Nykol Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) I just financed a 2011 dodge Journey yesterday. Test drove it 2 different days and both times the car ran flawlessly. Had my dad check it out and everything looked and sounded good to him. This morning Im driving to go get gas in it and run errands and not even 3 miles latter the check engine light pops on. I take it to Autozone to get codes read. They pulled codes p0792, p0734, and p0128. I take it to our local transmission shop and guy checks transmission fluid and it's where it should be. He checks and clears the codes. He drives it around with me in it and light stays off. Its running smooth and he even manually shifts it as well and still runs great. I made an apt for Monday cuz the p0734 code has him wanting to look at it. I drove off and get not even 2 miles from the shop and the check engine light is on again. It popped on as I was slowing down because of traffic in town. Idk what to do here. I bought it as is no warranty. I had to finance it at that. Dealership did offer me a 6 month/6000 mile powertrain warranty and I have 7 days to do so. Side note and not sure whether it has anything to do with the issue. But my husband was trying to tell me someone moved our car last night cuz it wasnt parked as far up. I thought he was being crazy but after I got home and parked it (our driveway has an incline) I looked out and noticed it was back further. The ground under it is packed down snow with some ice so we think the car slide while parked both times. I moved it to a spot where is bare cement and it hasnt moved.. Any advice or knowledge would be greatly appreciated. I fell in love with the car and not even 24hrs latter having issues. Edited January 3, 2020 by Nykol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 I would be heading back to where I bought it pretty quick.... OhareFred and jkeaton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nykol Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, larryl said: I would be heading back to where I bought it pretty quick.... Even tho it's as is no warranty? Or should I hurry up and get the 6 month 6000 mile warranty? Mechanic suggested I find out what's wrong first so if I need to get that warranty.. Edited January 3, 2020 by Nykol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankster Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Was it a private sale or from a lot? Go back and ask for help or get your money back. OhareFred and jkeaton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 If it’s a trans issue your looking at $1500-2000 dollars.... don’t you have 72 hours to cancel the deal? Get in the car and get it back and get your $$$back... Summer Solstice and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 The car can be fixed, but this sounds like a really dishonest deal. Wouldn't be surprised to find out the seller knew that the car was on the outs. Try to cancel the sale. Good luck. Peace. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nykol Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 In Michigan we don't have a lemon law or any kind of protection. When it says as is no warranty they can do it ? I guess I'm looking for ideas of what the actual issue could be or if anyone has had this codes happen to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Solstice Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 You do have a very short time to cancel any major sale and get your money back. Not sure it is still 72 hours, as mentioned above, but it used to be. Go to the seller now with that leverage in hand. Do not wait. OhareFred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) If you absolutely cannot get out of this deal, depending on what the 6 month warranty costs, you might want to jump on it. This car sounds like nothing but problems. I would REALLY try to get a different car. Tell them you will Be forced to tell your story and give bad reviews on social media (but be nice, no yelling and dramatics). Ask to speak with the dealership general manager/owner, NOT the salesman (he can’t help you). Most will work with you, especially if they really did not know about the issues. Maybe they will fix the issue for good will. What kind of dealer is it? A big 3 dealer or a third party on the corner dealer? Edited January 4, 2020 by OhareFred larryl, jkeaton and 2late4u 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nykol Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 The car lot is closed till monday at this point. I am getting the warranty on monday. I was told by mechanic that's working on car on monday not to say anything till I get the warranty in place. He also said the dealership will not do anything being a 3rd party used car lot. It's a local lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nykol Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) In Michigan the sales contract is binding and there is 0 grace period. I've done lots of looking. Michigan sucks lol Edited January 4, 2020 by Nykol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 try to make sure the warranty you are trying to get covers what you think is wrong such as sensors and such also if you know the name of the warranty company google their reputation and reviews of them good luck OhareFred and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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