lytefall Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 At the top of third, if i am around 60km/h (4ph) there is a slight vibration and a sound like I am going over rumble strips (like the kind cut into the road when approaching stop signs on county roads). Is anyone else experiencing this? My journey is a 2012 R/T AWD Rallye. 4 days old. Only 160km. I just thought I would ask in case it was common with this tranny or with the AWD. I will be calling the dealer tomorrow. leaffan766 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Its an exhaust resonance,when the torque convertor partially locks, mine does it also. Once u get up a few more klicks, it dissappears? I'm betting there will either be a flash to raise shift point a touch, or some kind of damper for the exhaust. We,ve had no complaints about it at work, but have noticed it on mine, and one other 12 I drove for a few days before buying ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lytefall Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Yes. It lasts on a few seconds and disappears over 1800 rpm. If I accelerate more aggressively through 1500-1800 rpm in 3rd gear the sound does not occur. I have also noticed a bit of a shudder during some downshifts when just coasting coming up to a stop before applying the brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Yeah same as mine. Let it get some miles on it to wear in, and I'm sure they'll come out with an update at some point also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lytefall Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Good to know I am not the only one. It's annoying. Especially since I just gave up my (perfect condition, never gave me a bit of trouble in 3 years) truck to save on gas mileage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drillsgt Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I have the same issue on mine. It only has 432 miles on it. I took it to the dealer and the service manager told me that it was the torque converter engaging. Its very annoying. I do hope that Dodge comes out with something soon. I love my Journey but that vibration really annoys me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooe Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I have the same issue on mine. It only has 432 miles on it. I took it to the dealer and the service manager told me that it was the torque converter engaging. Its very annoying. I do hope that Dodge comes out with something soon. I love my Journey but that vibration really annoys me. I have it and have 5000 miles now and it hasnt gone away.yet.Yes it is a pain. Last for about 2 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralRT Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I have it and have 5000 miles now and it hasnt gone away.yet.Yes it is a pain. Last for about 2 seconds. Simple fix, until something more permanent is released from Dodge, is to just accelerate a little quicker. Won't be much of a problem for me once I get through the break in period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powdered Toast Man Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) Sorry to bump an old topic, but I think mine started doing the same thing you all describe here just a few weeks ago. I don't know if it's related to the winter tires being a different size than the stock tires, but a few weeks ago I noticed this odd rumble coming from the engine area when around 60-70 km/h. It only happens when the engine is under load (on the gas). It's weird because I've had it a year and a half and this is the first time this issue has come up. I narrowed it down to when the tranny is in 5th and I press the gas around 60 km/h. Edited December 26, 2012 by Powdered Toast Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCACares Posted December 27, 2012 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sorry to bump an old topic, but I think mine started doing the same thing you all describe here just a few weeks ago. I don't know if it's related to the winter tires being a different size than the stock tires, but a few weeks ago I noticed this odd rumble coming from the engine area when around 60-70 km/h. It only happens when the engine is under load (on the gas). It's weird because I've had it a year and a half and this is the first time this issue has come up. I narrowed it down to when the tranny is in 5th and I press the gas around 60 km/h. ToastMan, It's hard to diag with your winters on but I would suggest getting it to your dealer in the new year. If you can, bring your summers with you and your dealer should be able to let you know what is going on. Send me a PM if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powdered Toast Man Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks DC. I'm planning to make an appointment at my dealer and I'll insist on taking a service advisor or tech out on a test drive to demonstrate the issue so that I can make sure they understand when and where it's happening. Chris1276 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hereticj Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Has anyone with this issue actually gotten it resolved?I have a 2013 Rallye with the issue since KM 1. Numerous visits and updates, exhaust clamp tightening, engine mount tightening, still no difference. I'm up to 12000km now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCACares Posted October 23, 2013 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Has anyone with this issue actually gotten it resolved?I have a 2013 Rallye with the issue since KM 1. Numerous visits and updates, exhaust clamp tightening, engine mount tightening, still no difference. I'm up to 12000km now. hereticj, If you're interested, I'd be happy to review any common issues or similar cases. If you send me a private message with your VIN I can take a look at your warranty history and possibly point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hereticj Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) Here is the result from my latest appointment about the issue. Tell me if this sounds like a load of BS to get rid of me or not. "Check and report for vibration sound from underneath the vehicle accelerating between 55-70km/h still present - check history***. Tech Cause: went for a lenghty roadtest with the shopforeman. verified concern, heard the exhaust noise when ECO mode engages, especially when slow acceleration. ECO mode is working properly, shutting half of the engine off for better fuel mileage and make a little of noise momentarily. checked dealerconnect, no RRT or starcase found. no codes found either. *** - Tech comments: no fault found." *EDIT* After doing a little google searching on ECO mode, it seems to be a common occurrence over all Dodge vehicles. Some people have reported having their torque converter replaced resolves the issue. Edited October 28, 2013 by hereticj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) When did they supposedly start using engine displacement for ECO on the DJ Pentastar? Sounds like bs to me - I know the v8 had the capability but not the DJ. I know mine shifts into 6th gear at approx. 63 km/h or about 40 mph and if I don't coax it to downshift while trying to accelerate at that point it lugs and makes a funny noise and that is the norm - I can live with it. Edited October 28, 2013 by bigtsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 There is no ECO mode for the 3.6 V6 in the Journey. Only the Hemi V8 has multiple displacement (MDS) so your engine is unequivocally NOT shutting off three cylinders at any point in its operation. The 3.6 minivans have an ECO mode as do the Grand Cherokees; this alters the shift points for maximum fuel economy but in no way alters engine performance or shuts off cylinders. The information you have been given is incorrect. Based on what I am reading and with my own experience with our Journey, I suspect there is an exhaust system issue - either a damper is loose or a muffler baffle or heat shield is loose or defective. Our Journeys with the 3.6 behave much like the minivans when their "ECO" button is activated - shifting early into higher gears for maximum fuel economy. The engine tends to lug under certain speed and throttle conditions. I occasionally hear what I believe to be an exhaust resonance when the engine RPM and vehicle speed are at a particular point - and I can't be specific about it because I've only heard it a few times but that was what immediately came to mind when I heard it. The engine speed was very low - less than 1500 RPM - and once the engine picks up a few more revs the sound disappears. There are no service bulletins currently for your issue but I will monitor the STAR (service tech assistance requests) cases for any new developments. exiz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiz Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Journeyman425 has described exactly what I've been experiencing recently. I have a 2011 R/T with 70'000km and love it. Any updates on a permanent fix would be greatly appreciated. I'm leaning toward the exhaust making the rumble, my 03 Caravan does the same thing and hasn't had any affect on performance, but it is annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains123 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 My 13 DJ AWD does the same thing I have a thred vibration between 35 and 40 people said it is the driveshaft disconnecting for fuel economy, they say it will cause no problems. I hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripndrag Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Can anyone tell me if the noise sounds like this? (Listen to attached video) Just picked up a Journey GT 2017 for my parents today and drove it home a few hundred miles. From 2500-3000RPM around 52MPG when going up hill it made this sound(Listen to attached video). Sounds like a strut coming off bouncing at first but then also kind of sounds like the traction control kicking in or the antilock brakes, the sound in the video is slightly different than real life. Ignore the ticking noise in the first part of the video, it is a bobble head. My folks aren't to happy. I couldn't make it do the noise other than the conditions above and everyone talking in this post sounds close to my issue but I can't find any videos. There was around 100 miles on the vehicle when it started doing it. Thanks for your input. 20170306_181644.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 It certainly does not sound normal. Mine does nothing like that. If you don't think it was the road, then I'd get the DJ back to the dealer asap. I'd ask to return the vehicle and get another one. I've heard of test drives longer than 200 miles so an exchange is certainly not crazy. Who knows? Maybe it is something simple and an easy fix. Good Luck. My 2011 has been a great car. I hope yours turns out that way too! Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 8 hours ago, Tripndrag said: Can anyone tell me if the noise sounds like this? (Listen to attached video) Just picked up a Journey GT 2017 for my parents today and drove it home a few hundred miles. From 2500-3000RPM around 52MPG when going up hill it made this sound(Listen to attached video). Sounds like a strut coming off bouncing at first but then also kind of sounds like the traction control kicking in or the antilock brakes, the sound in the video is slightly different than real life. Ignore the ticking noise in the first part of the video, it is a bobble head. My folks aren't to happy. I couldn't make it do the noise other than the conditions above and everyone talking in this post sounds close to my issue but I can't find any videos. There was around 100 miles on the vehicle when it started doing it. Thanks for your input. 20170306_181644.mp4 Back to the dealer. ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripndrag Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks for the replies so far. They are going to setup and appointment with the dealer. Strange it is only in that rpm range at that speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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