Complaint 2216573
2017 DODGE JOURNEY • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • incident Nov 18, 2024
- Complaint ID
- 2216573
- Make
- DODGE
- Model
- JOURNEY
- Model Year
- 2017
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Incident Date
- Nov 18, 2024
- Date Received
- Jun 16, 2026
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60â70 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was released, the vehicle was shaking erratically. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway, and the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The contact stated that the traction control switch was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken back to CarMax, where the vehicle was purchased. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The contact stated that the vehicle was used to transport children. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.