2009 Dodge Journey Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 1% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle will stall without warning for no apparent reason at any speed. On oct 3, 2014 I was taking my child to school when the car stalled in an intersection. After the light turned green I proceeded to the intersection and stalled upon entering the intersection. I was able to put the car in neutral and restart within ~10 seconds. This issue repeated itself at least twice while en route from my home to a nearby service shop (foltz auto) which determined there was no issue the battery or ignition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669173, filed 2014-12, 86,220 miles“Car has had to have brakes multiple times for excess wear and problems with caliper, engine runs rough and hesitates to accelerate at speeds over 45 miles per hr, checkengine comes on and flashes and the goes solid, codes show up as po202 with definition of cylinder 2 injector electrical circuit unit had a fault lodged or was disconnected for predetermined time. This car is costing me an arm and leg”
NHTSA complaint #11006712, filed 2017-07, 93,000 miles“While driving the engine caught fire. Dealer says it is not covered under recall. Even though I see other Dodge Journey recalls of same fire being recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11315783, filed 2020-03, 203,573 miles“The fuel gauge stopped working causing low fuel to flash all the time and the check engine light to stay on. Transmission tries to shift into another level at approx. Speed of 35 to 40 MPH causing bucking o resurging motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10679924, filed 2015-01, 102,000 miles“Brakes, allignment, drive shaft was bent...4th set of tires purchased in feb. 2013 gas tank & fuel pump needed replaced april 2013 caliper locked up causing fire, vehicle needed to be towed may 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10510309, filed 2013-05, 98,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 16 | 8% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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