2009 Dodge Journey Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 6% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving down the highway (straight) my car made a loud noise and started smoking. We pulled over right way on the side of the road called a tow truck and waited two hours for the car to be picked up. When we got it to the shop by a tow truck the shop stated that the transfer case blew up. We were in oregon at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11079130, filed 2018-03, 99,000 miles“I have a 2009 Dodge Journey, when the heat is on in the vehicle the passenger side blows cold air on one side of the vehicle I've been on the internet and hundreds of people are complaining, and the dealership are charging $600-$1200 to fix the problem, when this is a car defect, period.....”
NHTSA complaint #11179951, filed 2019-02, 49,630 miles“The car completely shut off going down the road and everything electrical went crazy and the horn wouldn't stop blaring. I couldn't pull over or anything because my steering and my brakes went out. The car finally turned back on by itself and now the window wipers, blinkers, and door locks do not work.”
NHTSA complaint #11067039, filed 2018-02, 123,000 miles“Every four rotations of the ignition results in my vehicle being unable to start. I get 3 clicks with no start. The vehicle is stationary at the time of affect. I have been rendered stranded at doctor's offices due to this issue. Dodge refuses to look at it or acknowledge there are issues. Every time I have taken this vehicle to the dealership, they want $125 just to diagnose the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11032676, filed 2017-10, 51,000 miles“Was driving on my way back home with my 4 kids when the car stalled and wouldn't turn over. Put key fob in ignition and would make a clicking noise then it just stopped making noise. Got car towed and had battery checked and the battery had full charge and only 2 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #11190847, filed 2019-03, 147,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 29% |
| 2019 | 30 | 29% |
| 2018 | 46 | 19% |
| 2017 | 28 | 14% |
| 2016 | 66 | 17% |
| 2015 | 83 | 15% |
| 2014 | 65 | 16% |
| 2013 | 32 | 9% |
| 2012 | 52 | 14% |
| 2011 | 14 | 8% |
| 2010 | 113 | 11% |
| 2009 | 87 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey
767 complaintsBrakes
318 complaintsAir bags
269 complaintsEngine
149 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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