NHTSA Intensifies Investigation Into Nearly 1 Million Dodge SUVs Over Door Lock Failures

The probe into Stellantis' Dodge Journey models follows reports of malfunctioning door locks and windows, including one fatality.

The investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis, a step before a potential recall.
Nearly 1 million Dodge Journey vehicles from model years 2009 to 2020 are under scrutiny.
Reports include incidents where occupants were unable to exit the vehicle due to door lock malfunctions.
A fatal incident in Wisconsin in 2022 spurred the expanded investigation.
Stellantis is cooperating fully with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's probe.