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P0944 on DODGE JOURNEY

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2010, 2013, 2016

What P0944 Means on Your DODGE JOURNEY

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

"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

"Something has gone very wrong in my transmission. possibly tork converter or a pump causing 2 error codes and a huge winding noise upon starting the vehicle. the error codes are p083b for the tfps and p0944 hydraulic pressure unit."

— 2013 DODGE JOURNEY owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 09/13/2019

"To whom it may concern: My 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad AWD (3.6L) is currently experiencing "P0944 Loss of Hydraulic Pump Prime" (See attached diagnostic report, vehicle_record_report.pdf from a local auto repair shop) The car was assembled in November 2015."

— 2016 DODGE JOURNEY owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 02/18/2025

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

Common Causes of P0944 on DODGE JOURNEY

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2013
1
2016
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0944 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