2009 Dodge Journey Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 269about this part
- Share
- 19%of 1,433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 269 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 19% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,500 miles. 23 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dodge has a recall (Dodge recall: safety recall k07 / NHTSA recall: 10v658000) concerning the wiring harness in the front door, which may break and could cause the airbag light to turn on as the sensor would not be connected. My Dodge Journey has this issue with the wiring harness, but Dodge will not fix it as my 2009 Journey is not listed under that recall for some reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10850513, filed 2016-03, 140,000 miles“While sitting parked in a parking space with no other cars or people around; the front air bags deployed. Thankfully no one was in the car, the ignition was off, and the keys were in my hand. Car has been at chrysler dealership since that day. Said it would take a couple of weeks. Making me wonder if they have discovered a larger issue (jeep liberty).”
NHTSA complaint #10611332, filed 2014-07, 130,000 miles“How can you take your car to a Dodge dealer and still can't get help! Why does my car read 37 codes? Why is my ABS tracking light on causing me not to switch gears? Why is my airbag light on at all times? Why does my back up camera not come on when needed? Why haven't they recalled this piece of trash they call a car? I can't go anywhwer with out it not starting and needing a jump. I'm out of about 2000 and still no answers! Why haven't I received any recalls?”
NHTSA complaint #11081780, filed 2018-03, 9,700 miles“My air bag light has been on for2 plus years my car missed the recall number by a few thousand cars for the previous ones and I am worried my air bags won't deploy if there is a accident it's always on the light does not go off”
NHTSA complaint #11091307, filed 2018-05, 130,000 miles“I opened up the drives door with the engine running , the air bag light came on. I turned the engine off and restarted the engine and air bag did not come back on. Every since the air bag lot comes on from time to time but if you cycle the key, it goes off.”
NHTSA complaint #10631718, filed 2014-09, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V047000Jan 29, 2016FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand…Covers: Dodge Journey 2009, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2009, Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2009
- 14V373000Jun 26, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Dodge Journey 2009–2010, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010
- 09V118000Apr 9, 2009Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control…Covers: Dodge Journey 2009, Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 2009, Grand Cherokee 2009 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10191457Jul 1, 2014Expansion of previous safety recall L25.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 30 | 15% |
| 2016 | 26 | 7% |
| 2015 | 69 | 12% |
| 2014 | 46 | 11% |
| 2013 | 44 | 12% |
| 2012 | 29 | 8% |
| 2011 | 14 | 8% |
| 2010 | 89 | 9% |
| 2009 | 269 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey
767 complaintsBrakes
318 complaintsEngine
149 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsSteering
72 complaintsTires
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsWheels
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology