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P0733 on DODGE JOURNEY

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2010

What P0733 Means on Your DODGE JOURNEY

Real DODGE JOURNEY Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"While driving home from work at approx. 4:15pm, i was crossing the san francisco bay bridge with the flow of traffic going about 60mph. all of a sudden the rpm's gauge went to almost 5. the engine was loud and the car lost power and began to decrease to about 40mph."

— 2010 DODGE JOURNEY owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 08/29/2014

"On 3/14/2012 (31,604 miles) while pulling out of a parking space the transmission started to grind and the vehicle lost power. the dealer found a stored code r1790 and reset the code unable to find further issue. picked vehicle up on 3/15/2012 drove vehicle home."

— 2010 DODGE JOURNEY owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/14/2012

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0733 on DODGE JOURNEY

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0733 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026