Dodge Journey Door Lock Issue Investigation
The government is escalating and expanding its investigation into a Dodge Journey door-lock accident that killed one person. August 3, 2024 — Dodge Journey door lock issues are coming under the federal government's microscope as federal safety regulators expand their investigation into the problem to nearly 1 million SUVs. NHTSA launched its initial investigation in May 2023, focusing on 2009 Dodge Journey SUVs, but the probe has been upgraded and expanded to nearly 993,000 2009 to 2020 Dodge Journeys. The initial Dodge Journey investigation was launched following an alarming report received in Wisconsin. In December 2022, 73-year-old Mary Frahm was driving a 2009 Dodge Journey when the SUV began to lose power and experience electrical issues. She called to tell someone that the Dodge Journey's speedometer was malfunctioning, the warning lights were flashing, and the windshield wipers suddenly started. Additionally, during the call she said the windows would not roll down, the doors would not unlock, the horn was honking,…