2016 Dodge Journey electronic stability control (esc) problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2016 Dodge Journey — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving, at any speed or upon acceleration, the engine suddenly loses power and goes to 1500rpm(approx.) with a traction control light and battery charging light ( car swerving light and red lightning bolt light) illuminated. At highway speeds this is very hazardous, on the street its very…”
filed Aug 16, 2020
“Engine keeps losing power and dying. Cruise control reves engine to high up and down for now reason on a straight stretch of street when yourturn to the left to sharp the engine dies.”
filed Jul 20, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Journey | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Journey | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Journey | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Journey | 51 | 9% |
| 2014 Journey | 41 | 10% |
| 2013 Journey | 43 | 12% |
| 2012 Journey | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 Journey | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 Journey | 40 | 4% |
| 2009 Journey | 23 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.