2016 Dodge Journey Power Train

Started off with check engine light reaching the end of November 2025 then about a week later started to experience whining noises when accelerating, jerking and fluid started leaking. My safety and of others was put at risk because as the jerking happened out of nowhere when driving other vehicles could of hit me from behind. I looked up to see if there was any recalls and some did show up but when i reached out to the dealer they did not respond back. Then a independent service center looked into it and on their end they also saw the recall without me mentioning it and they reached out to the dealer and they were told there was no recall.

I had to have my engine replaced Dan Cummins didn’t put the bolts back into my transfer case which caused me to need a new transfer case and sylnoids , now I am being told I need a new transmission.

i have been having problems with my 2016 dodge journey crossroads loss of propulsion while accelerating and a p0841 with a whine noise. Car was made 6 /2016 door vin says it was made.

To whom it may concern: My 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad AWD (3.6L) is currently experiencing "P0944 Loss of Hydraulic Pump Prime" (See attached diagnostic report, vehicle_record_report.pdf from a local auto repair shop) The car was assembled in November 2015. The assembly date falls within the date range specified in the attached safety recall report for S44 / NHTSA 16V-461. (attached is copy, RCRIT-16V461-1293.pdf). However, the VIN number for my vehicle doesn't show up when searched. Given the type of transmission problem we're experiencing, the assembly month/year, the engine too, can someone be assigned to investigate if my vehicle should be included in the recall? It has the symptoms and details to indicate that it might. Also, I did open a case with FCA, Case #[XXX]. They informed us that if the VIN doesn't show up, there is no recall. We asked if they could verify the transmission model to rule out the recall possibility. They wouldn't. They suggested that we take it to a dealer for a diagnostic. However, we'd prefer another third party to review it first. Is there a recommend, recognized third party that can verify if it is or isn't the SR-44 recall issue causing the problem? This vehicle is needed for our family. Can someone be assigned to look into this for us? Thank you so much. Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Hello. This vehicle ,2016 Dodge Journey has had repeat transmission problems . It should of been recalled under S44 as the date of production was Sept 2015, engine, 3.6L. and automatic transaxle (DG2) .. It is again at Crown Dodge for the repeat transmission problem .. The Crown Dodge Dealership has been paid for this recurring transmission since 2021when the vehicle had only 59,000 miles on it . I have noticed others have had the same issue with this particular vehicle that should of been and is listed on recall S44.. Thank you for your help...

Transmission pump has failed at only 98,000 miles. I was stopped at a stop light and the vehicle would no longer move. I restarted it, and it allowed me to continue driving, but once I stopped again at a stop light it wouldn’t move. This endangers me and the cars around me since the vehicle doesn’t move out of the road. We had the vehicle towed and the mechanic confirmed that it was the transmission pump. There may have been one warning sign weeks ago, but I thought it was due to water in the gas line which happens often. The warning signs were not significant to what happened with the car not moving.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a grinding sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle started to jerk. The contact veered off the roadway and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact then stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle started to jerk and decelerated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was inspected by an independent mechanic who retrieved DTC codes for transmission failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

While driving as I increased speed it seems that the trans would slip. Also several times it actually lost power for a second before regaining composure. But today all this occurred and when I came to a traffic light , suddenly the car shutdown. I was able to turn it back on again, but I believe these occurrences are happening with regard to a recall regarding the transmission pump. One that I never received info about in 2016. If I had I probably wouldn't be reporting this.

Transmission pump failure at 150k miles

While driving Check engine Light appeared and shortly after vehicle stopped accelerating and steering wheel went stiff and Luckly I was near a stop Light where I could turn into a store. Vehicle would not let me turn it off or change gear. Had I been on the highway It would have caused a major accident. After a few minutes, the vehicle let me change gears and turn it off. Drove to a mechanic and he fixed the Crack sensor that had gone out. A week later, Check engine light came out again and now I am experiencing high RPM with low acceleration. Code stated transmission problem. Mechanic now says I need a new transmission.

The AWD light keeps flashing and it’s making my car jerk and not able to drive it. I have 3 kids and can’t be driving it and get stuck on the side of the road.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the contact felt a loss of power. The contact stated that the vehicle started to decelerate and eventually stopped. The contact stated he did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact pulled off the highway safely and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who informed her that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,069.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 47 - 50 MPH, the vehicle would not shift above the second gear and hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission pump and torque converter failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 82,850.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and lost motive power. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. While coming to a stop the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward. The vehicle was turned off and restarted but failed to exceed 30 MPH while driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing on and off. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of transmission failure with the vehicle and referred her to the local dealer for assistance. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

At 58000 miles I was told today that the torc converter and transmission pump is bad. The car could not idle while in drive and would only stay on if going over 20mph, once under 20mph the car would shake and die out.

TRANSMISSION IS NOW SLIPPING

My car lost power at all due to transmission failure

As I was driving 80 miles hour on interstate, I begin to hear a whining noise and pulled into rest area (thankfully). As I pull in, the car stops moving and will not go anywhere...not reverse or drive. At this time Engine light comes on. No early warning signs. After waiting 7 hours on Chryslers Road Side Assistance to send a tow, it was towed to a Dodge dealership and found that the transmission pump has failed and sent metal shaving through the transmission. My car is the same make and model and manufacture date (9/2015) that the S44 recall covered (NHTSA Campaign ID Number 16V461000), however my specific VIN number is not included. Dodge area manager was contacted and refused to add it to the recall. Mileage is 82000 and I just drove the car off the used lot 1 1/2 months ago. This should be added to the recall and all Dodges of that make, model and year should be checked for potential failure and if it occurs, compensated for repairs. I had just driving through a large city with 5 lanes of traffic at a high rate of speed, and if it had stopped just a few moments before, we would have in a major, life threating accident.

Transmission had gone out at 102,368 miles. First service on the transmission is at 120,000 miles. Paid for the transmission out of pocket. It went out again 2 weeks later. Put in a 3rd transmission and it lasted several months and went out again. This will be the 4th transmission. There was a recall but I didn’t fall in the parameters but it’s the same issues as the recall, same year make and model. There no reason why it should be a recall. That’s 3 replacement transmission in under a year. All transmission were bought from Victorville motors. A dodge Chrysler car dealer.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 30 Mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and it was confirmed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,600.

The transmission quit pulling. Other 2016 dodge journey had same problem and we're recalled but mine wasn't included in this recall. Really horrible to place all this money in a newer vehicle and have these expensive problems that are a problem from factory. Very dangerous to just stop moving in mid drive.

WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR SEEMS LIKE IT WILL STALL AND HAS A HARD TIME SHIFTING TO ANOTHER GEAR. THIS HAPPENS ON HIGHWAY AND ON CITY STREETS.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILLIAMSBURG CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3012 RICHMOND RD B, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185) AND DIAGNOSED AS LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PUMP. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.

2016 DODGE JOURNEY ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSION CLUNKING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR ALSO WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE GEAR SHIFT WILL MOVE TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. REFERENCE RECALL S44 CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR.TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, HAVE ISSUE WITH FLUID PRESSURE. ALSO CAR WHEN PLACED INTO REVERSE WILL NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE GEAR. CALLED AN TOLD TRANSMISSION DG2 MANUFACTURED 08/12/2015 TO 04/15/2016 RECALLED CAR MANUFACTURERS DATE 09/18/2015 HAS 62E TRANSMISSION ARE FAULTY COMPANY REFUSES TO HONOR OR RECALL. MECHANIC SAID MAY BE FAULTY HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT. CHECKED NHTSA CAMPAIGN 16V471000 FOR POWER TRAIN ISSUE.

2016 DODGE JOURNEY. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE LOSS POWER WHILE OPERATING HER VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED THE COST OF REPAIRS. *JS