2009 Dodge Journey AWD Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD, 1% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“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“Horn honks randomly by itself. Parked, middle of the night, or driving this is dangerous distracting for me and other drivers. Scary startles me and freaks my neighbors out! Draining my battery too. Also a clicking sound when nothing on. I googled it and was shocked to find hundreds of others complaints. I called crysler they said to make a complaint here and if enough complaints a recall will be issued. I sure hope no one gets hurt or dies waiting for the manufacturer to correct the electrical problem they clearly know about but will not address unless they absolutely have to. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196064, filed 2019-04Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsEquipment
4 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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