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2016 Dodge Journey Cruise Control Problems

10 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2020Aug 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2024

My ABS module has malfunctioned so I lost anti lock brakes traction control and cruise control. The dealership has no parts and don't know when they can them. I also have another vehicle from chrysler with same issue They have no idea when they will get parts and want me to pay up front before they order it.

NHTSA #: 11577692
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2018

My acceleration doesn't work well, I have to make sure there is a lot of space to pull in traffic, other wise I will get rear ended because the car doesn't move fast enough, it just stalls.

NHTSA #: 11079791
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2021

Driving home from work (about 10:45p on 7/22/2021), when, without warning, the ETC (electronic throttle control) and the Trac light came on. This LED to an immediate lose of power with no ability to accelerate. This happened 7 times from Sterling Boulevard to Loudoun County Parkway exit on Rt 7.

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NHTSA #: 11426257
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and the RPM was between 2,500 - 3,500 RPM, the vehicle started decelerating. There was a red lightning bolt illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating a failure with the electronic throttle system.

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NHTSA #: 11610250
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. The contact stated while driving about 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to vatland chrysler dodge jeep ram (855 south, us-1 vero beach, fl 32962) however, the vehicle was not repaired.

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NHTSA #: 11307761
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning indicator was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11241299
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge journey. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle accelerated on its own. Also, when the cruise control was engaged, it would seize and fail to deactivate.

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NHTSA #: 11181557
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

While the vehicle is in motion on the highway the check engine light and traction control light appear. When this happens, the vehicle loses all power and brakes. At this point I am unable to accelerate to move to a safe area where the car needs to be turned off and restarted.

NHTSA #: 11113104
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2018

I have been having issues with several things. First when I stop the car it acts like it doesn't want to stop. It will actually come to a bumpy stop finally.

NHTSA #: 11090975
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2024

FCA US LLC PO Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004 Mopar part #68194693AF (discontinued) VIN# 3C4PDDBG8GT[XXX] Sir or Madam, I am writing to your Company regarding the lack of availability of the ABS Control Module for my 2016 Dodge Journey. My vehicle, like those of numerous other Dodge Journey owners, has a malfunctioning ABS Control Module.

NHTSA #: 11591357

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