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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Dodge Journey AWD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 161 total for the year
Median mileage
36,478miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD, 1% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,478 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 have an 09 Journey Awd sxt and have had trouble with brakes interior plastic parts breaking oil leaks engin not starting . Brake rotors and pads on front replaced three times windshield wipers replaced twice can't buy rear wiper so had to make one. Have had it in shop for windows and doorlocks not working right and still don't.tires worn out at around 30,000 miles and cost 1,500 to replace. Am now having problem with radio . I have had my car to the dealer multiple times and still have all the same problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #10454519, filed 2012-04, 14,380 miles

“12/7/15 took 2009 journey with 58575 miles to Dodge dealership because the windshield wipers were coming on by themselves. Dealership replaced 2 windshield wiper switches costing $552.44. Drove vehicle out of shop 12/8/15 got 1/4 mile away and wipers turned on by themselves in addition the left signal turned on. Drove back to Dodge picked up later and was advised they updated tipm software - no charge because I called Dodge complaints. 2/26/16 problems stated again currently have appointment to bring back to Dodge dealership 3/7/16 will update”

NHTSA complaint #10839959, filed 2016-03, 58,575 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201022%
200921%

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
Electronic stability control
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Equipment
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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