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#BS-2009-DODJOU-6417

2009 Dodge Journey

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
23
Fires
14
Recalls
8
TSBs
52
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 23 crashes, 14 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.5x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

premature brake and rotor wear

353 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
2

wont turn over engine wont start

156 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

13 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

405 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

195
0–30K
156
30–60K
158
60–90K
82
90–120K
31
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (195 reports) • Median: 53K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (405 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical405 (41%)
Brakes180 (18%)
Airbags144 (14%)
Engine68 (7%)
Wheels & Tires33 (3%)
Other23 (2%)
Drivetrain21 (2%)
Steering12 (1%)

2009 Dodge Journey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Journey, with 405 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Journey, with 180 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Journey, with 144 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Journey, with 68 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
08
21
09
122
10
101
11
72
12
66
13
129
14
392
15
93
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Dodge Journey. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

08V247000Jul 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,692 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L ENGINE. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT.

08V528000Nov 2008

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.

09V082000Mar 2009

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 16,852 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET. AN UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET OPTION MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT.

09V118000Jun 2009

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

10V658000Feb 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2008. THE WIRES WITHIN THE FRONT DOOR WIRE HARNESSES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK, WHICH CAN INTERRUPT THE CIRCUITS FOR THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR(S), RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION AND LOSS OF SIDE CRASH SENSING CAPABILITY.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Dodge Journey according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2009 Dodge Journey vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

220

4.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Dodge Journey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Dodge Journey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Dodge Journey is related to the electrical, with 405 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2009 Dodge Journey has 1,000 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 14 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Dodge Journey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Dodge Journey has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Journey problems start?
Based on 633 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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