MYRModel Year Report

2009 Dodge Journey AWD

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2009 Dodge Journey AWD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:28:37.159Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Journey AWD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2009: 161 complaints 2009 2010: 97 complaints 2010
2009: 161 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009161
201097

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20100812

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 33 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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CAR TRANSFER CASE SPLIT IN HALF GOING DOWN HIGHWAY CALIPERS FROZE UP

NHTSA ODI report, 20190507

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, 20130711

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, 20121128

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 19 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20140714

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, 20171129

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20140616 — RQ (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

I 20230501 — PE (closed 20240815)

Vehicle entrapment

I 20240801 — EA (open)

Vehicle entrapment

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Dodge Journey AWD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 electrical system, accounting for 29% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.