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Electronic stability controlPart report

2009 Dodge Journey AWD Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 161 total for the year
Median mileage
92,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD, 4% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,600 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had to have transmission replaced which I filed a complaint already and since that the esp , all wheel drive, skidding and another light keeps coming on and off and my brakes only work half the time and now my driver window wont go up or down or mirror work and today my car wont start. My husband checked fuses they are good but have no power to over half of them. I called tate Dodge they want another 1102.00 just for me to but the tipm part and do the work myself. I cant break a fuse box and do not feel this is fair and unless I replace then my car dont work now.”

NHTSA complaint #11010696, filed 2017-07, 103,200 miles

“My cars has been acting up lately. Randomly it will not turn on when I turn the key in the ignition even though all the lights, radio, and AC turns on. All's I hear is a click and then it does nothing. Sometime it works fine, but other times I have to try 8-10 times before it will turn over. I am not sure if I will always be so lucky or if one of these times I will be stranded. I took the car in for regular maintenance and they checked the battery and it was okay. Also about a month ago I was driving down the road and the car started automatically locking and unlocking doors. …”

NHTSA complaint #10522962, filed 2013-07, 54,000 miles

“Loses power will idle and also driving. Does not always start- requires car to be shifted in and out of park before starting. Dash lights dim when wipes are engaged or changes as well as when turn signal used. Recall no able to be done due to parts not coming in at dealership. Rapid tire wear and allignment issues.spare tire is a temp doughnut and can not be used on awd cars,”

NHTSA complaint #10821076, filed 2016-01, 120,000 miles

“Multiple electrical systems malfunction from interior lights air conditioner blend door headlight indicator switch and window switch. Car has had several calipers fail within owning the used car in less then 2 years. Loss of power while driving. Fuel indicator malfunctions. All electrical issues started at the same time. Radio and interior screen malfunction. I am scared to drive this car. The key for will set off alarm when hitting unlock.”

NHTSA complaint #11129720, filed 2018-09, 82,000 miles

“The car is acting possessed. The pedometers and all the lights on the dashboard are blinking on and off the windows are rolling up and down by itself. The car cuts off by itself which driving and when I put it in park the gear shift won't move out of park and the car won't cut on. I took it to the dealership and they told me that the tipm module needs to be replaced and the wire harness.but didnt tell me that its recalls out here 4 the same problem my car is having.”

NHTSA complaint #10959451, filed 2017-03

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201099%
200974%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD

Brakes
56 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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