2009 Dodge Journey AWD Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD, 2% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Rotors, brake pads, and calipers. I have had my car in the shop 3 times within the last month to try to fix this problem. My tires/brakes vibrate and make a loud humming sound on the freeway at speeds above 50 MPH and when I apply the brakes. The problem started in october, I was told they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. I took it back in january and have been back 3 times since then.”
NHTSA complaint #10308981, filed 2010-02, 21,153 miles“We had to replace front brakes and resurface the rotors at 18,785 miles. Replaced rear brake pads at 26,848 miles and replaced front brake pads and rotors at under 36,000 again. This car has 35,885 on it. I misplaced the letter sent home about being reimbursed for these problems. We just decided to buy our lease. We need new tires only we aren't waiting for the expensive ones on backorder we will use the alternate size and brand. Yesterday I lost all power in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10407409, filed 2011-06, 35,858 miles“My Dodge journey has 28,000 miles on it, and was purchased new in march of 2009. There has been a noticeable pulsing, and noise when the brakes are applied. During a routine oil change my local mechanic urged my to have my brakes and rotors replaced for safeties sake, and noted that they would not pass inspection. They were in such poor condition that my mechanic would not resurface the rotors, and only replace them. I immediately scheduled an appointment with the dealer I purchased the car from(reedman toll, langhorne pa). …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD
56 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsTires
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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