2010 Dodge Journey AWD Exterior lighting Problems

“Day time running lights. The journey has daytime running lights installed but not activated. I contacted my local dealer and was told they are only activated if the car was sold new in a state that required them. The dealer said they can activate by hooking up their factory scanner but it would cost me several hundred dollars. I don't understand why I need to pay to have a safety feature that was installed at the factory activated. …”

“When driving vehicle, the power in the car goes out. This includes lights, turn signals, AC or heat, radio, emergency signals,etc. In order to rectify this, I must pull over, turn the engine off, and re-start the car. This happens intermittently but as of late, it is happening very frequently. A star case has been opened with chrysler. The car has been diagnosed twice by a chrysler dealer (aug 2013 and may 2014). The problem could not be diagnosed and have been told that it is working as designed .”

“While driving along, navigational systems went blank, radio/phone/etc went dead, and turn signals became inoperable (was able to use emergency flashers to warn other drivers while changing lanes). Brought to dealer, was found to be ignition module does not work properly so key ends up in invalid position - causing system functions to not operate. There was a recall for this ignition switch, in which they p,laced spacers to keep the switch from actually turning the car off, but apparently, it does not actually fix the problem of the key going into the wrong position, just reduces it's range. …”

“It's not your starter or alternator it's your neutral cut out (safety switch). Have to put it in neutral to start. Own a 2010 and have called and complained about it as it is a safety problem. If you don't get any satisfaction from your dealer or Dodge file a defect complaint form and get them to investigate a recall. Save your receipts for all expenses incurred for this issue and they will reimburse you. It's been happening more often it is sporadic, looking up this info. I see it is a problem with these vehicles I need it fixed I can not afford to get stuck I am a single mom.”

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey Awd. While driving 30 MPH, the electrical functions, including the exterior lighting, failed but the engine continued to run. The contact maneuvered into the emergency lane and shut off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the electrical functions resumed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they refused to diagnose the vehicle because it was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”