2009 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1594 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (814), Service Brakes (374), Air Bags (286).
Key takeaways
- 1594 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 42 involve a crash, 37 a fire, 35 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 814 | 51% |
| Service Brakes | 374 | 23% |
| Air Bags | 286 | 18% |
| Hydraulic | 228 | 14% |
| Engine | 166 | 10% |
| Power Train | 132 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 97 | 6% |
| Steering | 79 | 5% |
| Tires | 73 | 5% |
| Wheels | 40 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 30 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Dodge Journey 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-14
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not noti...
Steering - filed 2026-02-04
Power steering hose ruptured after a few days of snow and ice. I went to drive to the store but was unable to turn out of the driveway due to no power steering. I done some research to where I found out there was a recall for this same issue but evidently my VIN # isn't included in this recall as while as many others I...
Steering - filed 2026-02-02
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing in cold weather, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the power steering hose was leaking fluid and had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact related the fail...
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More for the 2009 Dodge Journey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.