2009 Dodge Journey Repair Question
Vehicle hesitates & stutters
2009 Dodge Journey 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 45000 miles
WHEN I AM DRIVING AT APPROX 60 - 70 MPH, AND I ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY GOING UPHILL (UP GRADIENT) THE VEHICLE STUTTERS AND HESITATES.
Answer
Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,jerking,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it
Rudy, I have the exact same problem. Mine (same type 4 cyl '09)did it a couple of times at 35MPH, too but mainly right at the range you are talking about.
If you hear something, let me know...I will likewise.