Summer Solstice

Why did you replace the original trans and were the symptoms different or the same? Is this new one from a reputable place with a warranty of any kind? When someone more knowledgeable steps in, that is something they will ask.

It would make me very uncomfortable that the seller can find nothing and return it to you with nothing done. What kind of warranty are they giving you and will they cover this if it returns in 1 week? Is this a legitimate dealer or an attempt to run the clock out on a new sale? Take this into consideration when deciding if keeping the vehicle is worth the gamble.

^^ What he said. I've had personal experience of a bad cell in a 2 year old battery in the Journey. It had a charge but not enough to start the vehicle. Lots of weird lights and codes. Definitely a learning experience. Modern cars are not the vehicles of the past.

Back to the dealer it goes. No point in speculations until you know how the dealer will stand behind this. They are as much on trial here as the vehicle. Being able to trust the dealer inproves your chances of enjoying the vehicle considerably.

A few dollars now for a shop diagnostic to firmly identify the problem can save you a considerable amount of time and money later. You can still fix it yourself, if you are so inclined, but you will likely spend more in trail and error. Pay for the answer if not cure. Sometimes it's much cheaper in the long run.

^^^ What he said !!

Very nice!

Sounds serious...or not.

Doing a Google search on each code brought this up. Common Problems That Trigger the P083B Code Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure Transmission fluid level is low Transmission fluid pressure sensor failure Wiring issue

You are overdue for fluid and filter. A relatively easy and inexpensive scheduled maintenance item. Yes, it may cause minor problems like you are experiencing. You will also have the opportunity to examine the pan and fluid for any evidence of wear.

You don't mention having ever done a fluid and filter change. That would be a good place to start based on age and miles.

You can do it yourself but after labor and materials is it really worth it. The possibility of an air bubble on this vehicle is high and that is a pain to work out.

^^ What he said. The battery in my 2016 failed at 2 years. All the lights worked and it threw all kinds of crazy error messages. Started twice with a jump. The second time, drove it to the dealer. One dead cell in battery. Replaced under warranty and has been fine since.

I read that too. However, for those who have said the Journey does not have enough power, you can get a Durango Hellcat. 6.2L Supercharged Hemi with 710hp. It's a shame. There is still use for a smaller size but it's about profits. Glad I have mine.

...from a happy Journey owner.

Here is a general guide to car alarms that may help you locate components. The easiest way to disable the alarm is disconnecting the power source or a kill switch. Perhaps it's worth taking to a local shop and having them disconnect it. It would be far quicker and likely not that costly. https://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Car-Alarm

Have you tried the suggestion in your other thread on this?

That was a VERY interesting read. Thank you for the link.

Clearly the above account has been hacked. This is a Dodge forum and the poster does not have a complaint? Thanks for the positive feedback on a dealer. There are too few of those.

That grill and front lights make it look just a little angry.

Before you buy an extended warranty, check what the current vehicle has. When I bought mine, the dealer tried to sell me a certified, pre-owned warranty that would cover the vehicle until 100,000 miles. I declined. I believed that it had just the factory bumper-to-bumper until 36,000 miles and the powertrain until 60,000 miles. Once I had the vehicle I created an account at Mopar.com. Once I entered my VIN # I found out that the vehicle already had a pre-owned warranty that covered the powertrain until 100,000 miles. The dealer mislead me, either deliberately or by mistake. Given the additional experience that I had with them after the sale, I am inclined to believe the former. I no longer patronize that dealer. Go to Mopar.com and enter the vehicle VIN #. I don't know if you have to create an account or not but you can find out what the existing warranty is and whether, as a former lease, it may already be a certified vehicle with an extended warranty. Take the time to verify what the seller is telling you by checking yourself directly with Chrysler. As for the extended warranty, be sure that what you choose is an official Chrysler factory warranty rather than a third party. I was fortunate to get in just under the wire and get the unlimited option, which is consistent with the way I intend to keep the vehicle. Otherwise, the internet options for the extended factory warranties are the way to go. I went thru Clay Robbins who is no longer associated with ChryslerFactoryPlans but Robbins Motor Company in Kansas.

Welcome from a 2016 owner. I too bought mine off-lease under 18000 miles. I have been very happy. I too bought the extended warranty over the internet for a lot less than the dealer offered it at the time of sale.i have not needed to use it yet but intend to keep the vehicle for many years.