2009 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 149about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 149 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 10% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 10 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My engine light came on about a year ago. The light came on while I was driving on a city street. I have taken it to 3 mechanics, replaced the exhaust manifold 2 times and the light keeps coming back on. There's a recall on vehicles for 2011, but not for 2009. Per alex at the Dodge dealership, they don't know what's wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11003224, filed 2017-07, 156,368 miles“Everytime I brake my vehicle it jerks. Ive replaced my brakes and this issue still happens. Also a few times ive had my vehicle turn off with all lights on while I was at a stop light and a couple days ago it wouldnt start after two attempts to start then on the third attempt it started.”
NHTSA complaint #11080174, filed 2018-03, 13,300 miles“I went to start my vehicle and it failed to start again, the starter kept trying to start by clicking the battery terminal then began smoking and cause the casing to melt, 3rd battery in 3 years. Updated 09/15/15 the consumer stated the key fob fell out of the ignition, while driving, and the vehicle stalled. Updated 09/16/15”
NHTSA complaint #10744548, filed 2015-07, 115,000 miles“There is a electrical malfunction in this vehicle fuses go out every couple of months, dual control heat right side does not heat, also when driving burning smell coming out of heat went, had several parts replaced. I contacted manufacturer regarding the issues, their reply was we are sorry that you have issues but we cannot help you , purchased after market warranty and they refuse to cover the heat issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10838715, filed 2016-02, 45,000 miles“Sometimes while driving, my vehicle just shuts off for no reason. It shuts off while the vehicle is in motion. Also sometimes when I turn the heater off the vehicle shuts off. It has happened once while in motion and once while stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11058345, filed 2018-01, 170,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10177457Jun 24, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 12% |
| 2019 | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 | 31 | 13% |
| 2017 | 44 | 22% |
| 2016 | 114 | 29% |
| 2015 | 135 | 24% |
| 2014 | 98 | 24% |
| 2013 | 72 | 20% |
| 2012 | 97 | 26% |
| 2011 | 29 | 17% |
| 2010 | 164 | 17% |
| 2009 | 149 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey
767 complaintsBrakes
318 complaintsAir bags
269 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 27, 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