2009 Dodge Journey reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Journey from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,091
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 743 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 71 reported crashes · 50 injuries · 3 deaths · 53 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#78
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Dodge median
+1,736
median 355 across 271 Dodge records
Vs 2007-2011
+1,832
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
36%
Electrical System: 743 complaints
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. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. 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?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2009 Dodge Journey. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.