2009 Dodge Journey AWD
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 161
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 161 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 161 |
| 2010 | 97 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
35% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Electrical system
29% · 47 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving 2009 Dodge journey something smelled like it was burning by the time I could safely pull the vehicle over the front end and the engine had locked up there was smoke coming in through vents under the hood and out the exhaust.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-12
Power train
17% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
Car transfer case split in half going down highway calipers froze up
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-07
I purchased the 2009 Dodge journey sxt used in 2012. In less then a year I had to replace an axle, then replace a drive shaft. Once the drive shaft was replaced, less then a month later I was driving home and heard a clicking noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-11
Bought this vehicle used in September of 2009. Assumed that the unlimited powertrain warranty applied to this vehicle. Noticed a foul, pungent odor 2-3 days prior to following incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-28
Tires
12% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems and temporary/emergency spare tire.
Engine
11% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Had been intermittently seeing white smoke come from under the hood or front undercarriage of vehicle. No cause visible to the eye was found. On date in question, engine area caught fire while driving at a low rate of speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-14
Wife was driving car 1/2 mile from home, started smoking, stalled on busy street, coasted into shopping center had car towed to a garage-found freeze plug between engine and trans failed, engine overheated , cly head gaskets failed,engine had to be...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2014-06-16Recall queryClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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2023-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-08-15 Vehicle entrapment
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2024-08-01Engineering analysisOpen Vehicle entrapment
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Dodge Journey AWD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 47 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 28 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.