2009 Dodge Journey Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 1% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2009 Dodge Journey. I have not had any injuries associated with the issue, however feel as though there is the possibility for injury to occur. The car is 2 years old and already the rotors have been diagnosed as being warped 3 times, one of which the car had only been driven 6000 miles since the warpage and then warped again. Completely unacceptable. There is also a problem with the suspension. Due to the fact that all this is occurring, I feel as though this could lead to major safety issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10336434, filed 2010-06, 16,000 miles“I have been having problems with my 2009 Dodge Journey. I also have problems trying to turn it on sometimes. I believe it might be the key or ignition. I bought a new battery thinking my old one was dead and it also started great for a few weeks and then it started doing it again. Sometimes I turn the key around and it turns on fine and sometimes it does not. It is frustrating because sometimes it does it when I am away from home. I am also having problems with my front brakes or suspension because when I press on the brakes my steering wheel starts to shake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521539, filed 2013-06, 67,000 miles“2009 Dodge Journey sxt. In the year I have owned it, I have replaced brakes twice, as rite now I am replacing them cause they started squeaking a week ago and today they locked up. Also replacing one of the calipers. Any time I take a hard left turn, there is a loud grinding noise. I have replaced the tires already, and have had to replace the rear 2 again recently. Any time I go to brake when going over 40 MPH, the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. I have also received a recall from a local dealership for a wiring harness in drivers side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10421249, filed 2011-08, 66,326 miles“19 inch kuhmo tires and the suspension on the front end 2009 Dodge Journey, it rubs under the wheel well causing my front tire to blow out, the other tire is heading in the same direction, worn real bad on inside edge, the spring sits low in the wheel well and when you bounce it hits and rubs.”
NHTSA complaint #10370834, filed 2010-12, 55,000 miles“2009 Dodge Journey...great price but...bought the vehicle 10/09...noise from rear suspension drivers side...dealer keeps telling me to much air in tires and they can't find anything causing knocking sound...the rear bumper around rear tires seems loose...mpg is terrible.”
NHTSA complaint #10261858, filed 2009-03, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216329Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10128914Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 20 | 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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