2009 Dodge Journey AWD Steering Problems

“The power steering return hose at the rack position broke in below freezing conditions when I first started it a few weeks ago. The hose is broke and it's leaking power steering fluid and it's hard time steer the vehicle at times. Other 09 dodhe journeys have been recalled, but mine, sxt awd was not included in the recall according to the VIN number. I feel it should be and the hose is still currently broken. I am on a fixed income and this needs to be fixed by chrysler instead of out of my pocket. …”

“Power steering return line ruptured on a -20f morning. The vehicle was in motion and I lost power steering. I didn't notice until I went to take a corner. I was able to make the corner but came close to hitting a snow bank. The speed was low so I had time to react. After that I brought it to my local Dodge dealer and it was repaired. The total bill was 383.17. It's funny there is a recall on this issue with this year and model yet mine isn't recalled. The recall explains what happens and that is exactly what happend to my journey.”

“Safety recall s08/NHTSA 16v-273 power steering return hose and fluid cooler .... This recall describes exactly what happened to my vehicle .... Upon a very cold weather start up my power steering return hose ruptured and failed. I'm wondering why my vehicle is not covered under this recall ..... I started vehicle in driveway at 7 in the morning and the outside air temperature was -18f. As soon as the vehicle started the return line split several inches on the top of the hose line and left a puddle of power steering fluid in my driveway”

“I purchased a 2009 Dodge journey in september 2013, shortly after leaving dealer ship I noticed the steering wheel shook when I applied the brake. There were other things we were taking care of with the dealership and at the time this was not of priority, fast forward roughly 2-3 weeks the shaking got worse and worse and the driving of the vehicle became uncontrollable, applying the brake became dangerous and it became obvious that it would soon lead to catastrophic results. …”

“2009 Dodge journey brake, and tire issue. Took a trip from des moines, ia. To shreveport, la. - halfway thru my trip home my rear passenger tire blew out of nowhere. With only 18,000 miles on the car I found that surprising especially since I was traveling at 75 MPH, and had three kids in the car!!!! Took the car to the nearest tire store who called a Dodge dealer. The Dodge dealer said that my tire was backordered by over 3,000 tires and recommended a different size. …”