Issue ID | 1167654 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10695121 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | JOURNEY |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 16/03/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Noticed strange sound from driver side front wheel area. Took vehicle into dealership to identify issue. Dealer claims power steering return line had a leak and that this line wrapped around the engine compartment and would cost approx $750. 00 to repair, there are numerous complaints about cold weather areas having multiple complaints about this line failing at the factory crimped connection on the line. The failure causing the line to rupture or crack varying on leak rate. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LIVONIA, MI |
VIN pattern | 3D4PH3FG1BTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 21/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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