2016 DODGE Journey

4 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #16V907000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The crankshaft and camshaft sensors in your vehicle are like the ears of the engine, helping it run smoothly. In some 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot models, these sensors might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If one of these sensors fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty sensor connector for free, so you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
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Critical #16V461000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The transmission pump in your vehicle is like a hydraulic system that helps your automatic transmission shift gears smoothly. In some 2015-2016 Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM vehicles, this pump can seize and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your vehicle could lose power and stall on the road. This means you'll lose control and may be at risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty transmission pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
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Critical #16V273000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The power steering system in your Dodge Journey has a hose that helps your steering wheel turn smoothly. In some 2009-2016 models, this hose can burst when it's cold, causing you to lose power steering assist.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose ruptures, you'll need to use extra effort to steer your vehicle, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially on slippery or uneven roads.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty hose and other related components, free of charge. You'll get a notice when the recall starts, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
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Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle is a network of electrical pathways that sends signals to various parts, like your cruise control. In some 2014-2018 models, a short circuit in this wiring could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If a short circuit occurs while you're using cruise control, you might not be able to turn it off, even if you press the brake pedal. This could cause your vehicle to maintain its speed or even speed up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the software in your vehicle's engine or powertrain control module for free. You should stop using cruise control until the repair is done, and if you encounter the problem while driving, firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift into neutral when it's safe to do so.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Browse by Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other DODGE Journey Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
8 recalls

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