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2009 Dodge Journey Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
2%of 1,433 total for the year
Median mileage
50,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 2% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Drove approximately 2 minutes from home to children's school. Car was running for about 10 minutes while I was parked. Shut vehicle off, got out of car and there was a hissing sound and small amounts of smoke coming from the hood. I immediately called dealership where I purchased car (currently get oil changes done there) to explain the situation and ask if I could bring it in. They were approx. 1-2 miles from where I was. When I got there, the shop manager came out and opened the hood....the antifreeze reserve tank appeared to have exploded. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548355, filed 2013-10, 89,999 miles

“I purchased this car in august 2010 (it is a 2009) and since then, I have had the vehicle in the shop 33 times. I have had to replace all brakes and rotors, had front passenger-side window motor replaced, driver-side is going out now, had leaking from the ceiling, replacing the cracked radiator right now, had the emergency brake fixed, needed new rods and bushings, fuel injectors run loud, there is a drone noise from the right side of the vehicle when going 1800-2000 RPM, electrical systems short out, had the electric throttle indicator light come on, car dies all the time, yet the battery…”

NHTSA complaint #10498278, filed 2013-02, 31,000 miles

“At random times the engine will not start. It is not a battery problem, as all lights and radio work even when the engine will not turn. If you wait long enough it may start again. This is a safety issue as you never know when or where this problem will occur.”

NHTSA complaint #10430143, filed 2011-10, 30,000 miles

“In two years, five (5) times for brake problems. With 3,000 to 6,000 miles between each broke. Two times engine support mount. Two times with power train problems. Today (10/06/2011) the Journey 2009 r/t is in the service center of alberic colon chrysler/jeep in kennedy ave, san juan pr for the same problems and also : for the air conditioner system, suspension, motor cooling system problems,leaking grease in the back of the right front wheel. And guess!!!!!!, brakes again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10428974, filed 2011-10, 7,536 miles

“Brake pads failed prematurely at 19529 miles (20% remaining). Rotors needed machined. Brakes should have a minimum wear warranty requirement. Also the front struts, tie rods and waterpump needed replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10351175, filed 2010-08, 19,529 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202012%
201831%
201721%
2016103%
201531%
201451%
201351%
201292%
201153%
2010242%
2009232%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey

Electrical system
767 complaintsBrakes
318 complaintsAir bags
269 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 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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