Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Dodge Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Dodge Journey has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,433 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V273000 Power Steering Return Hose may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V047000 Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V373000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V658000 FRONT DOOR WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V118000 REVERSE WIRING STEERING COLUMN DRIVER AIR BAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V082000 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V528000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/FUEL PUMP RELAY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V247000 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 767 complaints
- Air Bags 269 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 195 complaints
- Engine 149 complaints
- Service Brakes 106 complaints
- Power Train 104 complaints
Of the 1,433 complaints on file, 41 report a crash and 30 a fire; across all 1,433 complaints, owners report 34 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Dodge Journey suffers from multiple recalls, particularly regarding steering, airbag, and electrical issues. Frequent recalls related to critical safety components such as the airbag control adds to ownership concerns due to potentially costly repairs and increased maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering hose | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$600 | very common |
| airbag control unit | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| ignition switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$400 | common |
| door wiring harness | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| transmission control module | 90,000–120,000 miles | $450–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Engine air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Power steering fluid leaks
- Airbag warning light on dashboard
- Intermittent ignition failure
- Electrical issues in front door
- Transmission slipping or hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Dodge Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.