# 2009 Dodge Journey CRD SXT Transmission Problems **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 28, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427 "2019-04-28T18:25:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/1 "2019-04-28T18:25:33Z")
I’m currently having transmission problems with my 2009 Dodge Journey CRD SXT. It started with the gears not shifting and then the engine oil warning light came on and then the CEL light also came on; during which the vehicle starts to jerk as if its not getting enough fuel…the vehicle then comes to a gradual stop because the power has cut off. I’ve changed the engine oil; also changed the oil and fuel filters but still the same problems persist. Just to add on to my comment above, this drop in power problem happened a few months back when I tried to rapidly speed up a hill. The engine stalled and the vehicle almost came to a stop but then picked up speed again. The CEL light came on for a bit but then disappeared. Now that these problems are happening, I’m just wondering if they are linked to the initial problem I’ve just mentioned. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/2 "2019-04-28T18:31:28Z")
What’s are the codes associated with the CEL? How many miles on the Dodge? Was the transmission fluid changed, and hasit ever been changed? ---
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/3 "2019-04-28T19:14:25Z")
The current mileage is 97,804. The transmission fluid has never been changed. I haven’t diagnosed the vehicle yet as I’m awaiting a friend to source the kit from his friend. It should be done in the next day or two. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/4 "2019-04-28T23:06:17Z")
The transmission shifting problem is likely unrelated to the engine oil warning light. But both could well be caused by a general case of deferred maintenance. To increase your odds of avoiding these sorts of problems going forward, best to follow the routine maintenance schedule recommended in the owner’s manual. But I expect you already know that. hmmm … for the shifting problem, your best bet at this point is probably a proper transmission service. If you need to defer that for some reason, at least top off the transmission fluid level if it is low. Continuing to drive with low transmission fluid can damage the innards, something best avoided. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/5 "2019-04-28T23:20:36Z")
Repeat: what are the codes associated with the Check Engine Light? Help is here and information from you is important. ---
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/6 "2019-04-28T23:29:38Z")
![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/7/74281fc16e0067ea612316651d8e26ad73661fb2.jpeg) The photo above shows the warning lights that’s displayed when the vehicle starts to slow down and lose power. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/7 "2019-04-28T23:39:46Z")
I notice the battery light is on. This might be the cause of all the problems, low battery voltage. Take a look at the alternator. Is it spinning as it normally should do, when the engine is running? ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/8 "2019-04-28T23:49:58Z")
It’s diesel. Low voltage shouldn’t be a problem in regards to how well the engine runs. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/9 "2019-04-28T23:52:52Z")
Don’t know. But I like the carpet on the dashboard. I put things on my Corolla’s dashboard and the surface is so slick they fall off even when the car isn’t moving. The carpet would hold them there better. ---
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/10 "2019-04-29T10:52:53Z")
The battery and the alternator recently got changed - even after they were changed the battery light still stayed on. ---
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/11 "2019-04-29T10:57:11Z")
I haven’t diagnosed the vehicle yet as I’m awaiting a friend to source the kit from his friend. It should be done in the next day or two. ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/12 "2019-04-29T19:20:00Z")
Oil light is on too…how’s your oil level? If you destroy the engine due to lack of lubrication the transmission problems will become secondary anyway… ---
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/13 "2019-04-29T19:46:44Z")
I’ve changed the engine oil and also the oil filter ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/14 "2019-04-29T19:47:13Z")
Ok, but what is the current oil level? Is it normal? ---
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/15 "2019-04-29T20:49:41Z")
It is on the correct level ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/16 "2019-04-30T02:00:24Z")
> [@nayacakalouben\_151338](#): > > The battery and the alternator recently got changed - even after they were changed the battery light still stayed on. Could be a wiring problem, blown fuse, faulty warning light circuit, among other possibilities, including that the replacement battery and/or alternator is faulty. Any good shop with auto-electric expertise should be able to figure out why the battery light is coming on. If the power supply voltages throughout the circuity of the car are out of spec you can’t rely on anything the computers tell you. ---
**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/17 "2019-04-30T07:31:15Z")
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**Author:** ![nayacakalouben\_151338](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427/18 "2019-04-30T07:33:50Z")
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