Q: 2012 Dodge Journey-front windows wont roll down rear is fine, moonroof wont open and my phone doesnt connect

asked by on March 08, 2018

I have a 2012 Dodge Journey. My front window will no longer open (rear are fine). The moonroof doesn't open either and my phone doesn't connect to the car anymore. Can this all be related and/or expensive to fix? My car also shakes when I'm breaking. we recently changed the brake pads and brake rotors.

My car has 82000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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