2009 Dodge Journey Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,508miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 5% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,508 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a recall for the power steering pressure line for Dodge Journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can rupture at start up. That is exactly what happened to our 2009 Dodge Journey this past winter and the line split open. Dodge is telling us that our vehicle VIN number does not fall under that recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11222234, filed 2019-06, 93,799 miles“After setting outside this past winter my car sat outside. With winters passing I'm experiencing the problem described in s08. My power steering return hoses have ruptured. My power steering fluid is leaking terribly and I'm having to replace it daily. My VIN is ...9t133353. I'm 100% certain that chrysler/Dodge has missed some vins in this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11084063, filed 2018-04, 100 miles“Power steering pressure line for Dodge Journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can hose ruptured at start up when it was cold outside . That is exactly what happened to our 2009 Dodge Journey this past winter and the line split open, didn't realize it while I was in heavy traffic, no steering, it could of killed us. . Dodge is telling us that our vehicle VIN number does not fall under that recall”
NHTSA complaint #11254492, filed 2019-09, 1 miles“Upon start up in extreme cold, vehicle made loud noises when the steering wheel was turned. While driving, the steering became increasingly more difficult when turning the steering wheel (specifically when exiting the highway). When I arrived home, I opened the hood and checked the engine compartment and noticed fluid on the passenger side of the engine compartment, near the bottom of the engine. It was red in color and determined to be power steering fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057827, filed 2018-01, 202,800 miles“My power steering line breaks in the cold. It has done it several times and I've had to replace it. Done it while parked and off and while driving down the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11221030, filed 2019-06, 96,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V273000May 6, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to…Covers: Dodge Journey 2009–2016
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 15 | 7% |
| 2016 | 34 | 9% |
| 2015 | 39 | 7% |
| 2014 | 28 | 7% |
| 2013 | 20 | 6% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 23 | 14% |
| 2010 | 69 | 7% |
| 2009 | 72 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey
767 complaintsBrakes
318 complaintsAir bags
269 complaintsEngine
149 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsOther or unknown
87 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 29, 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