2009 Dodge Journey reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Dodge Journey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,091
- 71 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 743 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 71 reported crashes · 50 injuries · 3 deaths · 53 fires
What owners report fails — 2009 Dodge Journey
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 743
- AIR BAGS 265
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 187
- ENGINE 149
- SERVICE BRAKES 106
4 recalls on record for the 2009 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 16V273000 · 2016 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PI A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a
- NHTSA 16V047000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant
- NHTSA 14V373000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then de
- NHTSA 10V658000 · 2011 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, REDUCING THE PROTECTION INTENDED FOR THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASIN
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Dodge Journey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Dodge Journey reliable?
NHTSA has 2,091 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Dodge Journey and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (743 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Dodge Journey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Journey?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (743), air bags (265), service brakes, hydraulic (187), engine (149). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Dodge Journey?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.